Maeve Hennessy

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Maeve is currently studying for a Bachelor of Arts in geography and linguistics at University of Limerick (UL) with a particular interest in earth science. She is a native of Co. Laois, having come from a sheep and suckler farm. She has gained experience working in the food and drinks industry as well as a farm shop and is a big sporting fan having been selected as vice-captain of her local camogie team in 2022.

Watch: How can grazing prevent further climate change?

N.Ireland

Watch: How can grazing prevent further climate change?

Farmers have the ability to create carbon sinks with livestock by employing a system known as Adaptive Multi-Paddock (AMP) grazing...
Texel Society welcomes international visitors for 50th anniversary

Sheep

Texel Society welcomes international visitors for 50th anniversary

International visitors from Uruguay, Chile and The Netherlands will make their way to the UK to see British Texels as...
Farming policy calls welcomed by agri-business ahead of election

Agri-Business

Farming policy calls welcomed by agri-business ahead of election

Agriculture has been “firmly on the political agenda” during the campaign, with many organisations campaigning for a change to the...
Political parties to set out visions for Scottish agriculture

Agri Politics

Political parties to set out visions for Scottish agriculture

Ahead of the general election, political parties have signed up for an online meeting today (Monday, June 24) at 7:00p.m,...
Lack of mandatory food labels ‘deprives’ consumers

Agri Politics

Lack of mandatory food labels ‘deprives’ consumers

Ahead of the general election on July 4, campaigners have called on all political parties to commit to ensuring there...
‘Major’ solar farm planning refused to protect wildlife and livestock

Environment

‘Major’ solar farm planning refused to protect wildlife and livestock

A “major” solar farm which would have been the size of 14 football fields and consisted of 12,000 solar panels,...
Specialist advises farmers on overcoming slurry legislation

Agri-Business

Specialist advises farmers on overcoming slurry legislation

The application of slurry using a splash plate seeks to be banned from 2025 by the Department for Environment, Food...
Wildlife forum receives ‘unstinting support’ from SLE

Agri-Business

Wildlife forum receives ‘unstinting support’ from SLE

Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) announced today (Friday, June 21), it gives “unstinting support” for the creation of a new...
Research shows Aldi is ‘strongest supporter’ of Scottish produce

Agri-Business

Research shows Aldi is ‘strongest supporter’ of Scottish produce

Research showed that the retailer store Aldi remains the “strongest supporter” of Scottish produce available to consumers, according to NFU...
Dairy event to discuss improved profits and reduced emissions

Dairy

Dairy event to discuss improved profits and reduced emissions

A regenerative dairy event for livestock farmers, “Down to Earth”, will take place on Wednesday, July 3 in Grosvenor Farms,...
Ban on e-collars will cause ‘fury’ in rural areas – NSA

N.Ireland

Ban on e-collars will cause ‘fury’ in rural areas – NSA

Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir has received criticism over his support for a...
Mandatory CCTV is a ‘big step forward’ for animal welfare -BVA

Agri-Business

Mandatory CCTV is a ‘big step forward’ for animal welfare -BVA

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has praised new laws making the use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in slaughterhouses in...
Research: Targeted use of worm treatment ‘more effective’

Sheep

Research: Targeted use of worm treatment ‘more effective’

New research, part funded by Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) – Meat Promotion Wales, has highlighted that targeted use of parasitic...
General election welcomed as it ends ‘growing uncertainty’ – NSA

Agri Politics

General election welcomed as it ends ‘growing uncertainty’ – NSA

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed yesterday’s (Wednesday May 22) general election announcement. Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced that...
Wastewater system in NI is ‘at its limit’ – MLA Sugden

N.Ireland

Wastewater system in NI is ‘at its limit’ – MLA Sugden

Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Claire Sugden has welcomed a commitment that the Ministers for Communities and Infrastructure will...
Second human case of bird flu reported in US

N.Ireland

Second human case of bird flu reported in US

A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (bird flu) was reported by the Centers for Disease Control...
Clipex Fencing presents sheep shearer with ‘All in One Sheep Handler’

Agri-Business

Clipex Fencing presents sheep shearer with ‘All in One Sheep Handler’

Clipex Fencing Europe & UK recently visited Boyington Court Farm in Dover to award the winner of its recent competition,...
Research: Arable farmers could lose ‘nearly’ £1 billion

Arable

Research: Arable farmers could lose ‘nearly’ £1 billion

Research from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) revealed today (Wednesday, May 22) that arable farmers face losing “nearly...
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