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.

RABI reveals ‘strong backing’ to protect farmers’ mental health
RABI reveals ‘strong backing’ to protect farmers’ mental health

A survey of UK consumers completed by farming charity, Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) revealed a “strong public backing” for...

Methodist Church to host wellbeing workshop for farmers
Methodist Church to host wellbeing workshop for farmers

The Donard Methodist Church in Newcastle Co. Down are holding a Farmers’ Wellbeing Workshop on Saturday, April 20 from 10:00a.m...

Tesco release ‘Best of British’ page to support local produce
Tesco release ‘Best of British’ page to support local produce

Tesco has launched a ‘Best of British’ page on its groceries website, making it accessible for customers across the UK...

NSA: Tenants ‘under pressure’ as landowners reclaim land
NSA: Tenants ‘under pressure’ as landowners reclaim land

The National Sheep Association (NSA) stated that traditional farming practices “could be threatened” as large landowners look to reclaim farmland...

RSPCA launches ‘For Every Kind’ campaign on anniversary
RSPCA launches ‘For Every Kind’ campaign on anniversary

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty (RSPCA) launched its ‘For Every Kind’ campaign today (Thursday, April 11) that...

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust purchase Common Farm for rewilding purposes
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust purchase Common Farm for rewilding purposes

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust announced the completion of the purchase of Common Farm, at Nether Heage near Belper. The site will...

Family paid ‘loving’ tribute after son died in farm bike accident
Family paid ‘loving’ tribute after son died in farm bike accident

The family of a teenage boy who passed away after his vehicle came off the carriageway in Worsthorne, Lancashire UK...

AHDB opportunities for ‘premium’ red meat in Canada
AHDB opportunities for ‘premium’ red meat in Canada

Two export businesses will join the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) at the Restaurants Canada (RC) Show in Toronto...

UFAC-UK appoints new managers as part of ‘development plans’
UFAC-UK appoints new managers as part of ‘development plans’

UFAC-UK has appointed a new ruminant technical manager and regional business manager to form part of a new look in...

RSABI urges any farmers struggling to #KeepTalking
RSABI urges any farmers struggling to #KeepTalking

Scottish agricultural charity, RSABI, is reminding people of the importance of checking in on each other, at this busy time...

Man arrested after placing 50 dead animals outside local shop
Man arrested after placing 50 dead animals outside local shop

A man has been arrested in connection with an incident where a number of dead animals were left outside a...

UK pub creates ‘first’ tractor parking space
UK pub creates ‘first’ tractor parking space

A rural pub in Tideswell, Derbyshire, UK has taken a step forward for the farming community by creating the “first...

‘Red Tractor overstepped its remit’ on GFC module – MP Lockhart
‘Red Tractor overstepped its remit’ on GFC module – MP Lockhart

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP’s) Environment, Food and Rural Affairs spokesperson, MP Carla Lockhart, has welcomed the decision by Red...

AHWNI warns herd owners to follow biosecurity guidance
AHWNI warns herd owners to follow biosecurity guidance

Biosecurity involves taking steps to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious disease. This is a responsibility for every exhibitor...

‘Access to quality land is diminishing’ – GB Potatoes chair
‘Access to quality land is diminishing’ – GB Potatoes chair

The Nematicide Stewardship Programme (NSP) reminded potato growers to follow the best practice to ensure sustainable nematicide use this spring....

NFU president requests ‘urgent’ meeting with new first minister
NFU president requests ‘urgent’ meeting with new first minister

National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru president, Aled Jones has requested an “urgent” meeting with the new First Minister Vaughan Gething...

Farmers’ choir ‘outstanding performance’ raises over £45,000
Farmers’ choir ‘outstanding performance’ raises over £45,000

A “magical” performance by The Farmers’ Choir in Perth on Sunday, February 25 raised £46,000 for Scottish agriculture charity, RSABI,...

Milk output decreased by 5.9% in 2023 – DEFRA
Milk output decreased by 5.9% in 2023 – DEFRA

Yesterday (Thursday, March 21) The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published the agriculture price indices (API) from...