Kathleen O'Sullivan

Work continues on finding solutions to blue-green algae in Lough Neagh
Work continues on finding solutions to blue-green algae in Lough Neagh

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has awarded £2 million in funding to four...

Fonterra to expand butter production announcing $75m investment
Fonterra to expand butter production announcing $75m investment

Fonterra has announced a $75 million investment to expand butter production at its Clandeboye site in South Canterbury, New Zealand....

France raises risk level of bird flu to ‘high’
France raises risk level of bird flu to ‘high’

The French Ministry of Agriculture has changed the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) risk level in place from ‘moderate’ to...

Independent environmental regulator recommended for NI in new report
Independent environmental regulator recommended for NI in new report

A new report has recommended that an independent environmental regulator be established for Northern Ireland. Independent panel members Dr. Viviane...

NZ farmers urged to ‘consider very carefully’ proposed deal in vote on Fonterra sale
NZ farmers urged to ‘consider very carefully’ proposed deal in vote on Fonterra sale

Thousands of farmers in New Zealand are being urged to reject and “consider very carefully” their voting decision on a...

Inclusion of women in agriculture ‘not just desirable – it’s essential’
Inclusion of women in agriculture ‘not just desirable – it’s essential’

The International Dairy Federation has published its Women in Dairy Report 2025, exploring efforts around the world – including Ireland-...

Watch: Generational renewal on an arable farm in Denmark
Watch: Generational renewal on an arable farm in Denmark

Generational renewal in farming is a key challenge across the EU, including Denmark. Recently, an informal meeting of agriculture ministers...

Global milk outlook improved with annual output likely to grow by 1.9% – Ornua
Global milk outlook improved with annual output likely to grow by 1.9% – Ornua

The global outlook for milk has improved with annual output likely to expand by 1.9%, Ornua said. This will be...

Global poultry market ‘poised for continued strength’ but bird flu a concern
Global poultry market ‘poised for continued strength’ but bird flu a concern

The global poultry market is “poised for continued strength” through 2025 and into early 2026. This will be driven by...

NI brucellosis compensation rates for October 2025 confirmed
NI brucellosis compensation rates for October 2025 confirmed

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the brucellosis compensation rates for Northern Ireland for October 2025. The...

Stage two of NIFAIS set to go live next week
Stage two of NIFAIS set to go live next week

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has given a significant update on the traceability and disease control...

£250k awarded to develop solutions to nutrient challenges in NI poultry sector
£250k awarded to develop solutions to nutrient challenges in NI poultry sector

Five companies have been awarded a total of £250,000 to develop practical, economical and environmentally-friendly solutions for poultry layer manure in...

Cross-border project pilots digital ‘farm to fork’ solution at Tipperary brewery
Cross-border project pilots digital ‘farm to fork’ solution at Tipperary brewery

A €3.1 million cross-border research and innovation project is aiming to build a “more sustainable and resilient agri-food system”. The...

Research continues on farm soil carbon stocks in NI
Research continues on farm soil carbon stocks in NI

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), based in Northern Ireland, has appointed soil carbon measurement supplier Agricarbon to lead on deep...

NI Rural Business Development Grant Scheme to open for applications
NI Rural Business Development Grant Scheme to open for applications

The Rural Business Development Grant Scheme (RBDGS) will open for applications this month. The RBDGS is funded through the Department...

New website focused on TB information for NI farmers
New website focused on TB information for NI farmers

Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) has launched a new website as part of an industry campaign to provide information...

Govt warned against dairy concessions in US trade deal
Govt warned against dairy concessions in US trade deal

The UK government is being urged to “remain steadfast and not barter away” greater market access to the US that...

DAERA publishes data on farm performance in NI
DAERA publishes data on farm performance in NI

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published data on farm performance in Northern Ireland. ‘Northern Ireland...