Aisling O'Brien

Aisling O

Aisling O’Brien graduated from Dublin City University (DCU) with a masters in journalism and also holds a bachelor of arts from University College Cork (UCC). Since 2007, the Kerry native has worked in broadcast media, most recently at Radio Kerry, where she presented the weekly farming show for six years. Aisling has won several awards for her work, including Best Radio Show at the Irish Guild of Agricultural Journalism awards.

Tractor run in memory of teen raises £24,500 for Air Ambulance NI
Tractor run in memory of teen raises £24,500 for Air Ambulance NI

A tractor run in memory of Isaac Roxborough, who died in a quad bike accident in June 2024 in Co....

Thunderstorm warning issued for Northern Ireland
Thunderstorm warning issued for Northern Ireland

The UK Met Office has issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for Northern Ireland tomorrow (Thursday, August 14). While some...

AgriSearch beef and sheep farmer survey deadline approaching
AgriSearch beef and sheep farmer survey deadline approaching

AgriSearch is reminding beef and sheep farmers in Northern Ireland that the closing date to participate in its survey is...

Farmers to lead new UK project on TB vaccination for badgers
Farmers to lead new UK project on TB vaccination for badgers

A new farmer-led research project in England is exploring how badger vaccination may be used within the tuberculosis (TB) eradication...

UK and NI secure £19m deal to export pork to Mexico
UK and NI secure £19m deal to export pork to Mexico

12 businesses across England and Northern Ireland have secured approval to export pork to Mexico. The £19 million trade deal...

HSENI welcomes new Farm Safety Partnership affiliate members
HSENI welcomes new Farm Safety Partnership affiliate members

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has welcomed two new affiliate members to the Farm Safety Partnership...

PSNI investigating theft of 21 lambs in Tyrone
PSNI investigating theft of 21 lambs in Tyrone

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that an investigation is underway following the alleged theft of lambs...

UFU: Farmers considering bluetongue vaccine should consult vet
UFU: Farmers considering bluetongue vaccine should consult vet

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has advised farmers in Northern Ireland considering using a bluetongue vaccine to consult with their...

FrieslandCampina reports 20% increase in first half operating profit
FrieslandCampina reports 20% increase in first half operating profit

Dutch dairy co-op FrieslandCampina has reported higher revenue and improved profitability in the first half (H1) of 2025. The latest...

Deadline approaching for Farming with Nature Transition Scheme
Deadline approaching for Farming with Nature Transition Scheme

Farmers in Northern Ireland are being reminded that the deadline is approaching to apply for the Farming with Nature Transition...

Moy Park fined for failing to comply with pollution prevention permit
Moy Park fined for failing to comply with pollution prevention permit

Poultry company Moy Park has been fined a total of £4,000 for failing to comply with conditions of its pollution...

Muir moves to improve equine traceability in Northern Ireland
Muir moves to improve equine traceability in Northern Ireland

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir said the mandatory registration of equine establishments in Northern Ireland is...

HSENI: ‘Farming has poorest safety record of any industry’
HSENI: ‘Farming has poorest safety record of any industry’

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has given its full support to the Farm Safety Foundation (FSF)...

Muir: Stakeholder group to examine NAP proposals
Muir: Stakeholder group to examine NAP proposals

Minister for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Andrew Muir has said that a stakeholder group will...

Ulster Wildlife buys 90ac of Fermanagh farmland for nature reserve
Ulster Wildlife buys 90ac of Fermanagh farmland for nature reserve

Ulster Wildlife has purchased a rare 90ac area of Co. Fermanagh farmland to create its newest nature reserve in Northern...

Changes to bluetongue control policy in Wales
Changes to bluetongue control policy in Wales

The government in Wales has confirmed changes to its policy in relation to bluetongue virus controls which will come into...

Tesco reports increased Q1 sales across Ireland and UK
Tesco reports increased Q1 sales across Ireland and UK

Tesco has said that “increased customer satisfaction” has helped to contribute to continued market share gains in Ireland and the...

‘Solid growth’ for Origin Enterprises drives increased revenues
‘Solid growth’ for Origin Enterprises drives increased revenues

Origin Enterprises, the Dublin headquartered international agri-services group, has reported group revenue of €1.59 billion in the nine months to...