Aisling O'Brien

Aisling O

Senior News Journalist

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.

NI sawmill company fined after employee lost foot in work accident

N.Ireland

NI sawmill company fined after employee lost foot in work accident

A sawmill company in Northern Ireland has been fined £87,000 after an employee had his foot amputated following a serious...
EU farmers giving potatoes away as ‘significant surplus’ hits markets

Arable

EU farmers giving potatoes away as ‘significant surplus’ hits markets

The European potato market is under pressure due to a “significant surplus”, according to a new report. DCA Market Intelligence...
Court: NI farmer convicted for water pollution offence

N.Ireland

Court: NI farmer convicted for water pollution offence

A farmer in Northern Ireland has been convicted in court for water pollution offence that resulted in a fish kill....
Over 15,000 ROI cattle sent to NI for direct slaughter in 2025

N.Ireland

Over 15,000 ROI cattle sent to NI for direct slaughter in 2025

Over 15,000 cattle were imported into Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland for direct slaughter in 2025, according to...
NI authorities appeal for public vigilance on wildfires

N.Ireland

NI authorities appeal for public vigilance on wildfires

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) and Police Service of...
Draft NI nature strategy consultation deadline extended

N.Ireland

Draft NI nature strategy consultation deadline extended

The public consultation for Northern Ireland’s draft Nature Recovery Strategy has been extended. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...
Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell announces resignation

Agri-Business

Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell announces resignation

New Zealand dairy company Fonterra Co-operative Group has today (Monday, March 16) announced that chief executive Miles Hurrell has resigned....
DAERA: Payment deadline approaching for Suckler Cow Scheme

N.Ireland

DAERA: Payment deadline approaching for Suckler Cow Scheme

Farmers in Northern Ireland are being reminded of the upcoming deadline to apply for the Year 1 payment under the...
DAERA and UFU remind dog owners to protect livestock

N.Ireland

DAERA and UFU remind dog owners to protect livestock

Dog owners are being reminded to take precautions to prevent livestock worrying and protect animal welfare during lambing season. The...
DAERA issues £19.6m in BCR scheme payments

N.Ireland

DAERA issues £19.6m in BCR scheme payments

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that payments have begun to farmers for year two...
Muir: Single Application and Map Service now open for farmers

N.Ireland

Muir: Single Application and Map Service now open for farmers

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has confirmed that the 2026 Single Application and Map Service is...
DAERA extends deadline for conservation council applications

N.Ireland

DAERA extends deadline for conservation council applications

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has extended the deadline for applications for the Council for Nature...
NFYFC elects officer team to help deliver new plan

Agri Politics

NFYFC elects officer team to help deliver new plan

Jessica Rose from Nottinghamshire has been elected as the new chair of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC)....
DAERA: Final days to share views on mandatory EID for calves

N.Ireland

DAERA: Final days to share views on mandatory EID for calves

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a final call for views on mandatory electronic identification...
European Food Safety Authority reviewing Bovaer data

Dairy

European Food Safety Authority reviewing Bovaer data

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a review into the use of 3-nitrooxypropanol (3-NOP), which is sold as...
DAERA seeks chair and members for nature conservation council

N.Ireland

DAERA seeks chair and members for nature conservation council

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking to appoint a chair and up to 18 members...
Ornua: Dairy commodity prices ‘showing signs of stability’

Dairy

Ornua: Dairy commodity prices ‘showing signs of stability’

Ornua has said that European dairy commodity prices have “likely reached a floor” and are expected to stabilise in the...
Bluetongue antibodies found in cattle herd on Isle of Man

Beef

Bluetongue antibodies found in cattle herd on Isle of Man

The Isle of Man’s chief veterinary officer has confirmed today (Tuesday, January 20) that bluetongue (BTV) antibodies have been identified...