Aisling O'Brien

Aisling O'Brien

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.

Man (70s) dies following collision involving tractor in Tyrone

N.Ireland

Man (70s) dies following collision involving tractor in Tyrone

A man in his 70s has died following a road traffic collision involving a tractor in Co. Tyrone. In a...
‘Consumers deserve to know where their beef comes from’ – UFU

N.Ireland

‘Consumers deserve to know where their beef comes from’ – UFU

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has written to the newly appointed Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs,...
DAERA appeals for information on dumping of dead animals

N.Ireland

DAERA appeals for information on dumping of dead animals

The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) said it is "very concerned" by the dumping of animal carcasses...
Graphic pics: Dead sheep and calves found dumped in Tyrone

N.Ireland

Graphic pics: Dead sheep and calves found dumped in Tyrone

A Northern Ireland councillor is calling for a full investigation after dead sheep and calves were found dumped at two...
Sofina Foods: ‘Small number’ of NI pig contracts won’t be renewed

N.Ireland

Sofina Foods: ‘Small number’ of NI pig contracts won’t be renewed

Sofina Foods has confirmed that a “small number” of Northern Ireland pig supply contracts will not be renewed at the...
UFU seeks ministerial meeting over future of NI pig producers

N.Ireland

UFU seeks ministerial meeting over future of NI pig producers

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is seeking an urgent meeting with Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir...
NZ red meat sector aims to grow exports to $23bn by 2035

Agri-Business

NZ red meat sector aims to grow exports to $23bn by 2035

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is aiming to grow the export value of New Zealand’s red meat sector to...
Farmers urged to complete 2026 NI Farm Census

N.Ireland

Farmers urged to complete 2026 NI Farm Census

Farmers and growers are being encouraged to complete the 2026 Northern Ireland Farm Census before the end of June. According...
Court: NI business fined £2,000 under food hygiene regulations

N.Ireland

Court: NI business fined £2,000 under food hygiene regulations

A Northern Ireland-based food business has been fined £2,000 in court for breaches of food hygiene legislation. GB Poultry Ltd,...
Work underway to restore rare temperate rainforest in Tyrone

N.Ireland

Work underway to restore rare temperate rainforest in Tyrone

Work is underway to restore one of Northern Ireland’s rarest and most precious woodland habitats, a temperate rainforest at Lenamore...
CAFRE and UFU to host beef conference and farm visit

N.Ireland

CAFRE and UFU to host beef conference and farm visit

A beef conference and farm visit will be held at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Greenmount...
14 NI farm deaths in past decade due to falls from height – HSENI

N.Ireland

14 NI farm deaths in past decade due to falls from height – HSENI

A total of 14 people have died on farms in Northern Ireland over the past decade due to falls from...
Ulster Wool sees prices reach highest level in a decade

N.Ireland

Ulster Wool sees prices reach highest level in a decade

Ulster Wool has confirmed that farmer member returns for the 2025 clip year are set to hit their highest level...
Final phase of NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme to open this summer

N.Ireland

Final phase of NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme to open this summer

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed it is reopening the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme for...
DAERA confirms plan to lift NI housing order for poultry

N.Ireland

DAERA confirms plan to lift NI housing order for poultry

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has today (Wednesday, April 29) announced plan to lift the housing...
DAERA: Bluetongue vaccine now permitted under general licence

N.Ireland

DAERA: Bluetongue vaccine now permitted under general licence

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has moved to simplify access to bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV...
Interim chair appointed to nature conservation council

N.Ireland

Interim chair appointed to nature conservation council

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has appointed Sara McCracken to serve as interim chair of the...
UFU: Immediate govt action needed on rising farm input costs

N.Ireland

UFU: Immediate govt action needed on rising farm input costs

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) said it is intensifying its political engagement as pressures mount on farmers due to rising...