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.

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...
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....