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.

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...
Muir opens consultation on draft NI nature strategy

N.Ireland

Muir opens consultation on draft NI nature strategy

Members of the public have been asked to share their views on a draft Nature Recovery Strategy which aims to...
Farmers’ views sought on DAERA plans for EID tags on calves

N.Ireland

Farmers’ views sought on DAERA plans for EID tags on calves

Farmers are being urged to share their views in a public consultation on proposals to introduce mandatory Electronic Identification (EID)...
DAERA: New rules for 2026 Farm Sustainability Payment

N.Ireland

DAERA: New rules for 2026 Farm Sustainability Payment

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed the new land eligibility rules for the 2026 Farm...
DAERA being investigated over Belfast Lough sewage discharges

N.Ireland

DAERA being investigated over Belfast Lough sewage discharges

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is among several authorities being investigated over the regulation of sewage...
Gallery: Tractors out in force to keep rural NI school open

N.Ireland

Gallery: Tractors out in force to keep rural NI school open

Around 130 tractors and other vehicles took part in a community tractor run in Co. Down as part of a...
Lakeland Dairies awards bursaries to six students

Agri-Business

Lakeland Dairies awards bursaries to six students

Lakeland Dairies has presented bursaries to six outstanding students as part of the second year of its academic support initiative....
DAERA: Small Woodland Grant Scheme opens for applications

N.Ireland

DAERA: Small Woodland Grant Scheme opens for applications

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has announced the 2025 Small Woodland Grant Scheme is now open...
AgriSearch seeks farmers for next phase of grasscheck programme

N.Ireland

AgriSearch seeks farmers for next phase of grasscheck programme

AgriSearch is planning to recruit a new group of farmers for its refreshed GrassCheck Farm Network. The initiative will provide...
CAFRE launches new sustainable packaging course

N.Ireland

CAFRE launches new sustainable packaging course

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has announced the launch of a new course in sustainable packaging....
Muir reappoints members of nature conservation council

N.Ireland

Muir reappoints members of nature conservation council

Minister for Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has reappointed three members of the Council for Nature Conservation and...
DAERA forecasts £56.3m bovine TB compensation spend in NI

N.Ireland

DAERA forecasts £56.3m bovine TB compensation spend in NI

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is forecasting that compensating Northern Ireland farmers impacted by bovine tuberculosis...
Bovaer maker ‘actively engaging’ after Danish farmers raise concerns

Dairy

Bovaer maker ‘actively engaging’ after Danish farmers raise concerns

Since January 1, 2025, all conventional dairy farmers in Denmark with more than 50 cows are required to reduce methane...
Muir proposes independent NI environmental agency

N.Ireland

Muir proposes independent NI environmental agency

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has sought backing to establish an independent environmental protection agency in...
DAERA: Temporary Control Zones in Fermanagh after bird flu case

N.Ireland

DAERA: Temporary Control Zones in Fermanagh after bird flu case

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed a further suspected case of avian influenza (bird flu)...
DAERA: Suspect case of bird flu at Tyrone commercial poultry farm

N.Ireland

DAERA: Suspect case of bird flu at Tyrone commercial poultry farm

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed a suspected case of avian influenza (bird flu) on...
UFU unanimously passes vote of no confidence in DAERA

N.Ireland

UFU unanimously passes vote of no confidence in DAERA

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) vote of no confidence in the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has...
DAERA confirms brucellosis compensation rates for November

N.Ireland

DAERA confirms brucellosis compensation rates for November

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