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.

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...

DAERA launches 2025 Northern Ireland farm census
DAERA launches 2025 Northern Ireland farm census

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched the 2025 Northern Ireland farm census. The department is...

AgriSearch launches NI beef and sheep farmer survey
AgriSearch launches NI beef and sheep farmer survey

AgriSearch is currently inviting beef and sheep farmers in Northern Ireland to take part in a major new survey. The...

Kepak receives formal approval for climate targets
Kepak receives formal approval for climate targets

Irish food company Kepak Group has received formal approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its climate goals....

Farm groups voice concerns over UK agriculture budget
Farm groups voice concerns over UK agriculture budget

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) and several high-profile nature groups have joined forces to warn that cutting the...

Court: NI farmer fined for water pollution offence
Court: NI farmer fined for water pollution offence

A court in Northern Ireland has fined a farmer for a water pollution offence arising from “farm effluent” being discharged...

Fonterra reports jump in profits, confirms forecast milk price
Fonterra reports jump in profits, confirms forecast milk price

Fonterra has announced a profit after tax of NZ$1.158 billion in the third quarter (Q3), up NZ$119 million or 11%...

US court blocks Trump imposing global tariffs
US court blocks Trump imposing global tariffs

A federal court in the US has blocked President Donald Trump from imposing global tariffs, ruling that the president overstepped...

AgriSearch to host webinar on NAP farm impact calculator
AgriSearch to host webinar on NAP farm impact calculator

AgriSearch will be hosting a webinar next week to assist farmers across Northern Ireland to make the most of its...

HSENI inspectors to visit food production premises
HSENI inspectors to visit food production premises

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has announced a new programme of focused advisory and inspection visits...

BVD restrictions ahead for NI herds with untested animals
BVD restrictions ahead for NI herds with untested animals

The Animal Health and Welfare Northern Ireland (AHWNI) has warned that restrictions are coming for herds with significant numbers of...

Greencore reports ‘strong’ H1 results as deal agreed for Bakkavor
Greencore reports ‘strong’ H1 results as deal agreed for Bakkavor

Convenience food manufacturer, Greencore has reported a 50% increase in group operating profit to £38.1 million in the six months...

Origin Enterprises acquires UK online gardening supplier
Origin Enterprises acquires UK online gardening supplier

Origin Enterprises, the Dublin headquartered international agri-services group, has today (Tuesday, May 13) announced the acquisition of a UK-based online...

Lakeland concerns over pace and direction of policy for NI dairy
Lakeland concerns over pace and direction of policy for NI dairy

Lakeland Dairies has voiced its “serious concerns” about the pace and direction of political policy in relation to the Northern...