Maeve Hennessy

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Maeve is currently studying for a Bachelor of Arts in geography and linguistics at University of Limerick (UL) with a particular interest in earth science. She is a native of Co. Laois, having come from a sheep and suckler farm. She has gained experience working in the food and drinks industry as well as a farm shop and is a big sporting fan having been selected as vice-captain of her local camogie team in 2022.

Agri-Tech releases ‘potential actions’ to reduce emissions
Agri-Tech releases ‘potential actions’ to reduce emissions

The UK Agri-Tech Centre has published reports on “potential actions” farmers can take to reduce emissions and the innovation pipeline...

AHDB recommends potato levy funds to support industry projects
AHDB recommends potato levy funds to support industry projects

Ministers are being asked by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to consider using residual potato levy funds to support...

NFU Scotland lays out terms for govt after ‘poor spring’
NFU Scotland lays out terms for govt after ‘poor spring’

NFU (National Farmers’ Union) Scotland has written to Scottish government to enable farmers, crofters and growers to continue to produce...

AHDB launches ‘Let’s Change Lamb’ campaign in France
AHDB launches ‘Let’s Change Lamb’ campaign in France

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) announced it is partnering with Interbev to deliver the “Let’s Change Lamb” campaign...

DAERA releases opening dates for the EFS Higher Level
DAERA releases opening dates for the EFS Higher Level

The eighth tranche of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Higher Level, is...

Texel Sheep Society funds to support ‘Yellow Wellies’
Texel Sheep Society funds to support ‘Yellow Wellies’

As part of its anniversary for 50 years, the Texel Sheep Society will raise funds for the Farm Safety Foundation,...

RABI pledges £10m for mental health support for farmers
RABI pledges £10m for mental health support for farmers

Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI), a farming mental health charity, announced on Wednesday April 17, that it would be increasing...

PETA requests roadside memorial for cows following incident
PETA requests roadside memorial for cows following incident

Following an accident in which a lorry carrying 40 cows overturned on the A5 in Gobowen, Shropshire in which seven...

Scotland to generate £66.74m in net zero export sales – report
Scotland to generate £66.74m in net zero export sales – report

Companies which took part in the Scottish government’s first ever business delegation at COP28 say they expect to generate an...

‘Stray cows’ escape from farm and turn themselves into GSPCA
‘Stray cows’ escape from farm and turn themselves into GSPCA

Every day, the Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) helps care for lost and stray animals....

RABI reveals ‘strong backing’ to protect farmers’ mental health
RABI reveals ‘strong backing’ to protect farmers’ mental health

A survey of UK consumers completed by farming charity, Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) revealed a “strong public backing” for...

Methodist Church to host wellbeing workshop for farmers
Methodist Church to host wellbeing workshop for farmers

The Donard Methodist Church in Newcastle Co. Down are holding a Farmers’ Wellbeing Workshop on Saturday, April 20 from 10:00a.m...

Tesco release ‘Best of British’ page to support local produce
Tesco release ‘Best of British’ page to support local produce

Tesco has launched a ‘Best of British’ page on its groceries website, making it accessible for customers across the UK...

NSA: Tenants ‘under pressure’ as landowners reclaim land
NSA: Tenants ‘under pressure’ as landowners reclaim land

The National Sheep Association (NSA) stated that traditional farming practices “could be threatened” as large landowners look to reclaim farmland...

RSPCA launches ‘For Every Kind’ campaign on anniversary
RSPCA launches ‘For Every Kind’ campaign on anniversary

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty (RSPCA) launched its ‘For Every Kind’ campaign today (Thursday, April 11) that...

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust purchase Common Farm for rewilding purposes
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust purchase Common Farm for rewilding purposes

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust announced the completion of the purchase of Common Farm, at Nether Heage near Belper. The site will...

Family paid ‘loving’ tribute after son died in farm bike accident
Family paid ‘loving’ tribute after son died in farm bike accident

The family of a teenage boy who passed away after his vehicle came off the carriageway in Worsthorne, Lancashire UK...

AHDB opportunities for ‘premium’ red meat in Canada
AHDB opportunities for ‘premium’ red meat in Canada

Two export businesses will join the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) at the Restaurants Canada (RC) Show in Toronto...