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, including 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.

Yara produces first tonnes of fertiliser at renewable hydrogen plant

Agri-Business

Yara produces first tonnes of fertiliser at renewable hydrogen plant

Fertiliser company Yara International has today (Monday, June 10) officially opened its renewable hydrogen plant located in Norway. The facility...
Former IFA sheep chair misses out on council seat in Leitrim

Agri Politics

Former IFA sheep chair misses out on council seat in Leitrim

The former chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Sheep Committee Kevin Comiskey has been unsuccessful in his local election...
DAFM issues nearly €2.8m in outstanding scheme payments

CAP / Schemes

DAFM issues nearly €2.8m in outstanding scheme payments

Over €2.7 million in outstanding scheme payments have been issued this week, according to latest figures from the Department of...
Farmhouse, distillery and DECC shortlisted for architecture award

Rural Life

Farmhouse, distillery and DECC shortlisted for architecture award

A modern farmhouse, whiskey distillery and the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) headquarters are among the shortlist...
An Taisce: National Biomethane Strategy ‘not up to the task’

Environment

An Taisce: National Biomethane Strategy ‘not up to the task’

An Taisce has claimed that the government’s new National Biomethane Strategy could be the subject of a complaint to the...
No more excuses on ACRES payments – ICSA

Agri Politics

No more excuses on ACRES payments – ICSA

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has said that farmers will not tolerate any further delays on Agri-Climate...
New Zealand on-farm inflation falls to 2.8% – report

Agri-Business

New Zealand on-farm inflation falls to 2.8% – report

The rate of on-farm inflation in New Zealand has slowed to 2.8% but farm input prices continue to put pressure...
Outbreak of bird flu in US dairy cows spreads to Iowa

Dairy News

Outbreak of bird flu in US dairy cows spreads to Iowa

Iowa has become the tenth US state to have confirmed a case of avian influenza (bird flu) in a dairy...
Voting underway in local, European and Limerick Mayoral elections

Rural Life

Voting underway in local, European and Limerick Mayoral elections

Following months of campaigning by candidates across the country, today (Friday, June 7) will see the electorate have their say...
Met Éireann: Mixed weekend conditions with showers and light rain

Rural Life

Met Éireann: Mixed weekend conditions with showers and light rain

Met Éireann has said that there will be mixed weather conditions over the weekend with showers or outbreaks of light...
Nearly 400 work permits issued for agriculture sector in May

Agri-Business

Nearly 400 work permits issued for agriculture sector in May

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) issued 372 work permits to companies in the agriculture, forestry and fishing...
Take some time off the tractor and vote in Friday’s elections – Brady

Agri Politics

Take some time off the tractor and vote in Friday’s elections – Brady

Whichever candidates farmers choose in this Friday’s (June 7) elections, the most important thing is that they exercise their right...
11% drop in students sitting Leaving Cert ag science exam

Rural Life

11% drop in students sitting Leaving Cert ag science exam

6,638 Leaving Cert students are due to sit the written agricultural science exam later this month, according to the State...
Minister ‘appalled’ after woman dies in dog attack

Rural Life

Minister ‘appalled’ after woman dies in dog attack

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has offered her sympathies to the family of a young woman who...
Clare Marts reviewing safety measures after weanling incident

Agri-Business

Clare Marts reviewing safety measures after weanling incident

Clare Marts has said that it is investigating all of the circumstances surrounding an incident involving a weanling. The incident,...
Sheep Improvement Scheme balancing payments commence

CAP / Schemes

Sheep Improvement Scheme balancing payments commence

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has today (Wednesday, June 5) announced the commencement of the 15%...
Cowen: ‘Farmers can’t be overlooked any longer’

Agri Politics

Cowen: ‘Farmers can’t be overlooked any longer’

European election candidate Barry Cowen has reiterated his “unequivocal support” to farmers and food producers. The Fianna Fáil TD has...
‘Some cause for optimism’ with afforestation licensing – SEEFA

Forestry

‘Some cause for optimism’ with afforestation licensing – SEEFA

Afforestation licences for 526ac were issued during the month of May which marks a 20-month record, according to the Social,...
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