Eva Osborne-Sherlock

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Journalist

Eva is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree in journalism and English at the University of Galway. Originally from Cavan, she currently lives in a rural area of Co. Meath. Her family, which comes from a farming background, is now involved in farm machinery maintenance and she has a keen interest in all things digital, media and agriculture.

Zone 3 of NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme to open next month

N.Ireland

Zone 3 of NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme to open next month

Northern Ireland’s agriculture minister, Andrew Muir, has announced that registrations for Zone 3 of the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS)...
NI farm support programme looks to improve resilience of agri-food sector

N.Ireland

NI farm support programme looks to improve resilience of agri-food sector

Northern Ireland’s agriculture minister Andrew Muir has said the aim of the Farm Support and Development Programme is to improve...
Arla Foods commits over £300m to 5 UK sites

Dairy

Arla Foods commits over £300m to 5 UK sites

Arla Foods has committed over £300 million between five of its UK sites with the aim of boosting UK manufacturing...
Case of mad cow disease confirmed in Scotland

Agri-Business

Case of mad cow disease confirmed in Scotland

The Scottish government has confirmed that a case of classical bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow disease, was detected on...
Submit Single Applications before deadline to avoid penalties – minister

N.Ireland

Submit Single Applications before deadline to avoid penalties – minister

Northern Ireland’s agriculture, environment and rural affairs minister, Andrew Muir, has urged farmers to submit Single Applications ahead of the...
Trying to control midges is ‘futile’ in bluetongue prevention – advisor

Agri-Business

Trying to control midges is ‘futile’ in bluetongue prevention – advisor

A sheep consultant has warned that trying to control midges is “futile” and is not going to impact the risk...
‘My top priority is to tackle the climate emergency’ – DAERA minister

N.Ireland

‘My top priority is to tackle the climate emergency’ – DAERA minister

Northern Ireland’s agriculture, environment and rural affairs minister, Andrew Muir, has said his top priority is “to take action to...
MP urges farmers to stay safe with slurry following ‘near miss’

Agri Health

MP urges farmers to stay safe with slurry following ‘near miss’

Carla Lockhart MP is urging farmers to prioritise their health and stay safe around slurry following a ‘near miss’ incident...
FFA requests meeting with NI chief vet as bTB cases reach ‘all time high’

N.Ireland

FFA requests meeting with NI chief vet as bTB cases reach ‘all time high’

Farmers For Action (FFA) has requested a meeting with Northern Ireland’s chief veterinary officer as bovine tuberculosis (bTB) infection among...
50% of NI dairy farms non-compliant with river pollution regulations

N.Ireland

50% of NI dairy farms non-compliant with river pollution regulations

A campaign group, which includes the singer Feargal Sharkey, has been informed that 50% of Northern Irish dairy farms inspected...
Bats can be ‘valuable allies’ for farmers by eating pests – study

Agri-Business

Bats can be ‘valuable allies’ for farmers by eating pests – study

A study conducted by the University of Oxford has concluded that bats can be “valuable allies” for farmers by feeding...
‘Unrelenting’ wet weather means continued financial pressure for farmers – MP

N.Ireland

‘Unrelenting’ wet weather means continued financial pressure for farmers – MP

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that “unrelenting” wet weather means farmers are facing continued financial pressure. Lockhart, who...
UK declares itself free from bird flu pending WOAH review

Pig/Poultry

UK declares itself free from bird flu pending WOAH review

The UK government has self-declared “zonal freedom” from highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu). The UK does not currently have...
NI Regional Food Programme opens for applications

N.Ireland

NI Regional Food Programme opens for applications

The 2024/25 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP) has today (Friday, March 29) opened for applications. Department of Agriculture, Environment...
Culling pregnant deer could represent a ‘mental health issue’ – Scottish group

Environment

Culling pregnant deer could represent a ‘mental health issue’ – Scottish group

There could be a “mental health toll” on people if they have to cull heavily pregnant hinds, a Scottish organisation...
FSA taking Welsh Kepak factory hygiene concerns ‘very seriously’

Agri-Business

FSA taking Welsh Kepak factory hygiene concerns ‘very seriously’

A spokesperson for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said it is taking hygiene concerns regarding a Welsh Kepak factory...
Unleaded petrol excise clearances up 13% since last January

Agri-Business

Unleaded petrol excise clearances up 13% since last January

Excise clearances of unleaded petrol have seen a 13% increase since January 2023, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO)....
UFU schools’ competition urges support of local NI produce

N.Ireland

UFU schools’ competition urges support of local NI produce

The Ulster Farmers’ Union’s (UFU) schools’ competition aims to encourage pupils to support local produce in Northern Ireland. The ‘supporting...
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