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.

Online system for NAP derogation 2024 opens for applications

N.Ireland

Online system for NAP derogation 2024 opens for applications

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) online system for the 2024 Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) derogation is...
ACA: Next CAP plan needs to ensure ‘proper plan’ for schemes

Agri-Business

ACA: Next CAP plan needs to ensure ‘proper plan’ for schemes

Advisors have been working “flat out” for the past 15 months trying to keep up with scheme deadlines, according to...
Case of bluetongue in sheep brings total cases in England to 52

Sheep

Case of bluetongue in sheep brings total cases in England to 52

A case of bluetongue confirmed in a sheep has brought the total number of cases in England to 52 on...
UFU to study influences on farmers’ attitudes to healthcare

N.Ireland

UFU to study influences on farmers’ attitudes to healthcare

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is partnering with Dr. Rebecca Orr to identify factors that influence a farmer’s behaviour when...
DAERA reducing bTB compensation would be ‘barefaced robbery’ – UFU

N.Ireland

DAERA reducing bTB compensation would be ‘barefaced robbery’ – UFU

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has labelled proposals to reduce the compensation rate for cattle removed under the bovine tuberculosis...
DAERA announces £1.6m in funding for agri-food projects

N.Ireland

DAERA announces £1.6m in funding for agri-food projects

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced new co-funding awards for agri-food and environmental projects totalling...
8 new bluetongue cases confirmed in temporary control zones

N.Ireland

8 new bluetongue cases confirmed in temporary control zones

Eight new cases of bluetongue have been confirmed in recent days in the two existing UK temporary control zones (TCZ)....
Livestock farms studied as sources of resistant infections in humans

N.Ireland

Livestock farms studied as sources of resistant infections in humans

The University of Nottingham has said livestock farms are being studied as potential sources of resistant infections in animals and...
New case of bluetongue confirmed in a bull in Kent

N.Ireland

New case of bluetongue confirmed in a bull in Kent

A new case of bluetongue has been confirmed in a bull in Kent by the UK’s Department for Environment, Food...
‘Deeply worrying’ – 57t of illegally imported pigmeat seized in Dover

Pig/Poultry

‘Deeply worrying’ – 57t of illegally imported pigmeat seized in Dover

The UK’s National Pig Association (NPA) has said that 57t of illegally imported pigmeat being seized at the Port of...
Soil health training for Co. Down farmers to start next week

N.Ireland

Soil health training for Co. Down farmers to start next week

Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) training sessions for farmers in the Co. Down area will kick off next week. Provided...
3 more cases of bluetongue confirmed in cattle in Kent

Agri-Business

3 more cases of bluetongue confirmed in cattle in Kent

Three further cases of bluetongue have been confirmed in cattle in Kent following active surveillance in the area. The Department...
UK bluetongue cases reach 27 as new cases confirmed

N.Ireland

UK bluetongue cases reach 27 as new cases confirmed

The total number of bluetongue cases in the UK has reached 27 after four new cases of the disease were...
DAERA and NIEA look ‘totally incompetent’ on ammonia advice issue – UFU

N.Ireland

DAERA and NIEA look ‘totally incompetent’ on ammonia advice issue – UFU

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said the move away from published Ammonia Standing Advice makes those involved look “totally...
NIEA to provide ‘case-by-case’ advice until new ammonia strategy approved

N.Ireland

NIEA to provide ‘case-by-case’ advice until new ammonia strategy approved

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) will no longer rely on published Ammonia Standing Advice and will instead provide planning...
Dairy farms need to be ‘somewhere people want to work’

Dairy

Dairy farms need to be ‘somewhere people want to work’

A recent dairy conference in Ballynahinch highlighted labour issues on Northern Irish dairy farms relating to working hours. Organised by...
Farming business in UK fined after woman killed in cow attack

Other

Farming business in UK fined after woman killed in cow attack

A farming business in the UK has been fined after a woman was killed after being butted several times by...
Bluetongue cases continue to rise with 5 more confirmed

N.Ireland

Bluetongue cases continue to rise with 5 more confirmed

A further five cases of bluetongue have been confirmed by the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)....
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