Louise Hickey

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Louise Hickey has a bachelor’s degree in journalism at Dublin City University (DCU). She comes from a rural area in Co. Meath, where she has goats and a “great” greenhouse. She has garnered experience working with outlets such as RTÉ and has covered election counts.

President Higgins awarded FAO Agricola medal
President Higgins awarded FAO Agricola medal

President Michael D. Higgins has been awarded with the ‘Agricola Medal’ of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)...

Domestic milk intake down 81m litres in April – CSO
Domestic milk intake down 81m litres in April – CSO

Domestic milk intake by milk processors and co-ops was estimated at 947 million litres in April 2024, a decrease of...

FAO Food Price Index: Cereal and dairy prices rise in May
FAO Food Price Index: Cereal and dairy prices rise in May

The benchmark for world food commodity prices increased for the third consecutive month in May, with higher prices recorded for...

Spring 2024 recorded as one of the warmest and wettest – Met Éireann
Spring 2024 recorded as one of the warmest and wettest – Met Éireann

Spring 2024 was one of the warmest and wettest on record, according to new data from Met Éireann. The average...

Domestic wastewater grants worth over €200,000 paid this year
Domestic wastewater grants worth over €200,000 paid this year

Grants worth a total value of €266,536 for 36 separate domestic wastewater treatment systems have been paid out by the...

Convention for Irish whiskey industry to set guide for expansion
Convention for Irish whiskey industry to set guide for expansion

Senior delegates from Drinks Ireland and the Irish Whiskey Association will set guidelines for growing the whiskey industry at the...

President Higgins to receive Agricola Medal this week
President Higgins to receive Agricola Medal this week

President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins is set to receive the Agricola Medal of the United Nations Food and Agriculture...

Survey: Funeral costs cause ‘financial burden’ for many aged 50+
Survey: Funeral costs cause ‘financial burden’ for many aged 50+

Nine in 10 Irish people (94%) over the age of 50 worry that their funeral costs will be a “financial...

Watch: Unfair prices and wet weather impacts highlighted by Belgian farmer
Watch: Unfair prices and wet weather impacts highlighted by Belgian farmer

Belgium based dairy farmer, Stéphane Godfriaux highlighted the long-term effects of wet weather this year and unfair prices that he...

Biomethane gas will have to be underwritten at point of sale – ICMSA
Biomethane gas will have to be underwritten at point of sale – ICMSA

Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) president, Denis Drennan said that under the National Biomethane Strategy published earlier this week,...

ICOS calls for ‘decisive action’ on new biomethane strategy
ICOS calls for ‘decisive action’ on new biomethane strategy

The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) president, Edward Carr said he “welcomes” the publication of the National Biomethane Strategy, but...

Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme receives EU heritage award
Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme receives EU heritage award

The Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme, which supports participants in repairing farm buildings, has been awarded the European Heritage Award in...

Focus to be on simplification of CAP following EU protests
Focus to be on simplification of CAP following EU protests

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will continue to adapt to include “simplification” and flexibility for farmers following protests across Europe...

Commission clarifies support for farmers during extreme weather events
Commission clarifies support for farmers during extreme weather events

The EU Commission has today (Thursday, May 30) clarified the use of force majeure and support during extreme weather events. The...

DAFM: Delayed eco-scheme payments will be issued by July
DAFM: Delayed eco-scheme payments will be issued by July

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that finalisations for over 300 farmers still awaiting eco-scheme...

‘Embarrassing’ how behind Ireland is on anaerobic digestion – MEP
‘Embarrassing’ how behind Ireland is on anaerobic digestion – MEP

Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher has said that it is “actually embarrassing” how far behind Ireland is within the area...

Watch: Main issues for agri-sector highlighted by MEP candidates
Watch: Main issues for agri-sector highlighted by MEP candidates

Generational renewal and climate policy were some of the key issues highlighted for the agricultural sector at a panel discussion...

Watch: Minister outlines payment rates for breeding waders project
Watch: Minister outlines payment rates for breeding waders project

Farmer payments under the new European Innovation Partnership (EIP) project for breeding waders are expected to be in the region...