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.

‘Farmers must be protected from misleading food labels’ – Cllr.

Agri-Business

‘Farmers must be protected from misleading food labels’ – Cllr.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has been called upon to investigate food labels in supermarkets to...
Wastewater system in NI is ‘at its limit’ – MLA Sugden

N.Ireland

Wastewater system in NI is ‘at its limit’ – MLA Sugden

Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Claire Sugden has welcomed a commitment that the Ministers for Communities and Infrastructure will...
Second human case of bird flu reported in US

Dairy

Second human case of bird flu reported in US

A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (bird flu) was reported by the Centers for Disease Control...
Poultry litter powered bioenergy plant opens in Antrim

Agri-Business

Poultry litter powered bioenergy plant opens in Antrim

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister, Andrew Muir visited the “first facility” in the world to operate...
Farm safety should be a priority this silage season

Dairy Technical

Farm safety should be a priority this silage season

As silage season kicks off, farmers and contractors are being urged to be aware of the dangers and to take...
Tyrone students win ‘Best NI Beef Week Action’

N.Ireland

Tyrone students win ‘Best NI Beef Week Action’

ABP Angus Youth Challenge pupils took part in NI Beef Week for the chance to be featured on Downtown Country’s...
AgriSearch to host farm walk on red clover establishment

N.Ireland

AgriSearch to host farm walk on red clover establishment

AgriSearch is hosting a farm walk on red clover establishment as part of the ZeroNsile project in partnership with Agri-Food...
Study: One third of bees threatened with extinction

Environment

Study: One third of bees threatened with extinction

In a recent study, the National Biodiversity Data Centre has found that one third of bee species are threatened with...
Bogland facts: From native reptiles to pest-eating plants

Environment

Bogland facts: From native reptiles to pest-eating plants

To celebrate National Biodiversity Week, the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are sharing some of the “surprising” to learn facts...
Survey: Over 65% of people do not have a will

Rural Life

Survey: Over 65% of people do not have a will

The Capital Credit Union (CCU) has released the results of its member survey, which showed 66.4% of the 4,019 responses...
Mayo sheep farmer to feature in M&S campaign

Agri-Business

Mayo sheep farmer to feature in M&S campaign

Marks and Spencer (M&S) launched its latest phase of its ‘Farm to Foodhall’ campaign yesterday (Thursday, May 16), with a...
Airtricity €5m fund to make ‘lasting impact’ in rural areas – minister

Rural Life

Airtricity €5m fund to make ‘lasting impact’ in rural areas – minister

SSE Airtricity has launched a €5 million “all-island Community Fund”, with the aim of supporting communities in reaching net zero...
NI veterinary concerns raised at Balmoral Show

N.Ireland

NI veterinary concerns raised at Balmoral Show

The North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) and the NI Branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA-NI) have discussed current...
ALDI ‘Bee Happy’ event aims to enhance biodiversity

Environment

ALDI ‘Bee Happy’ event aims to enhance biodiversity

As World Bee Day is taking place on Monday, May 20, ALDI is inviting customers to support biodiversity through the...
Actions to take to reduce silage loss after ‘wettest winter’

Dairy Technical

Actions to take to reduce silage loss after ‘wettest winter’

Farmers harvesting first-cut silage are being warned of “possible fermentation issues” and urged to take preventative action to reduce further...
MP raises concerns over clash of farrier organisations

N.Ireland

MP raises concerns over clash of farrier organisations

Farrier organisation, The Worshipful Company of Farriers (WCF) has reapplied to the Farriers Registration Council (FRC) for approval of farriery...
Men due in court for cutting down ‘world-famous’ sycamore tree

Rural Life

Men due in court for cutting down ‘world-famous’ sycamore tree

Two men are due to appear in court today (Wednesday, May 15), after cutting down the “world-famous” sycamore gap tree...
Agricultural shows require a ‘financial lifeline’ – Lockhart MP

N.Ireland

Agricultural shows require a ‘financial lifeline’ – Lockhart MP

Agricultural shows will require more “financial aid” to safeguard the future of the shows, according to the Democratic Unionist Party’s...
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