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.

EFSA: Surveillance is ‘crucial’ in detecting bird flu

Agri Health

EFSA: Surveillance is ‘crucial’ in detecting bird flu

According to the The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), post-vaccination surveillance is “crucial” for detecting outbreaks of avian influenza and...
Arla Foods signs agreement with Volac Whey Nutrition

Agri-Business

Arla Foods signs agreement with Volac Whey Nutrition

Arla Foods Ingredients has signed an agreement to acquire the Whey Nutrition division of Volac’s business through a purchase of...
Australian farmer digs pit ‘big enough’ for more than 3,000 sheep

Rural Life

Australian farmer digs pit ‘big enough’ for more than 3,000 sheep

Australian sheep farmer, Wayne Smith, has said that he has had to ask one of his neighbours to dig a...
New Zealand police shoot ram after man and woman found dead

Farm Safety

New Zealand police shoot ram after man and woman found dead

New Zealand police have confirmed that they shot a ram after a couple were found dead in a paddock. “On...
‘Take a Break with Ballybar’ at coffee morning for farmers

Rural Life

‘Take a Break with Ballybar’ at coffee morning for farmers

Country lifestyle brand, Ballybar, are hosting a coffee morning on Saturday, April 20 from 11:00a.m at the Coppenagh House farm...
Gardaí urge road users be cautious on ‘Slow Down Day’

Rural Life

Gardaí urge road users be cautious on ‘Slow Down Day’

An Garda Síochána is calling on all motorists to support ‘National Slow Down Day’ from tomorrow (Friday, April 19) to...
Well-known ice cream brand recalled for presence of metal

Agri-Business

Well-known ice cream brand recalled for presence of metal

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall notice for specific batches of Magnum Almond Ice Cream...
Guidance for animal owners when dealing with vets

Rural Life

Guidance for animal owners when dealing with vets

The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has published new information aimed at providing guidance to animal owners in their interactions...
Methodist Church to host wellbeing workshop for farmers

N.Ireland

Methodist Church to host wellbeing workshop for farmers

The Donard Methodist Church in Newcastle Co. Down will hold a Farmers’ Wellbeing Workshop on Saturday, April 20 from 10:00a.m...
Vietnam reports first human infection with bird flu

Agri Health

Vietnam reports first human infection with bird flu

Vietnam has reported its first human infection with a low pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) A(H9N2) virus, according to the Centres for...
Priest calls on rural communities to ‘love your neighbour’ as rain continues

Rural Life

Priest calls on rural communities to ‘love your neighbour’ as rain continues

A Church of Ireland priest has called on rural communities to lend a listening ear and “love your neighbour” as...
M&S UK aims to achieve its ‘Net Zero’ goals by 2040

N.Ireland

M&S UK aims to achieve its ‘Net Zero’ goals by 2040

Marks & Spencer (M&S) UK has announced that it aims to achieve its Net Zero by 2040 goals, funded through...
‘Action needs to be taken’ to protect the hen harrier – Muir

biodiversity

‘Action needs to be taken’ to protect the hen harrier – Muir

Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, stated that the restoration of nesting and foraging...
UFU: Only ‘properly trained’ people should ride a quad

N.Ireland

UFU: Only ‘properly trained’ people should ride a quad

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is advising farmers to follow the guidance of the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland...
CAFRE to host ‘efficient and sustainable’ farm walks

Dairy

CAFRE to host ‘efficient and sustainable’ farm walks

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) are hosting a series of six farm walks to illustrate and...
Australian company create world’s first ‘climate-friendly’ milk

Agri-Business

Australian company create world’s first ‘climate-friendly’ milk

An Australian company has announced the launch of a new product, “Ashgrove Eco-Milk”, which is a climate-friendly milk. Ashgrove Cheese...
Research: Just one in five family farms making profit

N.Ireland

Research: Just one in five family farms making profit

Just one in five family farms in NI are making a profit from farming, according to research undertaken by the...
New book teaches children about animals and wellbeing

Rural Life

New book teaches children about animals and wellbeing

A new children’s book involving farm animals has been released today (Thursday, March 28). Entitled ‘The Little Lamb Who Led’, it...
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