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.

Protest in London addressed ‘fear over food security’- FFA

Agri Politics

Protest in London addressed ‘fear over food security’- FFA

Representatives from Farmers For Action (FFA) in Northern Ireland travelled to London on Monday, March 25 to support Save British...
AHWNI warns herd owners to follow biosecurity guidance

Agri Health

AHWNI warns herd owners to follow biosecurity guidance

Biosecurity involves taking steps to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious disease. This is a responsibility for every exhibitor...
Lidl GB announces plan to ‘elevate’ chicken welfare standards

Agri-Business

Lidl GB announces plan to ‘elevate’ chicken welfare standards

Lidl Great Britain (GB) announced yesterday (Tuesday, March 26) that it aims to solidify its commitment to ethically sourced quality...
BT cup winner has been ‘instrumental’ in disease control of animals

N.Ireland

BT cup winner has been ‘instrumental’ in disease control of animals

Dr. Sam Strain was awarded the “prestigious” BT cup at the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) annual dinner, which was held...
CSO: Robbery, extortion and hijacking up 44% in northwest

Rural Life

CSO: Robbery, extortion and hijacking up 44% in northwest

Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences increased by 44% in the northwest in the final quarter (Q4) of 2023 when compared...
Dairy product prices decreased by 28.5% – CSO

Dairy News

Dairy product prices decreased by 28.5% – CSO

Dairy products saw a decline of 28.5% over the 12 months to February 2024, according to the latest figures from...
Hereford Charity Calendar raises over €8,000 for Crumlin

Rural Life

Hereford Charity Calendar raises over €8,000 for Crumlin

The Hereford Charity Calendar was created in association with Irish Hereford Prime and the Irish Hereford Breed Society. The calendar...
AFBI soil sampling project aims to sample 700,000 fields

N.Ireland

AFBI soil sampling project aims to sample 700,000 fields

Yesterday (Wednesday, March 20), the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) stated that soil sampling has entered its final weeks on...
New NI regional board will ‘strengthen links’ between farmers and vets

N.Ireland

New NI regional board will ‘strengthen links’ between farmers and vets

The establishment of a new regional board in Northern Ireland has been announced by the Moredun Foundation, a leading farming...
NI farm walks on ‘efficient and sustainable milk production’

N.Ireland

NI farm walks on ‘efficient and sustainable milk production’

Farm walks are being held to assist farmers to both understand the issues and measures that can improve environmental and...
Art project to embark on rural tour and put farming ‘under the spotlight’

Other

Art project to embark on rural tour and put farming ‘under the spotlight’

A new art project named ‘The Quickening’ is set to explore the actions taken around farming, food production and consumption...
UFU celebrates Northern Ireland’s top silage makers

N.Ireland

UFU celebrates Northern Ireland’s top silage makers

This week, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) celebrated Northern Ireland’s top silage makers of last year (2023). UFU and sponsor,...
Northern Ireland farmers urged not to ‘over-buy’ UK ear tags

N.Ireland

Northern Ireland farmers urged not to ‘over-buy’ UK ear tags

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland recently announced that the prefix code on Northern...
Strategic planning is a ‘stepping stone’ to protect wildlife

Environment

Strategic planning is a ‘stepping stone’ to protect wildlife

Galway City Council has confirmed this week that it is applying Bluesky International’s National Tree Map (NTM) data to help...
Gardaí and RSA urge road users to ‘take care’ this weekend

Rural Life

Gardaí and RSA urge road users to ‘take care’ this weekend

Ahead of the national holiday, An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have released a statement reminding all...
‘Policy makers more aware of needs of people in rural areas’- Minister Muir

N.Ireland

‘Policy makers more aware of needs of people in rural areas’- Minister Muir

Minister Andrew Muir MLA has responded to The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) publishing the Rural Needs...
‘We need to support farmers in disadvantaged areas’ – Tánaiste

Agri Politics

‘We need to support farmers in disadvantaged areas’ – Tánaiste

Tánaiste and Minister for Rural Affairs, Micheál Martin has said that he will support farmers and that “our food production...
Outdoor campaign issues update about bringing dogs onto land

Rural Life

Outdoor campaign issues update about bringing dogs onto land

Leave No Trace (LNT), Ireland’s outdoor ethics programme has issued a revision of its seven principles for the responsible and...
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