Eva Osborne-Sherlock

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.

Agri Politics

NFU Scotland autumn conference to focus on sustainable farming future

The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) has said its autumn conference will focus on securing a profitable and...

13:00pm

Pig/Poultry

UK pig price continues to fall, but at a slower pace than EU countries – NPA

The UK pig price is continuing to drop, according to the National Pig Association (NPA), but at a slower pace...

9:00am

Agri-Business

Liver fluke: SCOPS and COWS urge farmers to ‘test, don’t guess’

The main message for livestock farmers in relation to liver fluke this year is to “test, don’t guess’. Sustainable Control...

15:00pm

Agri-Business

Branston announces plans to open mashed potato facility in spring 2024

National potato supplier Branston has announced plans to open a mashed potato facility to produce and supply leading UK supermarkets. The facility...

October 21, 2023

Arable

Scottish Ploughing Championships to be held in Ayrshire for the second time

This year’s Scottish Ploughing Championships will be held in Ayrshire for the second time ever in its 59-year history. The...

October 21, 2023

Agri Politics

NFU calls for certainty for the farming sector ahead of autumn statement

Ahead of this year’s autumn statement, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has written to Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt...

October 20, 2023

Agri-Business

UK dairy and pork exporters to join AHDB at Food and Hospitality China

Five dairy and five pork UK exporters are set to join the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) at the...

October 20, 2023

Government

Food and Drink Export Council to hold first ever meeting in Scotland

The UK government’s Food and Drink Export Council (FDEC) is set to hold its first ever meeting in Perth, Scotland,...

October 20, 2023

Agri-Business

Latest figures show demand for farmland ‘remains robust’

Property consultancy Knight Frank’s latest farmland index Q3 has revealed that an acre of land is now worth £8,951 on...

October 20, 2023

Agri Politics

Suffolk County Council agrees to support local farmers in its catering

Suffolk County Council has agreed to pass a Conservative Party motion to support local farmers by ensuring all catering at...

October 20, 2023

Agri-Business

UFU opposes DAERA consultation on cutting NI livestock numbers

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said it opposes advice from the Climate Change Committee (CCC) to cut livestock numbers...

October 20, 2023

Government

Defra launches interactive map of bird flu mortality in wild birds

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a new interactive map of reported wild bird mortality...

October 19, 2023

Agri-Business

Staffordshire Police appeals for info after 9 pigs stolen from farm

Staffordshire Police has appealed for information regarding the theft of nine pigs from a farm in Lichfield in two separate...

October 19, 2023

Agri-Business

Red Tractor has ‘sideswiped’ the sheep sector with GFC – NSA

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said that Red Tractor has “sideswiped” the sheep farming sector following the announcement of...

October 19, 2023

Agri-Business

3 Staffordshire farmers convicted for animal welfare and movement offences

Three Staffordshire farmers have been convicted for offences relating to animal welfare, cattle identification and movement rules. 51-year-old Charles Gibson...

October 19, 2023