Aisling O'Brien

Aisling O

Aisling O’Brien graduated from Dublin City University (DCU) with a masters in journalism and also holds a bachelor of arts from University College Cork (UCC). Since 2007, the Kerry native has worked in broadcast media, most recently at Radio Kerry, where she presented the weekly farming show for six years. Aisling has won several awards for her work, including Best Radio Show at the Irish Guild of Agricultural Journalism awards.

Yara third quarter results hit by ‘strong price declines’
Yara third quarter results hit by ‘strong price declines’

Yara, one of the world’s largest fertiliser manufacturers, has today (Friday, October 20) reported that its third quarter (Q3) financial...

Nestlé proposes to close Wyeth Nutrition infant formula plant
Nestlé proposes to close Wyeth Nutrition infant formula plant

Nestlé has today (Wednesday, October 18) announced that it is proposing to cease operations at its Wyeth Nutrition infant formula...

Home detention for New Zealand sharemilker who injured tails
Home detention for New Zealand sharemilker who injured tails

A former sharemilker from Waikato in New Zealand found responsible for tail injuries to 84 cows, leading to some tails...

DAERA urges farmers to be vigilant for bluetongue and EHD
DAERA urges farmers to be vigilant for bluetongue and EHD

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue and...

GDT index records fourth consecutive increase
GDT index records fourth consecutive increase

The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Price Index has recorded its fourth consecutive increase following a trading event today (Tuesday, October...

Farmer convicted of moving cattle into TB restricted herd
Farmer convicted of moving cattle into TB restricted herd

A farmer in Northern Ireland has been convicted and fined in court for moving cattle into a herd that was...

Brazil expecting record soya bean harvest
Brazil expecting record soya bean harvest

The grain harvest in Brazil for the 2023/24 season could reach an estimated 288 million tonnes (317.5 million tons), according...

New Zealand beef and sheep farm profits to drop by 30% – report
New Zealand beef and sheep farm profits to drop by 30% – report

Profit margins on sheep and beef farms in New Zealand are expected to drop by a further 30% this season,...

ABP strengthens ties with Harper Adams University
ABP strengthens ties with Harper Adams University

ABP Food Group has announced that it is joining the Harper Adams University school of sustainable food and farming delivery...

Greencore reports increased revenue as share buyback reopens
Greencore reports increased revenue as share buyback reopens

Greencore Group plc, the Dublin-headquartered convenience foods manufacturer, has today (Tuesday, October 10) reported a 13% increase in pro-forma full...

Fonterra increases farmgate milk price forecast
Fonterra increases farmgate milk price forecast

Fonterra Co-operative Group has today (Monday, October 9) increased its farmgate milk price forecast on the back of improved demand...

Silver Hill Duck scoops Great Taste Golden Fork award
Silver Hill Duck scoops Great Taste Golden Fork award

Silver Hill Duck has claimed top honours for taste in Ireland at the Great Taste Golden Forks award ceremony. The...

Forestry conversions impact New Zealand livestock numbers
Forestry conversions impact New Zealand livestock numbers

Land-use change, including forestry conversions, is continuing to impact livestock numbers in New Zealand, according to a study by Beef...

Origin Enterprises acquires UK-based landscape supplier
Origin Enterprises acquires UK-based landscape supplier

Origin Enterprises, the Dublin-headquartered international agronomy services group, has today (Thursday, August 31) announced the acquisition of a UK-based landscape...

Arla group revenue over €7bn despite ‘inflationary pressure’
Arla group revenue over €7bn despite ‘inflationary pressure’

Arla Foods has reported group revenue of just over €7 billion for the first half of 2023, an almost 11%...

NPWS releases osprey chicks as part of reintroduction programme
NPWS releases osprey chicks as part of reintroduction programme

The Republic of Ireland's National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) released the first osprey chicks as part of a new...

Ospreys breed in NI for first time in over 200 years
Ospreys breed in NI for first time in over 200 years

Ospreys have been recorded breeding in Northern Ireland - and the entire island of Ireland - for the first time...

140t of illegal pesticides seized in Brazil
140t of illegal pesticides seized in Brazil

Around 140t of imported pesticides have been seized by authorities in Brazil during the country’s largest ever operation targeting illegal...