Eva Osborne-Sherlock

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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.

FFA requests meeting with NI chief vet as bTB cases reach ‘all time high’

N.Ireland

FFA requests meeting with NI chief vet as bTB cases reach ‘all time high’

Farmers For Action (FFA) has requested a meeting with Northern Ireland’s chief veterinary officer as bovine tuberculosis (bTB) infection among...
50% of NI dairy farms non-compliant with river pollution regulations

N.Ireland

50% of NI dairy farms non-compliant with river pollution regulations

A campaign group, which includes the singer Feargal Sharkey, has been informed that 50% of Northern Irish dairy farms inspected...
Bats can be ‘valuable allies’ for farmers by eating pests – study

Agri-Business

Bats can be ‘valuable allies’ for farmers by eating pests – study

A study conducted by the University of Oxford has concluded that bats can be “valuable allies” for farmers by feeding...
‘Unrelenting’ wet weather means continued financial pressure for farmers – MP

N.Ireland

‘Unrelenting’ wet weather means continued financial pressure for farmers – MP

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that “unrelenting” wet weather means farmers are facing continued financial pressure. Lockhart, who...
UK declares itself free from bird flu pending WOAH review

Pig/Poultry

UK declares itself free from bird flu pending WOAH review

The UK government has self-declared “zonal freedom” from highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu). The UK does not currently have...
NI Regional Food Programme opens for applications

N.Ireland

NI Regional Food Programme opens for applications

The 2024/25 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP) has today (Friday, March 29) opened for applications. Department of Agriculture, Environment...
Culling pregnant deer could represent a ‘mental health issue’ – Scottish group

Environment

Culling pregnant deer could represent a ‘mental health issue’ – Scottish group

There could be a “mental health toll” on people if they have to cull heavily pregnant hinds, a Scottish organisation...
FSA taking Welsh Kepak factory hygiene concerns ‘very seriously’

Agri-Business

FSA taking Welsh Kepak factory hygiene concerns ‘very seriously’

A spokesperson for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said it is taking hygiene concerns regarding a Welsh Kepak factory...
Unleaded petrol excise clearances up 13% since last January

Agri-Business

Unleaded petrol excise clearances up 13% since last January

Excise clearances of unleaded petrol have seen a 13% increase since January 2023, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO)....
UFU schools’ competition urges support of local NI produce

N.Ireland

UFU schools’ competition urges support of local NI produce

The Ulster Farmers’ Union’s (UFU) schools’ competition aims to encourage pupils to support local produce in Northern Ireland. The ‘supporting...
CAFRE celebrates award-winning graduates ahead of International Women’s Day

N.Ireland

CAFRE celebrates award-winning graduates ahead of International Women’s Day

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has said it is celebrating the success of it’s gold and...
Dale Farm to reduce milk production carbon footprint by 30%

Environment

Dale Farm to reduce milk production carbon footprint by 30%

Dale Farm has committed to reducing the carbon footprint of its milk production by 30% by 2030 as part of...
DAERA minister opens ‘substantial’ £267m Single Application fund

N.Ireland

DAERA minister opens ‘substantial’ £267m Single Application fund

Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Muir, has today (Friday, March 1) opened the “substantial” Single Application...
DAERA: 2024 BPS entitlement registers now available to view

Agri-Business

DAERA: 2024 BPS entitlement registers now available to view

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlement registers for 2024...
NI farmers join 7-year M&S net zero initiative

N.Ireland

NI farmers join 7-year M&S net zero initiative

Two Northern Irish farmers have joined a seven-year initiative that sees M&S collaborate with farmers to reach net zero. Co....
Agri Wages Board proposes wage increases for NI agri workers

N.Ireland

Agri Wages Board proposes wage increases for NI agri workers

The Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) for Northern Ireland has announced proposed increases to the minimum wage rates for agricultural workers....
BVANI and NI Veterinary Association jointly elect new president

N.Ireland

BVANI and NI Veterinary Association jointly elect new president

The Northern Ireland branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVANI) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) have jointly...
CAFRE carbon event to ‘provide clarity’ for farmers

N.Ireland

CAFRE carbon event to ‘provide clarity’ for farmers

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has said its ‘Carbon Challenge’ conference will “provide clarity” for dairy farmers on...