Kate McMahon

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Intern

Kate Mc Mahon who comes from the Wild Atlantic Way in Lahinch Co. Clare is in her third year at the University of Galway undertaking a Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree in journalism and law. Outside of her internship she plays both classical and traditional music on the harp. Kate also has won a young entrepreneur award for her sustainable exfoliator ‘Sea Sea’.

European organisations seek to scale up ‘practical rewilding’

Environment

European organisations seek to scale up ‘practical rewilding’

45 European organisations have come together this week in Austria to launch the new European Rewilding Coalition. The coalition, convened...
Teagasc signs Memorandum of Understanding with ACTA

Agri-Business

Teagasc signs Memorandum of Understanding with ACTA

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by Teagasc and ACTA (l’Association de Coordination Technique Agricole) after a decade...
Rejection of pesticides reduction regulation ‘shameful’- IFOAM

Organics

Rejection of pesticides reduction regulation ‘shameful’- IFOAM

IFOAM Organics Europe (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements) has stated that it regrets the European Parliament’s “lack of ability”...
Survey of dung beetles on dairy farms reveals benefits

Dairy

Survey of dung beetles on dairy farms reveals benefits

O’Moore Innovation EIP web launch recently took place at the Heritage Hotel, Killenard in Co. Laois, involving the presentation of...
DAERA urged to rethink method of farming grant delivery

N.Ireland

DAERA urged to rethink method of farming grant delivery

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is being urged to rethink their method of grant delivery and...
Definition of young farmer to remain despite ‘restraints’ – minister

Agri Politics

Definition of young farmer to remain despite ‘restraints’ – minister

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that the definition of a young farmer as set...
Dog fines ‘useless’ without increase in wardens – TD

Agri Politics

Dog fines ‘useless’ without increase in wardens – TD

The government’s plans to increase fines for breaches in law by dog owners will be “useless” without more dog wardens...
John Deere and Meath Farm Machinery expand operations

Machinery News

John Deere and Meath Farm Machinery expand operations

An agreement between John Deere and Meath Farm Machinery Ltd., has been made to expand its operations in counties Louth...
‘Never assume your pet is not capable of killing sheep’

Sheep

‘Never assume your pet is not capable of killing sheep’

Gardaí in Co. Meath have issued a fresh warning for dog owners to ensure their pets are under control following...
Global dairy stakeholders reaffirm sustainability commitment

Environment

Global dairy stakeholders reaffirm sustainability commitment

The Global Dairy Platform (GDP) and the International Dairy Federation (IDF) have announced their dedication to climate action and sustainability...
Farmers advised that rainfall will be ‘above average’ – Met Éireann

Environment

Farmers advised that rainfall will be ‘above average’ – Met Éireann

Rainfall will remain “above average” across the country over the next seven days, with the highest amounts in the north and...
Trade volume of dairy, meat and coarse grain expected to decline

Agri-Business

Trade volume of dairy, meat and coarse grain expected to decline

Trade and global food security prospects may decline for products including coarse grains, rice, dairy and meat, according to a...
Limerick farmer awarded Best Factory Heifer Award in Listowel

Beef News

Limerick farmer awarded Best Factory Heifer Award in Listowel

The 2023 Listowel Food Fair ‘Best Factory Heifer Award’ has been awarded to the owner of a Limousin heifer –...
Positive Carbon gets funding to reduce global food waste

Environment

Positive Carbon gets funding to reduce global food waste

€2.3 million in seed funding has been secured by Positive Carbon, to control food waste management in the UK and...
FAO reveals hidden costs of food production and consumption

Agri-Business

FAO reveals hidden costs of food production and consumption

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) have released an analysis revealing huge hidden costs on our...
Arla report shows 4 million children go to school hungry

Rural Life

Arla report shows 4 million children go to school hungry

The UK’s largest dairy cooperative, Arla, has revealed new research in its report ‘Empty Tummy Disadvantage’, which states that four...
ICSA: Tillage support must match ‘scale of disaster’

Tillage News

ICSA: Tillage support must match ‘scale of disaster’

A rescue package for tillage farmers must match the “scale of disaster” faced by farmers in the sector, according to...
‘Orchards for Farmers’ launched to protect water quality

Environment

‘Orchards for Farmers’ launched to protect water quality

An initiative called ‘Orchards for Farmers’ has recently been launched by the National Federation of Group Water schemes (NFGWS) with...