Louise Hickey

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News Journalist

Louise Hickey is about to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism at Dublin City University (DCU). She comes from a rural area in Co. Meath, where she has goats and a "great" greenhouse. She has garnered experience working with outlets such as RTÉ and has written many articles for her college newspaper.

Co-ops nationwide ‘actively engaged’ in fodder transport measure

Agri-Business

Co-ops nationwide ‘actively engaged’ in fodder transport measure

There has been varied demand for the new Fodder Transport Support Measure, with co-ops stating that they have been “actively...
TD raises issue on tax relief for wind energy

Rural Life

TD raises issue on tax relief for wind energy

Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has raised a tax relief issue for landowners who have leased their land for the...
Over €9m drawn down for rural group water scheme in 2023

Rural Life

Over €9m drawn down for rural group water scheme in 2023

There was €9,575,863 drawn down for group water scheme-related projects under the multi-annual rural programme in 2023, according to a...
‘Agri-related’ water incident affects estimated 500 people in Co. Mayo

Rural Life

‘Agri-related’ water incident affects estimated 500 people in Co. Mayo

Contaminated waterways due to what has been described as an “agricultural related” incident between Kiltimagh and Balla is affecting around...
Top tips for risk management in the dairy industry – expert

Agri-Business

Top tips for risk management in the dairy industry – expert

Developing a strategy plan, ensuring a correct insurance policy is followed, and being able to respond and recover are some...
Analyst highlights impact of wet weather on dairy market outlook

Dairy

Analyst highlights impact of wet weather on dairy market outlook

As wet weather continues, it is expected to have a negative impact on the dairy market outlook, according to global...
Farm org calls for ‘urgent’ meeting over floods at Lough Funshinagh

Rural Life

Farm org calls for ‘urgent’ meeting over floods at Lough Funshinagh

As the situation at Lough Funshinagh in Co. Roscommon gets worse and floods continue, the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is...
EU seeks extension for state aid to continue agri-support

Agri Politics

EU seeks extension for state aid to continue agri-support

The European Commission has sent a draft proposal to member states for a limited extension to the state aid Temporary...
Over €3m in outstanding scheme payments issued by DAFM

CAP / Schemes

Over €3m in outstanding scheme payments issued by DAFM

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) issued over €3.1 million in scheme payments for farmers this week....
Lakeland Dairies calls for plan to protect derogation

Environment

Lakeland Dairies calls for plan to protect derogation

The Board of Lakeland Dairies has called on the government to “plan to protect” the nitrates derogation. Lakeland Dairies’ chair...
Watch: Improving water quality is a ‘contact sport’

Environment

Watch: Improving water quality is a ‘contact sport’

As improving water quality continues to be a priority for farmers, head of environment knowledge transfer at Teagasc, Pat Murphy...
TD: ‘Question mark’ over ash dieback support continues

Rural Life

TD: ‘Question mark’ over ash dieback support continues

The “question mark” over compensating losses for ash dieback continues, according to Sinn Féin spokesperson on Agriculture, Claire Kerrane. From...
Targeted deer culling at Killarney National Park to ‘intensify’

Rural Life

Targeted deer culling at Killarney National Park to ‘intensify’

With four new park rangers assigned to Killarney National Park, deer culling is expected to “intensify”, according to Minister of...
Funds raised to bring home contractor who died in New Zealand

Rural Life

Funds raised to bring home contractor who died in New Zealand

Funds are being raised following the death of 25-year-old Maurice McCarthy who died in New Zealand on April 8 this...
Watch: Tirlán launches project to enhance water quality

Agri-Business

Watch: Tirlán launches project to enhance water quality

Dairy processor, Tirlán has today (Wednesday, April 10) launched a project aimed at enhancing the water quality of the River Slaney, which...
Simon Harris elected as Taoiseach following Dáil vote

Agri Politics

Simon Harris elected as Taoiseach following Dáil vote

Simon Harris has been officially elected as the youngest serving Taoiseach today (Tuesday, April 9) following the Dáil vote. Harris...
ACA: Farmers should contact advisors for weather impact plans

Rural Life

ACA: Farmers should contact advisors for weather impact plans

If farmers feel “overwhelmed” by continuous wet weather impacts, then they should consult an advisor to form a plan for...
Copernicus: March 2024 was the warmest on global record

Rural Life

Copernicus: March 2024 was the warmest on global record

March 2024 was warmer than any previous March in the global data record, making it the tenth month in a...