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.

TD queries NI ‘agri-practices’ and water quality in south

Rural Life

TD queries NI ‘agri-practices’ and water quality in south

Waterways Ireland, the cross-border body which manages more than 1,000km of inland waterways, including rivers, should have more of a...
TAMS 3: Grants for tillage farmers & young farmers

Rural Life

TAMS 3: Grants for tillage farmers & young farmers

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has highlighted details of grant aid available for tillage farmers and young...
Video: How to qualify for farm safety funding

Farm Safety

Video: How to qualify for farm safety funding

Following the announcement of €1.5 million funding for farm safety, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
Women farmers: How to apply for TAMS 3

Rural Life

Women farmers: How to apply for TAMS 3

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has warned that “joint ventures” do not qualify for the TAMS...
Water ‘management’ will be a farming issue – Met Éireann

Environment

Water ‘management’ will be a farming issue – Met Éireann

Farmers will likely face more heavy rainfall issues in the short term because of evolving climate conditions, according to Met...
AstraZeneca turns to cow manure to cut carbon footprint

Environment

AstraZeneca turns to cow manure to cut carbon footprint

Pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca has announced it is switching to biogas produced from cow manure and food waste in the US...
Dairy farmers sponsor GAA club to highlight sustainability

Rural Life

Dairy farmers sponsor GAA club to highlight sustainability

A group of dairy farmers in Knockanore, Co. Waterford have sponsored their local GAA club for the next five years...
Nature restoration ‘fight’ must continue – Green Party

Environment

Nature restoration ‘fight’ must continue – Green Party

Following the postponed voting session of the Nature Restoration Law in the European Parliament, the Green Party has announced that...
Butcher salaries soar in 2023 as demand increases

Agri-Business

Butcher salaries soar in 2023 as demand increases

There has been a growing demand for butchers of all levels across the country which has led to an increase...
CEJA: EU should place farmers at ‘core’ of ag economy

Agri Politics

CEJA: EU should place farmers at ‘core’ of ag economy

Farmers in the European Union should be at the “core” of the agricultural economy, according to European Council of Young...
Always insist on payment ‘on the day’ – ICMSA

Beef News

Always insist on payment ‘on the day’ – ICMSA

In the “hurly burly” of selling cattle to the factory, farmers can overlook getting payment right away, according to the...
Minister warns dog owners to keep dogs safe in hot weather

Rural Life

Minister warns dog owners to keep dogs safe in hot weather

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has issued cautionary advice to pet owners in relation to keeping...
Livelihoods of sheep farmers ‘at stake’ – TD

Agri Politics

Livelihoods of sheep farmers ‘at stake’ – TD

The livelihoods of individuals and long-term sustainability of the sheep sector is “at stake”, according to Independent TD, Mattie McGrath....
Projected loss of over 10,000 farm workers by 2035 – report

Rural Life

Projected loss of over 10,000 farm workers by 2035 – report

There is a projected loss of 10,600 farm and related workers between 2022 and 2035, according to a recent report...
Herdwatch makes acquisition in 7-figure deal

Agri-Business

Herdwatch makes acquisition in 7-figure deal

Herdwatch announced today (Tuesday, June 13) that it will be acquiring Kingswood Computing Ltd., in a deal believed to be...
How can farmers make money from carbon farming?

Environment

How can farmers make money from carbon farming?

A number of climate and financing options exist to support farmers and land managers as they adopt to carbon farming,...
Cork-based butter brand signs major contract with Tesco

Agri-Business

Cork-based butter brand signs major contract with Tesco

Ór-Real Irish Butter has signed a new deal with Tesco, which will see the product stocked in 123 of it...
Uisce Éireann introduces more drought-related restrictions

Rural Life

Uisce Éireann introduces more drought-related restrictions

Uisce Éireann has introduced many drought-related restrictions throughout the country this week after a rise in temperatures. Met Éireann highlighted...