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.

Minister confirms new apprenticeship for farm managers

Horticulture

Minister confirms new apprenticeship for farm managers

Sportsturf management is the first of five apprenticeship programmes launched in the agriculture and horticulture area, the Minister for Further...
Stronger incentives needed for sustainability – commissioner

Environment

Stronger incentives needed for sustainability – commissioner

Stronger incentives, more strategic policy implementation, and smarter innovations are needed for “greater sustainability, according to the European Commissioner for...
Farmers warned of above-average temperatures this summer

Rural Life

Farmers warned of above-average temperatures this summer

Above-average temperatures this summer and in the future will impact farmers in terms of stocking, fodder, fertiliser use, and pest...
Cow exit scheme still under ‘consideration’ – minister

CAP / Schemes

Cow exit scheme still under ‘consideration’ – minister

The development of a “proposal for a dairy cow reduction or an exit scheme” is still under consideration, the Minister...
DAFM: Campaign to tackle dog ‘aggression’ and sheep attacks

Sheep News

DAFM: Campaign to tackle dog ‘aggression’ and sheep attacks

The development of a responsible pet ownership campaign is priority according to the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine...
NPWS and OPW urged to erect warning signs about Lyme disease

Rural Life

NPWS and OPW urged to erect warning signs about Lyme disease

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the Office of Public Works (OPW) are being urged to erect signage...
CEJA conference highlights main issues for young farmers

Environment

CEJA conference highlights main issues for young farmers

Generational issues and consumer miscommunication were among the main issues affecting young farmers which were highlighted at the European Council...
Guidelines for a safe silage harvest – Heydon

Farm Safety

Guidelines for a safe silage harvest – Heydon

Silage harvesting is already underway and the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with...
Third of consumers cutting back on animal products – survey

Environment

Third of consumers cutting back on animal products – survey

Around a third (36%) of Irish consumers have indicated that they are cutting back on animal products, according to a...
Study: Farms to decline but size to double by 2100

Rural Life

Study: Farms to decline but size to double by 2100

The number of farms globally will most likely decline by the end of the 21st century, and the average farm...
WMO: Food security warning over soaring temperatures

Environment

WMO: Food security warning over soaring temperatures

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has warned that global temperatures are likely to reach record levels within the next five...
Scientists create calf with reduced susceptibility to BVDV

Dairy News

Scientists create calf with reduced susceptibility to BVDV

Scientists in the US have created a gene-edited calf with what they have called “dramatically reduced” susceptibility to infection of...
‘Bee Better’ campaign to protect habitats of pollinators

Environment

‘Bee Better’ campaign to protect habitats of pollinators

The ‘Bee Better’ campaign has been launched ahead of World Bee Day on Saturday (May 20), to raise awareness about...
No intention to ‘adjust’ Tillage Incentive Scheme – McConalogue

Tillage

No intention to ‘adjust’ Tillage Incentive Scheme – McConalogue

The Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has been asked to “adjust” the Tillage Incentive Scheme (TIS)...
SEAI survey: ‘High levels of support’ for renewable energy

Environment

SEAI survey: ‘High levels of support’ for renewable energy

Householders are “generally positive” towards new wind and solar farms, a new national survey from the Sustainable Energy Authority of...
Return of migratory birds mapped out by ESRI

Rural Life

Return of migratory birds mapped out by ESRI

Esri Ireland, the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) operator, has created a digital map highlighting the flight paths of a number...
Recall of poultry product amid salmonella concerns

Pig/Poultry

Recall of poultry product amid salmonella concerns

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall of specific batches of Tesco frozen southern fried chicken...
CSO: Fertiliser prices show a decline of 5.9% in March

Agri-Business

CSO: Fertiliser prices show a decline of 5.9% in March

Fertiliser prices have declined again in March, down 5.9% on February according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office...