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.

New €2.7m in funding for biodiversity projects

biodiversity

New €2.7m in funding for biodiversity projects

A funding package totaling €2.7 million has been approved for biodiversity projects throughout the country, the Minister of State for...
Pro-Nature Restoration rally heads to Leinster House

Agri Politics

Pro-Nature Restoration rally heads to Leinster House

A coalition of environmental organisations will hold a rally today (Wednesday, May 31) outside Leinster House in Dublin to highlight...
New Zealand: Breeding index proposal causes controversy

Dairy

New Zealand: Breeding index proposal causes controversy

A proposal to develop a single evaluation breeding index for New Zealand which was launched by industry organisation, DairyNZ, has...
Minister accused of being ‘clueless’ about forestry sector

Forestry

Minister accused of being ‘clueless’ about forestry sector

There is a “clueless and out-of-touch mentality” from government ministers when it comes to the current crisis in the forestry...
Legend John Tracey leaves a ‘huge ploughing legacy’

Rural Life

Legend John Tracey leaves a ‘huge ploughing legacy’

Co. Carlow ploughing champion, John Tracey, will leave behind a “huge ploughing legacy”, according to the managing director for the...
The Keenans begin their journey to organic farming

Organics

The Keenans begin their journey to organic farming

Martin and Kathleen Keenan, from Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, have been slowly switching over to organic farming for the past year....
Brennan’s Kilkenny farm to be debated in Dáil and Seanad

Rural Life

Brennan’s Kilkenny farm to be debated in Dáil and Seanad

The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture has asked that issues of environmental contamination at Dan Brennan’s farm in Co. Kilkenny...
Laois farmer holds first ‘Growing Organics’ walk

Organics

Laois farmer holds first ‘Growing Organics’ walk

The first ‘Growing Organics’ farm walk takes place next week (Friday, June 2) on the farm of Jason Stanley, Errill,...
CSO: Pig slaughterings down 19.7% from last year

Pig/Poultry

CSO: Pig slaughterings down 19.7% from last year

The number of pig slaughterings in April was 19.7% lower than the same month last year, according to the Central...
An Taisce expands pond biodiversity project

Environment

An Taisce expands pond biodiversity project

The publication of a ‘Ponds for Wildlife’ pamphlet has been launched by An Taisce’s Legacy4LIFE ponds biodiversity team. The pamphlet...
Farmers profits key for Farm to Fork success – MEP

Environment

Farmers profits key for Farm to Fork success – MEP

Agriculture in the future must be profitable for farmers, otherwise the Farm to Fork Strategy won’t succeed, founder of the...
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...