Rubina Freiberg

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Rubina Freiberg graduated from Griffith College Dublin with an honours degree communications and media production. She has been awarded for Best Academic Achievement, and her previous work on food labelling was nominated for the European Commission Award at the National Student Media Awards 2020. She grew up in a rural village in south-west Germany before relocating to Dublin in 2018 to pursue a career in journalism. She previously gained experience in digital and print media while working at a German newspaper. She was also previously involved as the sub-editor for the production of ONUS, an Irish Arts and Culture Magazine. A German native, Rubina has a strong passion for food and its production.

BASF closes ammonia production plant in Germany
BASF closes ammonia production plant in Germany

German chemicals company BASF has announced the closure of one ammonia production plant at its headquarters in Ludwigshafen due to...

Pilot project at Mountbellew Mart to promote social inclusion
Pilot project at Mountbellew Mart to promote social inclusion

Over the next two months a pilot initiative at Mountbellew Livestock Mart, Co. Galway called ‘Farmer’s Yards’ aims to support...

Call for conservation centre to protect native Irish breeds
Call for conservation centre to protect native Irish breeds

A new report on the promotion of rare and heritage breeds in Ireland has called for the establishment of a...

Reducing food waste means respecting farm families – minister
Reducing food waste means respecting farm families – minister

As households put €700 worth of food in the bin every year, reducing food waste has been described as a...

Video: ICSA protesters say sheep sector is ‘on its knees’
Video: ICSA protesters say sheep sector is ‘on its knees’

The government has to either support the sheep sector or watch it close its doors, the president of the Irish...

Countdown is on to the 154th Balmoral Show this May
Countdown is on to the 154th Balmoral Show this May

The 154th Balmoral Show celebrating the best in food, farming and rural life at Balmoral Park, Lisburn from May 10-13,...

DAFM urged to ensure all ACRES applicants are accepted
DAFM urged to ensure all ACRES applicants are accepted

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has reiterated demands to include all applicants in the Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)...

Pig price increase of 8c/kg ‘good news’ but more needed
Pig price increase of 8c/kg ‘good news’ but more needed

Pig farmers across the country are breathing a small sigh of relief following an 8c/kg rise in pig prices today...

Sales positions and other agri jobs available
Sales positions and other agri jobs available

There are several exciting job opportunities currently available in the agri-sector including sales positions, which will be attractive to a...

Expansion of walking trails to see more farmland involved
Expansion of walking trails to see more farmland involved

A major expansion of walking trails across the country will see more farmers and landowners involved in opening the countryside...

Rural TDs ‘stand firmly’ with sheep farmers amid sector crisis
Rural TDs ‘stand firmly’ with sheep farmers amid sector crisis

Rural TDs “stand firmly” with sheep farmers in their campaign for increased support by government which has thus far failed...

EU Commission urged to investigate BSE case in Brazil
EU Commission urged to investigate BSE case in Brazil

Irish farmers will expect a better price for their cattle if demand from China increases as Brazil has suspended beef...

Frustration over Irish forestry policy reaches new highs
Frustration over Irish forestry policy reaches new highs

Despite the planting season reaching its “peak time” now, frustration rises over ongoing forestry licensing issues as no afforestation licences...

Retailers ‘cannot rely’ on imported fruit and veg
Retailers ‘cannot rely’ on imported fruit and veg

The current shortages of fruit and vegetables have been described as a direct result of soaring input costs and the...

Over €1m paid to farmers and agri-businesses under TBESS
Over €1m paid to farmers and agri-businesses under TBESS

A total of €1.04 million has been paid to businesses in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector under the Temporary...

Discussions on Ireland’s forestry strategy continue
Discussions on Ireland’s forestry strategy continue

The Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine will discuss Ireland’s forestry policy and strategy with the Irish Timber...

GDT price index drops again at latest auction
GDT price index drops again at latest auction

The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index has fallen by 1.5% at the latest auction today (Tuesday, February 21), compared...

Fair marks start of hardy nursery stock trading season
Fair marks start of hardy nursery stock trading season

The start of the hardy nursery stock trading season has been marked at the first trolley fair of 2023 held...