Trish Hayes

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Trish is from a typical Irish dairy farm in Two-Mile Borris, Co. Tipperary. She is currently in third year studying Animal Science in UCD. As part of her studies, she has undertaken a period of professional work experience in the dairy, beef, pig, sheep and organic farming sectors.

Sheep shearer shortage poses serious threat to wool trade

Sheep

Sheep shearer shortage poses serious threat to wool trade

Recent record temperatures have catapulted sheep shearers into action. However, demand is far exceeding supply, the Irish Sheep Shearers Association (ISSA)...
Local producers showcased at SHEEP 2018

Rural Life

Local producers showcased at SHEEP 2018

SHEEP 2018 promises a day full of activities that will satisfy sheep enthusiasts, families and food lovers. This year the event...
FCI to stage ‘monster’ charity BBQ

Machinery

FCI to stage ‘monster’ charity BBQ

The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) will stage its annual monster charity barbecue and auction on...
Enterprise Ireland launches €500,000 start-up fund

Agri-Business

Enterprise Ireland launches €500,000 start-up fund

Enterprise Ireland has recently announced a new Competitive Start Fund (CSF) totalling up to €500,000 to support start-ups in the...
Ireland has warmed by half a degree in the last 30 years

Environment

Ireland has warmed by half a degree in the last 30 years

Irish farmers struggle in the clutches of recent soaring temperatures – but should we have seen it coming in light...
Creed welcomes French Minister for Agriculture to Cork

Agri Politics

Creed welcomes French Minister for Agriculture to Cork

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed welcomed his French counterpart, Stephane Travert, to Ireland recently for a...
What sires are the beef calves from the dairy herd sired by?

Beef

What sires are the beef calves from the dairy herd sired by?

Ireland’s dairy-beef industry has found itself propelled into the fast lane. With expansion in the national dairy herd in recent...
Engines at the ready for annual vintage run in Louth

Rural Life

Engines at the ready for annual vintage run in Louth

All engines are raring to go in the small village of Knockbridge, Co. Louth, for the upcoming road run and...
‘I cannot control the weather’ – Creed

Environment

‘I cannot control the weather’ – Creed

Farmers across Ireland are being rendered helpless once again, in light of recent extreme weather conditions. Speaking on RTE Radio One’s Morning...
‘Our policy of driving dairy expansion is deeply flawed’

Environment

‘Our policy of driving dairy expansion is deeply flawed’

Irish dairy farmers are being urged to prepare for unavoidable “extreme weather shocks” in the coming years, a leading climatologist...
Warm weather remains this week with highs of 30°

Environment

Warm weather remains this week with highs of 30°

Warm temperatures remain in store for all parts of the country over the next few days, with long spells of...
Heatwave increases risk of machinery disasters – FCI

Machinery

Heatwave increases risk of machinery disasters – FCI

Projected temperature highs of 30° will have haymakers nationwide raring to go this week. However, the Association of Farm &...
Video: Rising temperatures provide fuel for ‘hay devils’

Environment

Video: Rising temperatures provide fuel for ‘hay devils’

Strong whirlwinds have been making landfall across the Irish countryside in recent days – fuelled by the rising temperatures. The...
TEDx Longford: ‘Irish farmers can make money using less chemicals’

Agri Politics

TEDx Longford: ‘Irish farmers can make money using less chemicals’

The president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA), Patrick Kent, promises to deliver a “hard-hitting” speech when...
Aurivo farmers ‘lead mobile revolution’ with new milk app

Dairy

Aurivo farmers ‘lead mobile revolution’ with new milk app

Information is now available at the drop of a hat for all Aurivo milk suppliers – both north and south...
‘Globalisation must work for EU farmers’ – Agriculture MEPs warn

CAP / Schemes

‘Globalisation must work for EU farmers’ – Agriculture MEPs warn

Trade deals with third countries must be fair and balanced, imported foodstuffs must comply with high European Union (EU) standards...
Community ownership to play a ‘key role’ in renewable electricity scheme

CAP / Schemes

Community ownership to play a ‘key role’ in renewable electricity scheme

Community ownership will play a key role in the new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme to be announced in the coming...