Maeve Hennessy

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Maeve is currently studying for a Bachelor of Arts in geography and linguistics at University of Limerick (UL) with a particular interest in earth science. She is a native of Co. Laois, having come from a sheep and suckler farm. She has gained experience working in the food and drinks industry as well as a farm shop and is a big sporting fan having been selected as vice-captain of her local camogie team in 2022.

EPA: 53,000t of food waste generated at production stage

Environment

EPA: 53,000t of food waste generated at production stage

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reported that an estimated 53,000t of food waste was generated at the primary production...
New project to demonstrate ‘resilient’ organic farming

Beef

New project to demonstrate ‘resilient’ organic farming

A new Teagasc organic farming research project, Growing Resilient Organic Farming Systems (GROFarmS), is being undertaken to demonstrate to farmers...
Ministers launch report on farmer health and wellbeing programme

Farm Safety

Ministers launch report on farmer health and wellbeing programme

An evaluation of the farmer health and wellbeing initiative ‘On Feirm Ground 1’ has been launched by Minister of State...
Potential to ‘significantly increase’ places in vet schools – minister

Veterinary

Potential to ‘significantly increase’ places in vet schools – minister

The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’ Donovan has said that there is potential...
Farm safety: Minister launches video on working from heights

Farm Safety

Farm safety: Minister launches video on working from heights

A video on ‘Farm Construction and Work at Height’ has been launched by Minister of State at the Department of...
Watch: How can grazing prevent further climate change?

Environment

Watch: How can grazing prevent further climate change?

Farmers have the ability to create carbon sinks with livestock by employing a system known as Adaptive Multi-Paddock (AMP) grazing...
Aurivo announces first student for Creeslough support programme

Rural Life

Aurivo announces first student for Creeslough support programme

Aurivo has announced Ciara Browne, a sixth year student from Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola, Co. Donegal as the first recipient of...
Women in agriculture are the ‘backbone’ of many farms – co-op

Women in Agriculture

Women in agriculture are the ‘backbone’ of many farms – co-op

The inaugural meeting of the Barryroe Co-op/Carbery Female Farming Seminar brought together women in agriculture to share experiences, tips, ideas...
Ban on e-collars will cause ‘fury’ in rural areas – NSA

N.Ireland

Ban on e-collars will cause ‘fury’ in rural areas – NSA

Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir has received criticism over his support for a...
Slurry: ‘Full compliance’ required to prevent nutrient loss – minister

Agri Politics

Slurry: ‘Full compliance’ required to prevent nutrient loss – minister

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has said that “full compliance” is required in regards to spreading slurry...
Survey: 80% of people want ‘stronger’ action towards climate change

Environment

Survey: 80% of people want ‘stronger’ action towards climate change

Over 80% of people across the globe want their government to take “stronger” action to combat climate change, according to...
MREF: Safe solar zones are ‘unnecessary’ and ‘ridiculous’

Agri-Business

MREF: Safe solar zones are ‘unnecessary’ and ‘ridiculous’

The Micro-Renewable Energy Federation (MREF) has called for an “immediate review” of the need for planning restrictions within “safe solar...
Rare breeds contribute to Ireland’s ‘unique’ diversity – McConalogue

Rural Life

Rare breeds contribute to Ireland’s ‘unique’ diversity – McConalogue

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said he is “delighted” to provide funding towards supporting...
Sun protection remains ‘critical’ for farmers – HSA

Rural Life

Sun protection remains ‘critical’ for farmers – HSA

As the daylight hours get longer, it is important for farmers to remember that even on cloudy days, sun protection...
Leaving Cert ag science exam students may feel ‘hard done by’

Rural Life

Leaving Cert ag science exam students may feel ‘hard done by’

Could you describe with the aid of a labelled diagram how a peat soil is formed – if the answer...
ITGA presents ‘unique’ native tree to Emo Court in Laois

Rural Life

ITGA presents ‘unique’ native tree to Emo Court in Laois

The Irish Timber Growers Association’s (ITGA) June field day and AGM was held at Emo Court, Co. Laois. To mark...
Fox cub found ‘caged up’ at Co. Mayo property

Rural Life

Fox cub found ‘caged up’ at Co. Mayo property

A fox cub has been discovered “caged up” according to an Garda Síochána, who conducted planned searches on a number...
Dairy farmer to host ‘Farming for Nature’ walk to regenerate forests

Agri-Business

Dairy farmer to host ‘Farming for Nature’ walk to regenerate forests

Dairy farmer from Cappamore Co. Limerick, Gearóid Maher, has been a “Farming for Nature” ambassador since 2021, and will host...
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