Louise Hickey

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News Journalist

Louise Hickey has 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 covered election counts.

CSO: Cost of food up 13% this year

Agri-Business

CSO: Cost of food up 13% this year

The cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 13.1% this year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics...
Offaly workshop: ‘Lack of clarity’ on rewetting at farm scale

Environment

Offaly workshop: ‘Lack of clarity’ on rewetting at farm scale

A workshop at Gurteen College, Co. Tipperary hosted by the new Teagasc Climate Centre and the ReWet project (Teagasc and...
‘Louth Council is not cooperating’ over commonage land – cllr

Rural Life

‘Louth Council is not cooperating’ over commonage land – cllr

Louth County Council has been accused of “not cooperating” in relation to issues which have arisen over commonage land by...
WRC: 47% of agri workplaces in breach of employment law

Other

WRC: 47% of agri workplaces in breach of employment law

A new report shows that 47% of agricultural workplaces were in breach of employment law last year when inspected by...
Farmers are ‘financially worse off’ this year – farm org

Other

Farmers are ‘financially worse off’ this year – farm org

Input costs are “outstripping” the increase in food prices and have left farmers financially worse off this year compared to...
Water pollution is a ‘serious problem’ – climate report

Environment

Water pollution is a ‘serious problem’ – climate report

Water pollution is a “serious problem in Ireland” according to a European report which has identified agriculture as “the main...
IGGG: Contaminated feed could lead to questions from consumers

Environment

IGGG: Contaminated feed could lead to questions from consumers

The discovery of plastic and muscle fibres in a consignment of surplus food imported as animal feed to Ireland could...
SETU Carlow launches new courses in agriculture

Other

SETU Carlow launches new courses in agriculture

South East Technological University (SETU) is offering nine new degree courses, in the areas of agricultural science, set design, and...
EU protein strategy should not undermine farmers – Irish MEP

Environment

EU protein strategy should not undermine farmers – Irish MEP

The new European Union protein strategy must not undermine Irish farmers, particularly those producing meat and dairy, the Sinn Féin...
EU report: Ireland must encourage climate adaptation

Environment

EU report: Ireland must encourage climate adaptation

Ireland needs to encourage climate adaptation according to a new European Union (EU) study that examined the impact of extreme...
‘No progress’ on scheme payments date

Agri-Business

‘No progress’ on scheme payments date

There has been “little or no progress” made on the department’s delayed payments plan for 2023 schemes, according to the...
IrBEA to host major conference in Leitrim on biochar

Environment

IrBEA to host major conference in Leitrim on biochar

The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) will host a conference in Co. Leitrim next week with the aim of raising the...
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