Stella Meehan

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Stella Meehan has a Masters in Journalism from NUI (National University of Ireland) Galway and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Sociology and Politics. She comes from a farming and business background in Co. Galway. Previously, she worked in the broadcasting, print and political sectors.

Tributes paid to NIFCC retiring CEO

N.Ireland

Tributes paid to NIFCC retiring CEO

Northern Ireland Food Chain Certification (NIFCC) has paid tribute to its retiring CEO Valerie McCann, marking 24 years of service...
Global appetite drives Australian beef exports to ‘new highs’

Agri-Business

Global appetite drives Australian beef exports to ‘new highs’

Australia has officially broken the record for the highest volume of beef exported in a calendar year, with year-to-date exports...
Want to know how to increase yields with lower inputs of N?

Environment

Want to know how to increase yields with lower inputs of N?

Higher plant diversity in agricultural grasslands increases yields with lower inputs of nitrogen fertiliser. That is the main finding of...
Market access a priority in light of bluetongue – LMC

N.Ireland

Market access a priority in light of bluetongue – LMC

With the presence of bluetongue (BTV-3) now confirmed in Northern Ireland (NI), the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is urging...
NI farmers urged to ‘opt into’ Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme

N.Ireland

NI farmers urged to ‘opt into’ Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme

Farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to opt into the latest phase of the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme....
What suckler farmers need to know about myostatin

N.Ireland

What suckler farmers need to know about myostatin

In recent years, talk of myostatin has grown steadily around show and sale rings, with many farmers turning to it...
Turning potato crop waste into skincare gold in Scotland

Arable

Turning potato crop waste into skincare gold in Scotland

Scientists from the University of Aberdeen are part of a team looking to turn potato waste into high value compounds that can be used...
Report: Beef production in Ireland down 4% since first half of 2024

Beef

Report: Beef production in Ireland down 4% since first half of 2024

Beef production in key producing and consuming regions is expected to contract by 0.8% in 2025 compared to 2024 volumes....
UFU: Inheritance tax threshold ‘still not good enough’

N.Ireland

UFU: Inheritance tax threshold ‘still not good enough’

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that Northern Ireland will still be hit hardest by the new inheritance tax...
Boehringer Ingelheim MD elected president of global animal health association

Agri-Business

Boehringer Ingelheim MD elected president of global animal health association

Dr. Armin Wiesler, a member of the board of managing directors at Boehringer Ingelheim with responsibility for the Animal Health...
Rollout of new Farm Sustainability Payment proceeds in NI

N.Ireland

Rollout of new Farm Sustainability Payment proceeds in NI

Rollout of a key element of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) flagship Sustainable Agriculture Programme will...
New vet lead appointed to Ai Services and Eurogene

N.Ireland

New vet lead appointed to Ai Services and Eurogene

Ai Services and Eurogene have appointed a new group veterinary officer to advance artificial insemination (AI) and bull genetics. Dr....
Former Ambassador to US to speak at Agri Guild Dillon lecture

Agri-Business

Former Ambassador to US to speak at Agri Guild Dillon lecture

Former Ambassador to the United States, Daniel Mulhall, will deliver this year’s Michael Dillon Memorial Lecture hosted by the Guild...
Analysis: Butter market continues to weaken

Agri-Business

Analysis: Butter market continues to weaken

The butter market continues to weaken despite the seasonal period in which additional demand would typically provide support, according to...
Farm Focus: Turning soil data into action on the Ards Peninsula

N.Ireland

Farm Focus: Turning soil data into action on the Ards Peninsula

Andrew and Joshua McClements have been early participants of Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) in Northern Ireland. They have outlined...
UFU notifying members about poultry housing order

N.Ireland

UFU notifying members about poultry housing order

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is notifying members that mandatory housing measures for all poultry and kept birds come into...
UFU calls for ‘full reset’ of DAERA

N.Ireland

UFU calls for ‘full reset’ of DAERA

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has today (Wednesday, November 5) said that it wants to see a ‘full reset’ of...
Syngenta sales down by 2% in first 9 months of 2025

Agri-Business

Syngenta sales down by 2% in first 9 months of 2025

Syngenta Group has announced financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2025. Sales for the...
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