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.

AHDB: Cereals supply and demand estimates for 2024/2025

Arable

AHDB: Cereals supply and demand estimates for 2024/2025

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has just published its second UK cereals supply and demand estimates for 2024/2025....
Minister Muir visits Tyrone forest devastated by storms

N.Ireland

Minister Muir visits Tyrone forest devastated by storms

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister, Andrew Muir, has visited Drum Manor Forest Park, in Cookstown,...
Study: Sheep involved in human livelihoods for 11,000 years

Sheep

Study: Sheep involved in human livelihoods for 11,000 years

Sheep have been intertwined with human livelihoods for over 11,000 years. As well as meat, their domestication led to humans...
UK Farm Assurance Review seeks less on-farm audits

N.Ireland

UK Farm Assurance Review seeks less on-farm audits

The first UK-wide, comprehensive review of farm assurance has called for a fundamental reset of the system to rebuild confidence...
Foot-and-mouth vaccine bank activated in Germany

Dairy

Foot-and-mouth vaccine bank activated in Germany

The state of Brandenburg in Germany has announced that it has activated its foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank. Earlier this...
FAO: Govts should have targets to reduce nitrogen

Environment

FAO: Govts should have targets to reduce nitrogen

The rise in nitrogen (N) fertilisers over the past century has significantly contributed to enhancing agricultural production and bolstering food...
DAERA: ‘Robust’ plans to manage risk of foot-and-mouth

N.Ireland

DAERA: ‘Robust’ plans to manage risk of foot-and-mouth

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has updated his Executive colleagues about the ongoing...
Second suspected case of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany

Dairy

Second suspected case of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany

A second case of foot-and-mouth disease is now suspected in Germany in a neighbouring area to the first confirmed case....
Concern about foot-and-mouth in NI with lack of import ban

N.Ireland

Concern about foot-and-mouth in NI with lack of import ban

Concern is mounting in some political spheres about the lack of a ban on the import of livestock from Germany...
Dutch ban on removal of veal calves amid foot-and-mouth concern

Dairy

Dutch ban on removal of veal calves amid foot-and-mouth concern

The Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature has decided to introduce new precautionary measures for the veal...
Bayer and Neste to develop feedstocks for renewable fuels

Agri-Business

Bayer and Neste to develop feedstocks for renewable fuels

Bayer and Neste, a leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel, today (Wednesday, January 8) announced that they...
RaboResearch: Global poultry industry set for strong growth

Agri-Business

RaboResearch: Global poultry industry set for strong growth

The global poultry market is expected to grow by 2.5% to 3% in 2025, continuing its strong momentum from 2024...
Muir reaffirms ‘commitment’ to agriculture at UK conference

N.Ireland

Muir reaffirms ‘commitment’ to agriculture at UK conference

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has spoken at the 2025 Oxford Farming Conference, assuring delegates of his...
Tesco urges govt to deliver ‘clear plan’ for agriculture

Agri-Business

Tesco urges govt to deliver ‘clear plan’ for agriculture

Tesco is calling on the government to provide a clear and comprehensive plan to support UK farmers in the transition...
92% of horticulture and cereals exported in 2024 went to UK

Agri-Business

92% of horticulture and cereals exported in 2024 went to UK

More than 90% of horticulture and cereals exported by Ireland in 2024 went to the UK market, according to the...
Ornua plans to close UK cheese manufacturing site

Agri-Business

Ornua plans to close UK cheese manufacturing site

Ornua Ingredients Europe (OIE) has announced a proposal to close its cheese manufacturing and formatting operation in Ledbury, Herefordshire, UK. ...
Stakeholder plan to tackle BVD in NI in 2025

N.Ireland

Stakeholder plan to tackle BVD in NI in 2025

The key focus of the BVD (bovine viral diarrhea) Programme by Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) in 2025 will...
NI farmers to judge at flagship UK dairy show

N.Ireland

NI farmers to judge at flagship UK dairy show

For the first time, Borderway UK Dairy Expo will showcase not only the finest of dairy cattle, but also a...
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