Stella Meehan

Editor

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.

N.Ireland

CAFRE students win gold at Worldskills National Finals

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) horticulture students have paved their way to success at the Worldskills National...

November 27, 2024

Beef

AHDB: Halal meat accounts for 30% of UK lamb sales

New research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) shows how halal consumers’ behaviours and consumption habits have changed...

November 27, 2024

Agri-Business

UK trial farmers use cattle to control invasive species

Farmers are using animals to control the invasive species, bracken, without chemicals while saving costs and restoring habitats, in a...

November 27, 2024

Agri-Business

Lower levels of beef and sheep production forecast for UK

New industry analysis has forecast lower levels of beef and sheep meat production in Great Britain by 2030. The work...

November 25, 2024

N.Ireland

Lakeland Dairies challenges election candidates to support dairy

With the general election fast approaching, Lakeland Dairies has urged political candidates to recognise the vital role of the dairy...

November 20, 2024

Agri-Business

JCB supports farmers opposed to inheritance tax changes

Employees from JCB’s farming businesses in Staffordshire were today (Tuesday, November 19) given a day off work to join a...

November 19, 2024

N.Ireland

AHDB seeks new chair to support levy payers

A successor is being sought to replace the current chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), with Nicholas...

November 19, 2024

N.Ireland

Great Agri-Food Debate set for Waterford next week

Ireland’s top universities are set to face-off at the semi-final and final stages of this year’s prestigious Great Agri-Food Debate...

November 19, 2024

Agri-Business

Warnings in US after E.coli breakout linked to organic carrots

Warnings have been issued across several states in the US after a significant breakout of E.coli linked to organic carrots....

November 18, 2024

Agri-Business

Meat Business Women forms partnership with Tesco

Meat Business Women (MBW) has announced a new two-year strategic partnership with Tesco to advance gender balance and inclusion across...

November 18, 2024

Agri-Business

Two companies sign European organic fertiliser agreement

Anglo American has announced the signing of a new polyhalite (organic) fertiliser agreement with Cefetra. Cefetra Group is a leading...

November 15, 2024

N.Ireland

Step forward for potential BVD herd restrictions in NI

Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) has welcomed discussions held at the AERA (Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) Committee yesterday...

November 15, 2024

Agri-Business

FAO: Global food imports to cost 2.2% more in 2024

The global food import bill is expected to increase by 2.2% from the previous year to more than $2 trillion...

November 15, 2024

N.Ireland

First Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework launched

Northern Ireland’s first Food Strategy Framework was launched today (Thursday, November 14) by Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs...

November 14, 2024

N.Ireland

Lakeland Dairies announces increase in milk price for Oct

The Lakeland Dairies board has decided on a price for milk supplied in October with the base price increasing from...

November 13, 2024

N.Ireland

Public views sought on Just Transition Commission for NI

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has launched a consultation on establishing a Just Transition...

November 12, 2024