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.

Marks & Spencer sees significant bump in food sales for Christmas

N.Ireland

Marks & Spencer sees significant bump in food sales for Christmas

Marks & Spencer saw a bump of almost 6% on food sales on a like-for-like basis in the final quarter...
France joins Ireland in decision to vote against Mercosur trade deal

Agri-Business

France joins Ireland in decision to vote against Mercosur trade deal

France has formally announced that it has decided to vote against the proposed EU Mercosur Trade Agreement at a meeting...
UFU expresses solidarity with European farmers over Mercosur deal

N.Ireland

UFU expresses solidarity with European farmers over Mercosur deal

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has reaffirmed its support for European farmers in light of the evolving EU-Mercosur trade agreement...
Knight Frank: 1ac of farmland now worth just under £8,700

Agri-Business

Knight Frank: 1ac of farmland now worth just under £8,700

The farmland market remains becalmed, but the government’s inheritance tax U-turn could boost confidence, according to a global property consultancy....
Watch: French farmers stage dawn protest over Mercosur deal and CAP

Agri-Business

Watch: French farmers stage dawn protest over Mercosur deal and CAP

French farmers mobilised in Paris at dawn today (Thursday, January 8) to highlight a number of concerns they have for...
New project to explore alternative livestock feeds to reduce emissions

Environment

New project to explore alternative livestock feeds to reduce emissions

The steak on your plate and the milk in your coffee could soon have a smaller environmental footprint, thanks to...
DAERA minister opens fund to improve water quality

N.Ireland

DAERA minister opens fund to improve water quality

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced the opening of the 2026/2027 call for...
More warnings for snow and ice ahead of Storm Goretti

Rural Life

More warnings for snow and ice ahead of Storm Goretti

UKHSA Amber cold weather health alerts are in place for all regions of England until Sunday, January 11. A number of severe weather...
NFU appoints new director general with mixed farm background

Agri-Business

NFU appoints new director general with mixed farm background

Sophie Throup has been appointed to succeed Terry Jones as director general of the NFU when he steps down in...
Animal health and welfare professor receives King’s honour

Rural Life

Animal health and welfare professor receives King’s honour

A senior animal health and welfare professor at the oldest agricultural college in the English-speaking world has been recognised in...
Explainer: What are the changes to UK agricultural property relief?

N.Ireland

Explainer: What are the changes to UK agricultural property relief?

Agricultural property relief and business property relief will be reformed from April 6, 2026 and increased thresholds were announced by...
Breaking: UK Government increases inheritance tax relief after farmer pressure

Agri-Business

Breaking: UK Government increases inheritance tax relief after farmer pressure

The UK Government has today (Tuesday, December 23) announced that the level of the Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold...
Dawn Meats and Dunbia celebrate year end with 60 awards

N.Ireland

Dawn Meats and Dunbia celebrate year end with 60 awards

Dawn Meats and Dunbia, a division of Dawn Meats, are celebrating the end of the year with 60 successful award...
EPPO investigates possible fraud involving tech for agriculture in Lithuania

Agri-Business

EPPO investigates possible fraud involving tech for agriculture in Lithuania

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Lithuania is investigating possible subsidy fraud by a company with alleged links to...
NI farmers urged to act on TB ‘resolved inconclusive animals’

N.Ireland

NI farmers urged to act on TB ‘resolved inconclusive animals’

Herd keepers across Northern Ireland are to receive written advice from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)...
Mercosur deal labelled as ‘serious threat’ to NI agri-food sector

N.Ireland

Mercosur deal labelled as ‘serious threat’ to NI agri-food sector

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has issued renewed warnings about the EU’s Mercosur trade agreement, describing it as a potential...
DAERA launches public consultation on next stage of river basin plan

N.Ireland

DAERA launches public consultation on next stage of river basin plan

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today (Thursday, December 18) launched a six-month public consultation on...
Census: Total cattle numbers drop by 2% in NI since 2024

N.Ireland

Census: Total cattle numbers drop by 2% in NI since 2024

The results from the June 2025 Agricultural Census have been released today, Thursday, December 11 by the Department of Agriculture, Environment...
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