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.

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...
Beef and pork production to slow down in 2026 – report

Beef

Beef and pork production to slow down in 2026 – report

According to a RaboResearch report, the global animal protein industry is set to experience a slowdown in production growth in...
UFU: ‘No excuse’ for processors to cut lamb price as movement rules ease

N.Ireland

UFU: ‘No excuse’ for processors to cut lamb price as movement rules ease

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed the announcement by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) of...
Lakeland Dairies announces another 4c/L cut in milk price

N.Ireland

Lakeland Dairies announces another 4c/L cut in milk price

The Lakeland Dairies board has agreed the price for milk for November. A price of 36.25c/L at 3.6% butterfat and 3.3%...
UFU and NFU write to milk processors about ‘responsible behaviour’

N.Ireland

UFU and NFU write to milk processors about ‘responsible behaviour’

Following a meeting of the four UK farming unions, a joint open letter has been written to milk processors urging responsible...
Court: NI farmer sentenced in animal welfare case

N.Ireland

Court: NI farmer sentenced in animal welfare case

A farmer in Northern Ireland has been banned from owning or looking after animals following a conviction at Dungannon Court....
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....
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