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.

Vogelsang expands dealer network across the north
Vogelsang expands dealer network across the north

DA Forgie and Vogelsang Ireland have announced a new partnership with a shared focus on delivering slurry management technology to...

DAERA report on environmental improvements published
DAERA report on environmental improvements published

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today (Tuesday, January 27) published Northern Ireland’s first Annual Progress...

Advice: What to know as NI closed slurry spreading period ends
Advice: What to know as NI closed slurry spreading period ends

The closed period for spreading slurry is a condition of the Nutrient Action Programme Regulations (NAP) in Northern Ireland and ends at...

Trials to start on link between sulphur content in feed, metabolic issues and Bovaer
Trials to start on link between sulphur content in feed, metabolic issues and Bovaer

Data analysis carried out by independent non-profit research organisation SEGES Innovation in Denmark has suggested that Bovaer, in combination with...

Watch: Historic collection of vintage tractors to go to auction hammer
Watch: Historic collection of vintage tractors to go to auction hammer

A landmark vintage tractor auction, showcasing the lifelong collection of renowned enthusiast Ronnie Deering of Newtownards, will take place later...

JCB scoops Machine of the Year Award at LAMMA
JCB scoops Machine of the Year Award at LAMMA

JCB has been presented with the top Machine of the Year award at the LAMMA show, the UK’s biggest agricultural...

Lamb labelled ‘runaway success’ of Christmas 2025
Lamb labelled ‘runaway success’ of Christmas 2025

Grocery sales reached a record £13.8 billion for Christmas 2025, with shoppers spending on average £476 at supermarkets during the...

Nominations open for British Veterinary Association Awards
Nominations open for British Veterinary Association Awards

Nominations are now open for this year’s prestigious British Veterinary Association (BVA) Awards. Vets, vet teams and for some awards, members...

Watch: All the highlights from day one of LAMMA
Watch: All the highlights from day one of LAMMA

Thousands of visitors descended on the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Bermingham today (Wednesday, January 14) for day one of...

Marks & Spencer sees significant bump in food sales for Christmas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...