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.

Fair trade principle being ignored with US import tariffs – AHDB

N.Ireland

Fair trade principle being ignored with US import tariffs – AHDB

Earlier this week, (Wednesday April 2), US President Donald Trump announced that the United States would be implementing tariffs of...
Milk pool caught in crosshairs of tariffs trade war – IBEC

N.Ireland

Milk pool caught in crosshairs of tariffs trade war – IBEC

The milk pool between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is caught in the crosshairs of a trade war...
Kepak appoints new chief financial officer

Agri-Business

Kepak appoints new chief financial officer

Kepak Group has today (Thursday, April 3) announced the appointment of Walter Martin as chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately....
FAO: Improved productivity key to less antibiotic use in livestock

Dairy

FAO: Improved productivity key to less antibiotic use in livestock

A new study led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and research partners highlights that...
Is pricier steak really on the cards for consumers?

Agri-Business

Is pricier steak really on the cards for consumers?

The price of beef products, such as steak and hamburgers, in supermarkets and the hospitality industry continues to rise. Globally,...
Livestock’s role in global society focus of Galway conference

N.Ireland

Livestock’s role in global society focus of Galway conference

The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) will host its 2025 conference in Galway in the coming weeks where the...
Ever thought about dairy farming in New Zealand?

N.Ireland

Ever thought about dairy farming in New Zealand?

With the dairy industry in New Zealand facing an ongoing demand for skilled workers, agricultural students from Ireland and Northern...
Rabobank: South American beef producers prioritise exports

Agri-Business

Rabobank: South American beef producers prioritise exports

According to a recent RaboResearch report, as global beef demand rises, South American producers are prioritising exports over domestic markets....
New chief operating officer at Lakeland Dairies

N.Ireland

New chief operating officer at Lakeland Dairies

Dairy cooperative Lakeland Dairies has announced the appointment of Niall Gallagher as its new chief operating officer (COO). Gallagher, who...
NI also implements mandatory housing order for poultry

N.Ireland

NI also implements mandatory housing order for poultry

Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from next...
Two native breeds to feature in on-farm pedigree sale

N.Ireland

Two native breeds to feature in on-farm pedigree sale

Co. Down’s Gill Hall Estate, the venue of the 2023 World Sheepdog Trials, is set to open its gates for...
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...
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