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.

‘Inevitable’ that milk price will fall back further – Lakeland CEO

Agri-Business

‘Inevitable’ that milk price will fall back further – Lakeland CEO

Milk price in the short-term is likely to contract even further in the months ahead as markets continue to determine...
Operating profit at Lakeland Dairies up 15%

Agri-Business

Operating profit at Lakeland Dairies up 15%

Operating profit at Lakeland Dairies reached £28.7 million in 2022, an increase of £5.1 million (15%). The cross-border dairy processor...
Status Orange wind warning for two counties tomorrow

N.Ireland

Status Orange wind warning for two counties tomorrow

Met Éireann has this afternoon (Tuesday, April 11) issued a Status Orange warning for wind for two counties for tomorrow....
Dawn Meats relaunches management programme with UCD

Agri-Business

Dawn Meats relaunches management programme with UCD

Dawn Meats has announced the return of its Management Development Programme run in association with University College Dublin (UCD). The...
Ulster Bank NI acknowledges challenges facing agri sector

Agri-Business

Ulster Bank NI acknowledges challenges facing agri sector

After a year of soaring food, fuel, and energy prices for consumers and farmers alike, inflationary pressures are likely to...
German meat consumption in 2022 was lowest on record

Agri-Business

German meat consumption in 2022 was lowest on record

Preliminary information from the Federal Information Centre for Agriculture (BZL) in Germany shows that the long-term trend towards lower meat...
Agriland journalist shortlisted for student media award

Agri-Business

Agriland journalist shortlisted for student media award

Agriland journalist, Eva Osborne-Sherlock has been shortlisted in Ireland's National Student Media Awards, known as the ‘Smedias’. Her article: ‘Digestate:...
USDA outlines support for California farmers affected by floods

Agri-Business

USDA outlines support for California farmers affected by floods

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has outlined a number of assistance programmes for dairy farmers in California impacted...
Chile records first case of bird flu in a human

Pig/Poultry

Chile records first case of bird flu in a human

The Ministry of Health in Chile has reported that it has detected its first case of avian influenza, also known...
SETU announced as winner of Great Agri-Food Debate

Agri-Business

SETU announced as winner of Great Agri-Food Debate

South East Technological University (SETU) has been declared the winner of the 8th annual Great Agri-Food debate, organised by Dawn...
McDonald’s in new 2-year partnership with Meat Business Women

Agri-Business

McDonald’s in new 2-year partnership with Meat Business Women

McDonald’s UK and Ireland has committed to continue to shift the dial on diversity and inclusion in the meat industry...
World Farmers’ Organisation sets up solidarity fund for members

Agri-Business

World Farmers’ Organisation sets up solidarity fund for members

The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) has announced the establishment of a solidarity fund to assist and support the member organisations...
Research: Co-locating crops and solar can increase performance

N.Ireland

Research: Co-locating crops and solar can increase performance

Growing commercial crops on solar farms can both increase commercial food production and improve solar panel performance and longevity, according...
Dawn Meats Group UK company acquires lamb processor

Agri-Business

Dawn Meats Group UK company acquires lamb processor

Dunbia, part of the Dawn Meats Group, has acquired a lamb processing site in Cornwall. The company has said that...
Report: Global hunger to spiral as debt crisis increases

Agri-Business

Report: Global hunger to spiral as debt crisis increases

Leading food systems experts are warning the food-price crisis is entering a dangerous new phase, as the world teeters on...
EU agri committee urged to visit border region

Agri-Business

EU agri committee urged to visit border region

MEP Chris MacManus has requested the EU Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development to visit border counties in Ireland to...
Court: Farmer convicted for water pollution offence

N.Ireland

Court: Farmer convicted for water pollution offence

A farmer in Northern Ireland has been convicted in court today (Monday, February 13) for a water pollution offence. Co....
Farmer sentenced for causing ‘unnecessary suffering’ to animals

N.Ireland

Farmer sentenced for causing ‘unnecessary suffering’ to animals

A farmer from Northern Ireland has been sentenced to prison for causing unnecessary suffering to animals. Nigel Foster (55), of...
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