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.

Studies show restoring habitats can prevent disease spread

N.Ireland

Studies show restoring habitats can prevent disease spread

Preserving and restoring natural habitats could prevent pathogens that originate in wildlife from spilling over into domesticated animals and humans,...
Research: Beef production to decline in Europe in 2023

Agri-Business

Research: Beef production to decline in Europe in 2023

The global beef market remains solid, according to the latest beef report by Rabobank. However, growing economic and supply-side pressures...
Leading agri-business action plan to scale up regenerative farming

Agri-Business

Leading agri-business action plan to scale up regenerative farming

A group of the world’s largest and most influential agri-business companies and organisations has this week launched an action plan...
FAO: Rising cereal prices offset declines in other commodities

Agri-Business

FAO: Rising cereal prices offset declines in other commodities

The benchmark for world food commodity prices was broadly stable in October, with rising cereal prices more than offset by...
Report: 35% drop in global finance for fossil fuels

Environment

Report: 35% drop in global finance for fossil fuels

A new report by Oil Change International and Friends of the Earth US reveals that between 2019 and 2021, the...
Agritech expands NI operations with new appointment

Agri-Business

Agritech expands NI operations with new appointment

Agritech has announced that Ulster native Eimear Diamond will take up a post as commercial director for newly formed AGRITECH-NI...
Kepak appoints food business leader as non-executive director

Agri-Business

Kepak appoints food business leader as non-executive director

The Board of Kepak Group has announced the appointment of food business leader Flor Healy as a non-executive director. Healy...
Bayer launches German facility aimed at sustainable food security

Agri-Business

Bayer launches German facility aimed at sustainable food security

Crop science and biotechnology company Bayer has launched a new facility in Germany aimed at ensuring sustainable food security. The...
Weekend weather: Mild with rain and some drier conditions

N.Ireland

Weekend weather: Mild with rain and some drier conditions

The weekend weather forecast indicates that we are in store for a mix of heavy rain with breezy conditions, albeit...
Agriland Media Group appoints commercial sales manager

Agri-Business

Agriland Media Group appoints commercial sales manager

Agriland Media Group continues to expand and grow its operations with a significant appointment to its commercial division. Jane Murphy...
World Food Forum: Market transparency crucial in fertiliser trade

Agri-Business

World Food Forum: Market transparency crucial in fertiliser trade

Market transparency is crucial when it comes to fertiliser trade since reduced availability and accessibility, interruption of supply chains and...
Agriland expands team with appointment of deputy news editor

Agri-Business

Agriland expands team with appointment of deputy news editor

Agriland Media Group is continuing to expand its team of journalists and digital staff with several appointments made in recent...
Lakeland Dairies announces new CEO

Agri-Business

Lakeland Dairies announces new CEO

The Board of Lakeland Dairies has announced Colin Kelly as group chief executive officer (CEO) designate. Kelly will take up...
Australia introduces new animal welfare standards for poultry

N.Ireland

Australia introduces new animal welfare standards for poultry

The Independent Poultry Welfare Panel commissioned by all Australian agriculture ministers in 2019 has completed its work on developing new...
Research: Bee diversity needed to maintain crop pollination

N.Ireland

Research: Bee diversity needed to maintain crop pollination

Rutgers University in the US, has conducted the first study showing how bee diversity is needed to maintain crop yields...
Royal DSM acquires animal nutrition company in Brazil

Agri-Business

Royal DSM acquires animal nutrition company in Brazil

Global health and nutrition company, Royal DSM, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Prodap, a leading animal nutrition...
Weather: Status Yellow rain warning issued for weekend

N.Ireland

Weather: Status Yellow rain warning issued for weekend

Met Éireann, the Republic of Ireland's national weather service, has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for rain for this...
DeLaval breaks ground on rebuild at Hamra Farm

Agri-Business

DeLaval breaks ground on rebuild at Hamra Farm

DeLaval has begun the groundbreaking at Hamra Farm in Sweden for a 18,000m² rebuild. The investment in more modern and...
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