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.

Alltech: Global feed production steady in 2022

Agri-Business

Alltech: Global feed production steady in 2022

Global feed production remained steady in 2022 despite significant macroeconomic challenges that affected the entire supply chain, according to the...
Research: Aged meat does not pose more risk than fresh meat

Beef

Research: Aged meat does not pose more risk than fresh meat

Aged meat does not pose any additional risks compared to fresh meat if it is aged under controlled conditions, European...
Danone announces plan to reduce methane emissions by 30%

Agri-Business

Danone announces plan to reduce methane emissions by 30%

One of the world’s largest dairy companies, Danone, has announced today (Tuesday, January 17) a global action plan to reduce...
Cropin secures funding from investors including Google

Agri-Business

Cropin secures funding from investors including Google

Cropin, the global agritech company which built the world’s first industry cloud for agriculture, has secured funding from new investors...
Agri ministers and officials attend UN dialogue on agri-food systems

N.Ireland

Agri ministers and officials attend UN dialogue on agri-food systems

The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub (the Hub) convened a virtual dialogue between the Food Systems National Conveners and the...
Hope for Northern Ireland agri-trade as Brexit talks seem ‘positive’

Agri-Business

Hope for Northern Ireland agri-trade as Brexit talks seem ‘positive’

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin has welcomed a “new positive momentum” in Brexit talks which could be...
Danone ‘surprised’ by accusations regarding plastics use

Environment

Danone ‘surprised’ by accusations regarding plastics use

Global dairy company, Danone, has said that it is “surprised” by an accusation regarding its use of plastics along its...
Report: Chinese soya bean imports to decline by 2030

Agri-Business

Report: Chinese soya bean imports to decline by 2030

A new report projects that China’s soya bean imports will slow down and eventually decline through 2030 as a result...
$15m food crisis funding for small rural farmers in Ukraine

Agri-Business

$15m food crisis funding for small rural farmers in Ukraine

Rural households, smallholder farmers and small-scale agricultural enterprises in Ukraine will benefit from a $15.5 million project funded by the...
Moy Park and NIFDA directors honoured in New Year’s honours list

N.Ireland

Moy Park and NIFDA directors honoured in New Year’s honours list

A Moy Park director and an executive director of the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) have been acknowledged...
Jeremy Clarkson temporarily closes Diddly Squat Farm Shop

Agri-Business

Jeremy Clarkson temporarily closes Diddly Squat Farm Shop

Jeremy Clarkson has said that he will close the Diddly Squat Farm Shop tomorrow (Saturday, December 31) until February. The...
Arla Foods signs new supply contract with Belgian dairy co-op

Agri-Business

Arla Foods signs new supply contract with Belgian dairy co-op

Arla Foods Ingredients has agreed a new supply arrangement with Belgian dairy cooperative Milcobel. Under the terms of the partnership,...
RCSI teams up with Syngenta on project to protect crops

Agri-Business

RCSI teams up with Syngenta on project to protect crops

Researchers at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dublin have teamed up...
Global Dairy Trade index up slightly

Agri-Business

Global Dairy Trade index up slightly

The latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) event has concluded with the GDT price index up 0.6%. The average price was...
FAO to lead programme to transform agri-food systems

N.Ireland

FAO to lead programme to transform agri-food systems

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has developed a programme to transform global agri-food systems. Along...
FAO to launch report on black soils to mark World Soil Day

Environment

FAO to launch report on black soils to mark World Soil Day

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) will celebrate World Soil Day 2022 and launch its first...
Report: Pig production costs in 17 countries, including Ireland

Agri-Business

Report: Pig production costs in 17 countries, including Ireland

An annual report that examines the cost of pig meat production in 17 countries, including Ireland, has been published this...
ABP commits to further partnership with Meat Business Women

Agri-Business

ABP commits to further partnership with Meat Business Women

ABP has re-confirmed its commitment to supporting diversity, equality and inclusion in the meat industry by aligning with Meat Business...
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