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.

Research: Many large dairy companies plan to reach ‘net zero’

Dairy

Research: Many large dairy companies plan to reach ‘net zero’

New analysis by European financial group ING, indicated that an increasing number of large dairy companies have plans to become...
Latest Fonterra financial results narrow farmgate price forecast

Agri-Business

Latest Fonterra financial results narrow farmgate price forecast

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd., has today (Thursday, March 21) released its FY24 interim results which show a continuation of strong earnings performance. CEO...
Bird flu virus detected in domestic goat in US for the first time

Pig/Poultry

Bird flu virus detected in domestic goat in US for the first time

Avian influenza (bird flu) strain has been detected in a a junior goat in the US for the first time....
DAERA minister urges groups to apply for rural funding

N.Ireland

DAERA minister urges groups to apply for rural funding

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging eligible organisations in Northern Ireland to apply to the...
Arla Foods invests €210m in cheese production technology

Agri-Business

Arla Foods invests €210m in cheese production technology

Farmer-owned Arla Foods, has today (Monday, March 19) announced its largest ever investment into the UK with highly advanced production...
Lakeland Dairies announces milk price for February supplies

Agri-Business

Lakeland Dairies announces milk price for February supplies

The Lakeland Dairies Board has decided on a price for milk supplied in February with the base price increasing for...
Lakeland Dairies appoints new chief financial officer

Agri-Business

Lakeland Dairies appoints new chief financial officer

Cross-border dairy cooperative Lakeland Dairies has appointed Oliver McAllister as its new chief financial officer (CFO). McAllister has over 20...
ESB makes post-tax profit of €868m in 2023

Agri-Business

ESB makes post-tax profit of €868m in 2023

ESB made post-tax profit of €868 million in 2023 according to its latest financial statements for the year ended December...
Sustainability payment for over 90% of milk supplied to Lakeland

N.Ireland

Sustainability payment for over 90% of milk supplied to Lakeland

Over 90% of milk supplied to Lakeland Dairies has signed up for the cooperative’s Sustainability Incentive Payment, ‘Farming for a...
Hilton Foods CEO to address Meat Business Women event

Agri-Business

Hilton Foods CEO to address Meat Business Women event

The chief executive officer (CEO) of Hilton Food Group, Steve Murrells, will be among the speakers to address the UK...
LMC appoints chief executive

N.Ireland

LMC appoints chief executive

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has announced that, following an open competition, Colin Smith has been appointed as chief...
Rabobank: Global beef demand likely to remain steady

Agri-Business

Rabobank: Global beef demand likely to remain steady

According to a new Rabobank report, global beef demand is likely to remain steady in 2024 despite economic challenges and...
Alltech appoints new chief regulatory officer

Agri-Business

Alltech appoints new chief regulatory officer

Dr. Colm Moran has been appointed chief regulatory officer at Alltech, a global agri-business with more than 5,000 staff and...
Agri sector among highest with expat employment rate

Agri-Business

Agri sector among highest with expat employment rate

The agriculture and fisheries sector has been revealed to have one of the highest expat employment levels globally, employing over...
Lakeland Dairies re-elects chair and vice-chair

Agri-Business

Lakeland Dairies re-elects chair and vice-chair

Co. Louth farmer Niall Matthews has been re-elected as chairperson of Lakeland Dairies. Niall Matthews was first elected to his...
Lakeland Dairies forms partnership with top golfer

Agri-Business

Lakeland Dairies forms partnership with top golfer

Lakeland Dairies has announced a brand partnership with one of Ireland’s greatest golfing talents, Leona Maguire, in a multi-year agreement....
NI agriculture minister meets UFU and environment group

N.Ireland

NI agriculture minister meets UFU and environment group

Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Muir has told stakeholders that working together is key to delivering...
Man dies after collision between tractor and car in NI

N.Ireland

Man dies after collision between tractor and car in NI

An elderly man has died following a collision involving a tractor and a car in Northern Ireland in the past...
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