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.

Report: Peatlands could reduce GHG emissions by 800m tonnes per year

Environment

Report: Peatlands could reduce GHG emissions by 800m tonnes per year

Protecting and restoring peatlands can reduce global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 800 million tonnes per year – equivalent to...
DSM to open methane-reducing additive production plant in Scotland

Agri-Business

DSM to open methane-reducing additive production plant in Scotland

Royal DSM, a global company active in health, nutrition and bioscience, has announced that it is planning to implement large...
Deadline looms for submissions to NI Food Strategy Framework

Agri-Business

Deadline looms for submissions to NI Food Strategy Framework

Time is running out to give your views through the public consultation on ‘Food at the Heart of Our Society...
Danone appoints new president for UK and Ireland

Agri-Business

Danone appoints new president for UK and Ireland

Danone UK and Ireland has today (Tuesday, November 2) announced the appointment of James Mayer as the president of its...
New bursary to mark centenary for NI agri students

N.Ireland

New bursary to mark centenary for NI agri students

A new bursary to mark Northern Ireland’s Centenary has been launched by Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots....
RNLI called to rescue cow off Irish coast

Rural Life

RNLI called to rescue cow off Irish coast

A cow named ‘Daisy May’ had a frightening experience in Donegal, Ireland this week, when she ended up in the...
New Soil Nutrient Health Scheme for NI

N.Ireland

New Soil Nutrient Health Scheme for NI

Farm businesses are already taking practical steps to help reduce emissions and tackle climate change, according to Northern Ireland Agriculture...
Hackett promotes UK and Irish collaboration on climate change

Environment

Hackett promotes UK and Irish collaboration on climate change

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) with special responsibility for horticulture, Pippa Hackett,...
Minister launches Green Growth Strategy for Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

Minister launches Green Growth Strategy for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots, has launched the draft Green Growth Strategy for Northern...
New Holland Methane Power Tractor wins top award

Environment

New Holland Methane Power Tractor wins top award

New Holland Agriculture's first production T6 Methane Power Tractor has been crowned Sustainable Tractor of the Year 2022 – the...
Brazil approves methane-reducing livestock feed additive

Agri-Business

Brazil approves methane-reducing livestock feed additive

Royal DSM, a global company active in nutrition, health and sustainable living, has received regulatory approval from the Brazilian and...
27% of UK and Irish farmers unsure that N management could help climate

Beef

27% of UK and Irish farmers unsure that N management could help climate

More than a quarter of farmers in the UK and Republic of Ireland have yet to be convinced that improved...
Lakeland Dairies announces membership of new smaller board

Agri-Business

Lakeland Dairies announces membership of new smaller board

Lakeland Dairies has announced the new board of the co-operative, which will take effect on November 1, 2021. The announcement...
Nestle unveils plans to reduce emissions and support farmer education

Agri-Business

Nestle unveils plans to reduce emissions and support farmer education

Nestle is laying out its plans to support and accelerate the transition to a regenerative food system with the aim...
Jaguar Land Rover to provide fleet of electric vehicles for climate summit

Agri-Business

Jaguar Land Rover to provide fleet of electric vehicles for climate summit

Jaguar Land Rover is partnering with COP26 (UN Climate Change Conference) ahead of the summit in Glasgow, Scotland which starts...
MII welcomes announcement by UK to defer import controls

Agri-Business

MII welcomes announcement by UK to defer import controls

Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has welcomed a decision by the UK government to defer safety and security checks on EU...
Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for August

Agri-Business

Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for August

The board of Lakeland Dairies has increased the co-operative’s milk price for August. In Northern Ireland, Lakeland Dairies has increased...
Suspected case of BSE being investigated in Brazil

Agri-Business

Suspected case of BSE being investigated in Brazil

The ministry for agriculture in Brazil is reportedly investigating a suspected case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in the country,...
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