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.

£900k DAERA competition funding for graduate research

N.Ireland

£900k DAERA competition funding for graduate research

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced the opening of the 2025 DAERA Postgraduate...
Farm groups link up for tractor protest in London

N.Ireland

Farm groups link up for tractor protest in London

Farm organisations along with those involved in tomorrow’s (Wednesday December 11) tractor protest at Westminster have come together under the...
Meat Business Women renews alliance with ABP and Cranswick

Agri-Business

Meat Business Women renews alliance with ABP and Cranswick

Meat Business Women (MBW) has renewed its partnerships with long-standing partners ABP UK, ABP Linden, ABP Ireland and Poland, and...
‘Game changer’ for water quality outlined at Lakeland Dairies event

N.Ireland

‘Game changer’ for water quality outlined at Lakeland Dairies event

Farmers at a Lakeland Dairies event on Tuesday (December 3) were told that the €60 million Farming for Water European...
DAERA minister clarifies future of Farm Support Programme

N.Ireland

DAERA minister clarifies future of Farm Support Programme

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has provided clarity on his plans for the Farm...
CAFRE students win gold at Worldskills National Finals

N.Ireland

CAFRE students win gold at Worldskills National Finals

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) horticulture students have paved their way to success at the Worldskills National...
AHDB: Halal meat accounts for 30% of UK lamb sales

Beef

AHDB: Halal meat accounts for 30% of UK lamb sales

New research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) shows how halal consumers’ behaviours and consumption habits have changed...
UK trial farmers use cattle to control invasive species

Agri-Business

UK trial farmers use cattle to control invasive species

Farmers are using animals to control the invasive species, bracken, without chemicals while saving costs and restoring habitats, in a...
Lower levels of beef and sheep production forecast for UK

Agri-Business

Lower levels of beef and sheep production forecast for UK

New industry analysis has forecast lower levels of beef and sheep meat production in Great Britain by 2030. The work...
Lakeland Dairies challenges election candidates to support dairy

N.Ireland

Lakeland Dairies challenges election candidates to support dairy

With the general election fast approaching, Lakeland Dairies has urged political candidates to recognise the vital role of the dairy...
JCB supports farmers opposed to inheritance tax changes

Agri-Business

JCB supports farmers opposed to inheritance tax changes

Employees from JCB’s farming businesses in Staffordshire were today (Tuesday, November 19) given a day off work to join a...
AHDB seeks new chair to support levy payers

N.Ireland

AHDB seeks new chair to support levy payers

A successor is being sought to replace the current chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), with Nicholas...
Great Agri-Food Debate set for Waterford next week

N.Ireland

Great Agri-Food Debate set for Waterford next week

Ireland’s top universities are set to face-off at the semi-final and final stages of this year’s prestigious Great Agri-Food Debate...
Warnings in US after E.coli breakout linked to organic carrots

Agri-Business

Warnings in US after E.coli breakout linked to organic carrots

Warnings have been issued across several states in the US after a significant breakout of E.coli linked to organic carrots....
Meat Business Women forms partnership with Tesco

Agri-Business

Meat Business Women forms partnership with Tesco

Meat Business Women (MBW) has announced a new two-year strategic partnership with Tesco to advance gender balance and inclusion across...
Two companies sign European organic fertiliser agreement

Agri-Business

Two companies sign European organic fertiliser agreement

Anglo American has announced the signing of a new polyhalite (organic) fertiliser agreement with Cefetra. Cefetra Group is a leading...
Step forward for potential BVD herd restrictions in NI

N.Ireland

Step forward for potential BVD herd restrictions in NI

Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) has welcomed discussions held at the AERA (Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) Committee yesterday...
FAO: Global food imports to cost 2.2% more in 2024

Agri-Business

FAO: Global food imports to cost 2.2% more in 2024

The global food import bill is expected to increase by 2.2% from the previous year to more than $2 trillion...
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