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.

Second suspected case of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany

Dairy

Second suspected case of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany

A second case of foot-and-mouth disease is now suspected in Germany in a neighbouring area to the first confirmed case....
Concern about foot-and-mouth in NI with lack of import ban

N.Ireland

Concern about foot-and-mouth in NI with lack of import ban

Concern is mounting in some political spheres about the lack of a ban on the import of livestock from Germany...
Dutch ban on removal of veal calves amid foot-and-mouth concern

Dairy

Dutch ban on removal of veal calves amid foot-and-mouth concern

The Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature has decided to introduce new precautionary measures for the veal...
Bayer and Neste to develop feedstocks for renewable fuels

Agri-Business

Bayer and Neste to develop feedstocks for renewable fuels

Bayer and Neste, a leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel, today (Wednesday, January 8) announced that they...
RaboResearch: Global poultry industry set for strong growth

Agri-Business

RaboResearch: Global poultry industry set for strong growth

The global poultry market is expected to grow by 2.5% to 3% in 2025, continuing its strong momentum from 2024...
Muir reaffirms ‘commitment’ to agriculture at UK conference

N.Ireland

Muir reaffirms ‘commitment’ to agriculture at UK conference

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has spoken at the 2025 Oxford Farming Conference, assuring delegates of his...
Tesco urges govt to deliver ‘clear plan’ for agriculture

Agri-Business

Tesco urges govt to deliver ‘clear plan’ for agriculture

Tesco is calling on the government to provide a clear and comprehensive plan to support UK farmers in the transition...
92% of horticulture and cereals exported in 2024 went to UK

Agri-Business

92% of horticulture and cereals exported in 2024 went to UK

More than 90% of horticulture and cereals exported by Ireland in 2024 went to the UK market, according to the...
Ornua plans to close UK cheese manufacturing site

Agri-Business

Ornua plans to close UK cheese manufacturing site

Ornua Ingredients Europe (OIE) has announced a proposal to close its cheese manufacturing and formatting operation in Ledbury, Herefordshire, UK. ...
Stakeholder plan to tackle BVD in NI in 2025

N.Ireland

Stakeholder plan to tackle BVD in NI in 2025

The key focus of the BVD (bovine viral diarrhea) Programme by Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) in 2025 will...
NI farmers to judge at flagship UK dairy show

N.Ireland

NI farmers to judge at flagship UK dairy show

For the first time, Borderway UK Dairy Expo will showcase not only the finest of dairy cattle, but also a...
FAO Food Price Index: Rise for meat and dairy in 2024

Agri-Business

FAO Food Price Index: Rise for meat and dairy in 2024

The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined in December compared to the previous month, led down by a drop...
Weekend weather: Sleet, ice and snow as freeze sets in

N.Ireland

Weekend weather: Sleet, ice and snow as freeze sets in

The weekend weather forecast indicates freezing conditions over the next few days with the likelihood of sleet and snow. There...
NFU: Fight ‘far from over’ in relation to inheritance tax

Agri-Business

NFU: Fight ‘far from over’ in relation to inheritance tax

In his first New Year’s message as National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president, Tom Bradshaw has assured the farming community that...
China to investigate beef imports as domestic prices drop

Agri-Business

China to investigate beef imports as domestic prices drop

China has launched an investigation into beef imports as an oversupply is thought to be significantly affecting domestic prices. According...
FAO issues new guidelines on surveillance of flu in cattle

N.Ireland

FAO issues new guidelines on surveillance of flu in cattle

Amid a wave of reported avian influenza (bird flu) infections of cattle and other mammals, the Food and Agriculture Organization...
New case of bird flu confirmed in Yorkshire commercial flock

Pig/Poultry

New case of bird flu confirmed in Yorkshire commercial flock

A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 (bird flu) has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a...
Rural insurer issues firework plea ahead of New Year’s Eve

Rural Life

Rural insurer issues firework plea ahead of New Year’s Eve

As everyone gears up to ring in the new year, rural insurance company, NFU Mutual is calling on people to...
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