Stella Meehan

Editor

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.

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...

November 15, 2024

N.Ireland

First Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework launched

Northern Ireland’s first Food Strategy Framework was launched today (Thursday, November 14) by Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs...

November 14, 2024

N.Ireland

Lakeland Dairies announces increase in milk price for Oct

The Lakeland Dairies board has decided on a price for milk supplied in October with the base price increasing from...

November 13, 2024

N.Ireland

Public views sought on Just Transition Commission for NI

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has launched a consultation on establishing a Just Transition...

November 12, 2024

Forestry

New project to preserve and revive ash trees launched

A new forestry research project, AshforFuture, aimed at preserving and reviving ash trees in Ireland, was officially launched by Minister...

November 1, 2024

N.Ireland

Photos: CAFRE celebrates students at awards ceremony

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) celebrated the success of students completing further education courses at a...

October 29, 2024

Agri-Business

Farmer Network events to support next generation of farmers

One of the country’s largest farmer support organisations is continuing to help the next generation of farmers to ensure that...

October 29, 2024

Beef

2 Tyrone students take top prize at ABP Angus Youth Challenge

Two Year 12 pupils from Aughnacloy College, Co. Tyrone, have taken the top prize in the 2024 ABP Angus Youth...

October 29, 2024

Rural Life

Consumer trust in UK farming hits six-year high

The latest findings from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) trust study show optimism rising through the agricultural supply...

October 25, 2024

Agri-Business

Irish food waste tech company to create 20 new UK jobs

Irish technology company, Positive Carbon, which specialises in food waste reduction technology, has announced the expansion of its operations into...

October 23, 2024

Dairy

More dairy intake in care homes could save health system £700k

The potential role of high-protein, high calcium dairy foods as a preventative measure to reduce the cost of falls among...

October 23, 2024

Agri-Business

Concern for farmers over possible inheritance tax changes

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has highlighted concerns among farmers and crofters about the potential impact of changes to...

October 19, 2024

Agri-Business

McDonald’s sues meat processors over alleged price-fixing

Fast food giant McDonald’s is taking a law suit in the United States where it is suing four major meat...

October 11, 2024

Agri-Business

Lakeland: New agreement on veterinary medicines is ‘critical’

A new sanitary/phytosanitary (SPS) agreement for veterinary medicines needs to be agreed between the UK and the European Union as...

October 3, 2024

Agri-Business

UK farm input costs increase by 44% since 2019

Farm input costs in the UK have increased by an average of 44% since 2019 according to research by the...

October 2, 2024

N.Ireland

NI Environmental Improvement Plan published

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has welcomed the approval of Northern Ireland’s Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP)...

September 30, 2024