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.

Scotch Lamb goes global for St. Andrew’s Day

Sheep

Scotch Lamb goes global for St. Andrew’s Day

The Middle East could prove a lucrative new market for Scottish sheep producers, with First Minister Humza Yousaf among the...
Weight data trials underway on beef farms in Scotland

Beef

Weight data trials underway on beef farms in Scotland

Having the time to effectively use the information gathered from weighing cattle can be a challenge for farmers in Scotland,...
Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef attends COP28

Beef

Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef attends COP28

Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) leaders are attending COP28 to discuss how sustainable beef production can contribute to mitigating...
Arla Foods chief appointed as new AHDB CEO

Agri-Business

Arla Foods chief appointed as new AHDB CEO

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has announced the appointment of Graham Wilkinson as its new chief executive officer...
Report: Brazil expected to reach record levels of beef production

Agri-Business

Report: Brazil expected to reach record levels of beef production

Brazil is expected to reach record levels of beef production in 2024, according to a new report today (Tuesday, November...
Symposium: Hill farmers urged to ‘demand more money’

N.Ireland

Symposium: Hill farmers urged to ‘demand more money’

Hill farmers and those farming uplands have been urged to “demand more money” in order to ensure they protect nature...
Origin Enterprises revenue drops by 25% due to fertiliser pricing

Agri-Business

Origin Enterprises revenue drops by 25% due to fertiliser pricing

Origin Enterprises Plc., the international agronomy services group which has headquarters in Dublin, has issued its first quarter trading update...
Weekend weather: Bright start but rain to follow

Rural Life

Weekend weather: Bright start but rain to follow

The weekend weather forecast indicates a dry and bright day today (Friday, November 17), before more wind and rain arrives...
Lakeland Dairies announces plan to close some facilities

Dairy

Lakeland Dairies announces plan to close some facilities

Lakeland Dairies has announced today (Wednesday, November 15) that it plans to close three of its facilities over the next...
New Defra secretary urged to prioritise live export bill

Agri Politics

New Defra secretary urged to prioritise live export bill

The new secretary of state for the environment, Steve Barclay has been urged to prioritise a new bill that will...
Potato supply chain company acquires York-based Wolds Produce

Agri-Business

Potato supply chain company acquires York-based Wolds Produce

Integrated potato supply chain specialists AKP Group based in North Lincolnshire, has completed the acquisition of Wolds Produce, based in York....
Women in Ag Awards to be presented at Agritechnica

Agri-Business

Women in Ag Awards to be presented at Agritechnica

The DLG (German Agricultural Society) and Women in Ag Magazine have today (Tuesday, October 31) announced the winners of this...
OECD: $851bn government support for agriculture during pandemic

Agri-Business

OECD: $851bn government support for agriculture during pandemic

Total support to agriculture reached record levels of $851 billion per year during 2020-2022 for the 54 countries covered by...
McDonald’s opens Progressive Young Farmer programme

Agri-Business

McDonald’s opens Progressive Young Farmer programme

McDonald’s has kickstarted its search for tomorrow’s farming and food industry leaders with the launch of its Progressive Young Farmer...
Weather: Unsettled wet conditions as Storm Ciarán approaches

N.Ireland

Weather: Unsettled wet conditions as Storm Ciarán approaches

Much of the country will experience unsettled weather this as Storm Ciarán approaches and is due to make landfall on...
Mole Valley Farmers forms agreement with fertiliser importer

Agri-Business

Mole Valley Farmers forms agreement with fertiliser importer

Mole Valley Farmers has entered into an agreement with a fertiliser importer, which it is expected will result in cost...
Danone consolidated sales results show 6% increase

Agri-Business

Danone consolidated sales results show 6% increase

Food products company Danone has reported a significant up tick in consolidated sales revenue in its latest financial results. In...
Survey of investment needs of NI farms launched

N.Ireland

Survey of investment needs of NI farms launched

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has called on local farmers and growers to take part in...
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