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.

Copernicus: 3rd warmest September globally

Environment

Copernicus: 3rd warmest September globally

September 2025 was the third-warmest September globally, with an average surface air temperature of 16.11°C, 0.66°C above the 1991-2020 average...
New project to take cabbage stem flea beetle control to next level

N.Ireland

New project to take cabbage stem flea beetle control to next level

The Agriculture and Horticulture Board (AHDB) has announced a new collaboration between some of the top applied research organisations in...
CAFRE conference explores future of distilling

N.Ireland

CAFRE conference explores future of distilling

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) recently welcomed over 50 industry professionals to Loughry Campus for the...
World’s biggest food trade show spotlights British meat and dairy

Agri-Business

World’s biggest food trade show spotlights British meat and dairy

Red meat and dairy has taken centre stage at the world’s biggest food and drink showcase after UK exports hit...
Research: Investment needed to realise potential of dairy-beef

N.Ireland

Research: Investment needed to realise potential of dairy-beef

Dairy-beef is emerging as a strategic opportunity to enhance value, reduce waste, and reshape global beef supply chains, according to...
All-island safety campaign targets deadly falls in agriculture

N.Ireland

All-island safety campaign targets deadly falls in agriculture

Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of death and serious injury in construction and agriculture. To tackle...
Poultry culled at NI premises amid suspect bird flu case

N.Ireland

Poultry culled at NI premises amid suspect bird flu case

Disease control measures have been initiated by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland following...
Developing countries need smarter collaboration on livestock sector – expert

Rural Life

Developing countries need smarter collaboration on livestock sector – expert

Developing countries need smarter collaborations to improve animal health and sustainably transform the livestock sector amid reduced aid budgets. That...
FAO Meat Price Index reaches new record high

Agri-Business

FAO Meat Price Index reaches new record high

The benchmark of world food commodity prices declined slightly in September, led by drops in the sugar and dairy price...
Lakeland Dairies Open Day showcases investment in Newtownards

Dairy

Lakeland Dairies Open Day showcases investment in Newtownards

Lakeland Dairies this week hosted its farmer suppliers, members of the local community and other stakeholders at its Open Day...
Survey: Small abattoirs critical to farming and meat businesses

Beef

Survey: Small abattoirs critical to farming and meat businesses

850 farmers and land managers across the UK responded to an online survey which aimed to better understand the importance...
‘Why don’t you muck off?’ – AHDB

N.Ireland

‘Why don’t you muck off?’ – AHDB

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is relaunching its Muck Free Truck campaign with a new ‘Muck Off!’ slogan...
Global conference on sustainable livestock transformation

Dairy

Global conference on sustainable livestock transformation

Experience shows that the adoption of good practices can make livestock systems truly sustainable according to Qu Dongyu, Director-General of...
Former Chinese agriculture minister given death sentence

Agri-Business

Former Chinese agriculture minister given death sentence

China’s former minister of agriculture and rural affairs has been sentenced to death after a court case in Beijing. According...
Minister Muir attends NI Ploughing

N.Ireland

Minister Muir attends NI Ploughing

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir visited the annual NI Ploughing Championships in Gilford, Co. Down in recent...
Minister urged to attend meeting with farmers about Lough Neagh

N.Ireland

Minister urged to attend meeting with farmers about Lough Neagh

Farmers For Action (FFA) has requested agriculture and environment Minister Andrew Muir to arrange a meeting with NI Water, FFA,...
New BVA president hopes to ‘shape the profession for future’

Rural Life

New BVA president hopes to ‘shape the profession for future’

Dr. Rob Williams MVB MBA CMgr FCMI MCIPD MRCVS has been elected president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for...
UFU to attend climate conference led by Pope Leo

Environment

UFU to attend climate conference led by Pope Leo

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) deputy president John McLenaghan is attending the Raising Hope for Climate Justice conference in Castel Gandolfo,...
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