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.

Global feed production in 2023 down marginally

Agri-Business

Global feed production in 2023 down marginally

Global animal feed production remained steady in 2023 at 1.29 billion metric tonnes (BMT), a slight decrease of 2.6 million...
€470k in assets seized in EU agri funding fraud case

Agri-Business

€470k in assets seized in EU agri funding fraud case

Assets worth €470,000 have been seized in Italy as part of an EU agricultural funding fraud case. At the request...
Pedigree sire breeders urged to nominate rams

Sheep

Pedigree sire breeders urged to nominate rams

The RamCompare project is calling on all pedigree sire breeders to take part and nominate their rams to join the...
NZ glaciers ‘smashed and shattered’ due to warming

Environment

NZ glaciers ‘smashed and shattered’ due to warming

New Zealand’s glaciers appear “smashed and shattered” due to enduring ice loss, according to the National Institute of Water and...
BVD maps show significant progress north and south

N.Ireland

BVD maps show significant progress north and south

The most recent maps produced for the Northern Ireland (NI) and Republic of Ireland (ROI) bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) programmes...
Research: Many large dairy companies plan to reach ‘net zero’

Dairy

Research: Many large dairy companies plan to reach ‘net zero’

New analysis by European financial group ING, indicated that an increasing number of large dairy companies have plans to become...
Latest Fonterra financial results narrow farmgate price forecast

Agri-Business

Latest Fonterra financial results narrow farmgate price forecast

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd., has today (Thursday, March 21) released its FY24 interim results which show a continuation of strong earnings performance. CEO...
Bird flu virus detected in domestic goat in US for the first time

Pig/Poultry

Bird flu virus detected in domestic goat in US for the first time

Avian influenza (bird flu) strain has been detected in a a junior goat in the US for the first time....
DAERA minister urges groups to apply for rural funding

N.Ireland

DAERA minister urges groups to apply for rural funding

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging eligible organisations in Northern Ireland to apply to the...
Arla Foods invests €210m in cheese production technology

Agri-Business

Arla Foods invests €210m in cheese production technology

Farmer-owned Arla Foods, has today (Monday, March 19) announced its largest ever investment into the UK with highly advanced production...
Lakeland Dairies announces milk price for February supplies

Agri-Business

Lakeland Dairies announces milk price for February supplies

The Lakeland Dairies Board has decided on a price for milk supplied in February with the base price increasing for...
Lakeland Dairies appoints new chief financial officer

Agri-Business

Lakeland Dairies appoints new chief financial officer

Cross-border dairy cooperative Lakeland Dairies has appointed Oliver McAllister as its new chief financial officer (CFO). McAllister has over 20...
ESB makes post-tax profit of €868m in 2023

Agri-Business

ESB makes post-tax profit of €868m in 2023

ESB made post-tax profit of €868 million in 2023 according to its latest financial statements for the year ended December...
Sustainability payment for over 90% of milk supplied to Lakeland

N.Ireland

Sustainability payment for over 90% of milk supplied to Lakeland

Over 90% of milk supplied to Lakeland Dairies has signed up for the cooperative’s Sustainability Incentive Payment, ‘Farming for a...
Hilton Foods CEO to address Meat Business Women event

Agri-Business

Hilton Foods CEO to address Meat Business Women event

The chief executive officer (CEO) of Hilton Food Group, Steve Murrells, will be among the speakers to address the UK...
LMC appoints chief executive

N.Ireland

LMC appoints chief executive

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has announced that, following an open competition, Colin Smith has been appointed as chief...
Rabobank: Global beef demand likely to remain steady

Agri-Business

Rabobank: Global beef demand likely to remain steady

According to a new Rabobank report, global beef demand is likely to remain steady in 2024 despite economic challenges and...
Alltech appoints new chief regulatory officer

Agri-Business

Alltech appoints new chief regulatory officer

Dr. Colm Moran has been appointed chief regulatory officer at Alltech, a global agri-business with more than 5,000 staff and...
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