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.

Farm Focus: Turning soil data into action on the Ards Peninsula

N.Ireland

Farm Focus: Turning soil data into action on the Ards Peninsula

Andrew and Joshua McClements have been early participants of Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) in Northern Ireland. They have outlined...
UFU notifying members about poultry housing order

N.Ireland

UFU notifying members about poultry housing order

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is notifying members that mandatory housing measures for all poultry and kept birds come into...
UFU calls for ‘full reset’ of DAERA

N.Ireland

UFU calls for ‘full reset’ of DAERA

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has today (Wednesday, November 5) said that it wants to see a ‘full reset’ of...
Syngenta sales down by 2% in first 9 months of 2025

Agri-Business

Syngenta sales down by 2% in first 9 months of 2025

Syngenta Group has announced financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2025. Sales for the...
Research: Public would pay more for meat with good farm welfare

Rural Life

Research: Public would pay more for meat with good farm welfare

A new tool for measuring the economic value of farm animal welfare improvements has been developed by researchers at the...
Ruling on Red Tractor advert described as ‘unjust’

N.Ireland

Ruling on Red Tractor advert described as ‘unjust’

A recent Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) decision to uphold a complaint against an old Red Tractor advert has been branded...
Call for action to give farmers more export opportunities

Agri-Business

Call for action to give farmers more export opportunities

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has pressed the Secretary of State for Business and Trade to ensure that British...
Could soil’s ability to ‘remember’ drought ensure more resilience?

Environment

Could soil’s ability to ‘remember’ drought ensure more resilience?

New research has found that microbial communities in soil have the capacity to remember and adapt to past environmental events,...
Health challenges impact global pork industry growth

Pig/Poultry

Health challenges impact global pork industry growth

The global pork industry is navigating an uncertain outlook, with limited sow herd growth reflecting the impact of fluctuating trade...
New Red Tractor chairs for Fresh Produce and Poultry sectors  

Agri-Business

New Red Tractor chairs for Fresh Produce and Poultry sectors  

Red Tractor has announced the appointment of two new sector chairs – Nick Major as chair of the Poultry Sector...
Winners of NI Beef Shorthorn awards celebrate in Cookstown

Beef

Winners of NI Beef Shorthorn awards celebrate in Cookstown

Members of the NI Beef Shorthorn Club gathered earlier this month (October 11) at Greenvale Hotel in Cookstown for their...
Scottish marts to celebrate St. Andrew’s Day lamb next month

Sheep

Scottish marts to celebrate St. Andrew’s Day lamb next month

At the end of November, Scotland’s livestock marts will be celebrating ‘Lamb for St. Andrew’s Day’ with lunches in the...
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

Arable

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

Dairy

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...
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