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.

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,...
AIC welcomes delay to deforestation regulation

N.Ireland

AIC welcomes delay to deforestation regulation

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has said that the proposed one-year delay to the implementation of the European Union Deforestation...
Trials give farmers independent data on biofungicide performance

N.Ireland

Trials give farmers independent data on biofungicide performance

Independent data on biofungicide performance in crop protection programmes will be available to farmers, as a result of a series...
Report: Global cattle prices rise as volumes contract

Agri-Business

Report: Global cattle prices rise as volumes contract

According to a RaboResearch report, geopolitics and seasonal conditions are shaping global beef trade flows. Global cattle prices keep rising...
Red Tractor launches new TV ad – ‘With You For 25 Years’  

Agri-Business

Red Tractor launches new TV ad – ‘With You For 25 Years’  

Red Tractor is celebrating 25 years since its launch with a new TV advertisement that spotlights role of Red Tractor...
Video: Welsh fire crews rescue sheep stranded for a week on island

Sheep

Video: Welsh fire crews rescue sheep stranded for a week on island

This week, firefighters from Brecon Fire Station in Wales responded to a sheep that had been stranded on an island...
NSA gives cautious welcome to cancellation of extra border checks

Agri-Business

NSA gives cautious welcome to cancellation of extra border checks

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has responded to the UK Government’s announcement earlier this week on the easing of border...
Strike averted as Dale Farm workers vote to accept new pay deal

N.Ireland

Strike averted as Dale Farm workers vote to accept new pay deal

Workers at the dairy producer Dale Farm will not strike now, having voted to accept a new pay deal. Trade...
Extra border checks on live animal imports to UK cancelled

N.Ireland

Extra border checks on live animal imports to UK cancelled

In a win for traders, the UK government is suspending the introduction of extra border checks on live animal imports...
Video: Is this the biggest Holstein Friesian in Ireland?

Dairy

Video: Is this the biggest Holstein Friesian in Ireland?

The distinctive black and white colours of the Holstein Friesian breed of cattle is not a unique sight in Ireland,...
Lakeland Dairies drops July milk price

N.Ireland

Lakeland Dairies drops July milk price

The Lakeland Dairies board has agreed the price for milk for July. A price of 48.25c/L (3.6% butterfat and 3.3%...
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