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.

UUP raises concerns about NI foot-and-mouth disease control

N.Ireland

UUP raises concerns about NI foot-and-mouth disease control

Two Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) politicians have written a joint letter to Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)...
PSNI urges public not to disturb breeding waders

N.Ireland

PSNI urges public not to disturb breeding waders

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has linked up with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)...
One fifth of global farmland contaminated by toxic metals

N.Ireland

One fifth of global farmland contaminated by toxic metals

Nearly one fifth of the world’s agricultural land is contaminated by toxic metals, posing a serious threat to food security,...
Dog attacks on livestock cost UK farmers £1.8m in 2024

Rural Life

Dog attacks on livestock cost UK farmers £1.8m in 2024

NFU Mutual is urging dog owners visiting the countryside this Easter to keep their pets on the lead to avoid...
BSAS appoints new president

N.Ireland

BSAS appoints new president

The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) has announced the appointment of Dr. Helen Warren, European ruminant technical manager at...
BSAS Conference: Brazil ‘not destroying forestry’ for agriculture

Agri-Business

BSAS Conference: Brazil ‘not destroying forestry’ for agriculture

“It’s not true that we are destroying forestry and vegetation” – this was the message from Prof. Dr. Lucio Francelino...
Fair trade principle being ignored with US import tariffs – AHDB

N.Ireland

Fair trade principle being ignored with US import tariffs – AHDB

Earlier this week, (Wednesday April 2), US President Donald Trump announced that the United States would be implementing tariffs of...
Milk pool caught in crosshairs of tariffs trade war – IBEC

N.Ireland

Milk pool caught in crosshairs of tariffs trade war – IBEC

The milk pool between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is caught in the crosshairs of a trade war...
Kepak appoints new chief financial officer

Agri-Business

Kepak appoints new chief financial officer

Kepak Group has today (Thursday, April 3) announced the appointment of Walter Martin as chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately....
FAO: Improved productivity key to less antibiotic use in livestock

Dairy

FAO: Improved productivity key to less antibiotic use in livestock

A new study led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and research partners highlights that...
Is pricier steak really on the cards for consumers?

Agri-Business

Is pricier steak really on the cards for consumers?

The price of beef products, such as steak and hamburgers, in supermarkets and the hospitality industry continues to rise. Globally,...
Livestock’s role in global society focus of Galway conference

N.Ireland

Livestock’s role in global society focus of Galway conference

The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) will host its 2025 conference in Galway in the coming weeks where the...
Ever thought about dairy farming in New Zealand?

N.Ireland

Ever thought about dairy farming in New Zealand?

With the dairy industry in New Zealand facing an ongoing demand for skilled workers, agricultural students from Ireland and Northern...
Rabobank: South American beef producers prioritise exports

Agri-Business

Rabobank: South American beef producers prioritise exports

According to a recent RaboResearch report, as global beef demand rises, South American producers are prioritising exports over domestic markets....
New chief operating officer at Lakeland Dairies

N.Ireland

New chief operating officer at Lakeland Dairies

Dairy cooperative Lakeland Dairies has announced the appointment of Niall Gallagher as its new chief operating officer (COO). Gallagher, who...
NI also implements mandatory housing order for poultry

N.Ireland

NI also implements mandatory housing order for poultry

Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from next...
Two native breeds to feature in on-farm pedigree sale

N.Ireland

Two native breeds to feature in on-farm pedigree sale

Co. Down’s Gill Hall Estate, the venue of the 2023 World Sheepdog Trials, is set to open its gates for...
AHDB: Cereals supply and demand estimates for 2024/2025

Arable

AHDB: Cereals supply and demand estimates for 2024/2025

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has just published its second UK cereals supply and demand estimates for 2024/2025....
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