Stella Meehan

Editor

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.

N.Ireland

Over 70 farmers join dairy calf-to-beef farm walk

Over 70 farmers attended a GrassCheck farm walk on the farm of James Henderson near Kilkeel, Co. Down recently. James...

July 10, 2025

Agri-Business

Farmers more likely to seek financial advice around pensions

Almost half of farmers say they plan to seek financial advice over the next six months as concerns about their...

July 9, 2025

Arable

PotatoEurope to return to Germany in 2026

PotatoEurope is the international meeting place for potato growers, processors, and marketers from Germany and abroad. After four years, the...

July 8, 2025

Arable

Deadline extended for entries to Tullamore Show

Tullamore Show has extended the closing date for accepting entries due to high demand on the show’s website. The deadline...

July 7, 2025

Rural Life

Bill giving more powers to clamp down on dog attacks progresses

A Bill which will give police greater powers to clamp down on dog attacks on farmed animals has passed in...

July 7, 2025

Agri-Business

Growers warned about minimising glyphosate resistance

Ahead of glyphosate applications for pre-harvest use, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is reminding UK growers that it is vital...

July 7, 2025

N.Ireland

CAFRE reminder not to cut hedges or trees in closed period

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in Northern Ireland has issued a reminder to farmers and landowners...

July 7, 2025

Dairy

Dairy farmers, retailers and processors enter next phase of coalition

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the dairy industry today (Monday, July 7) announced a new coalition with leading food companies united...

July 7, 2025

Beef

Scottish MP urges farmers to vaccinate against bluetongue

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today (Friday, July 4) backed calls for farmers to vaccinate their livestock against...

July 4, 2025

Agri-Business

FAO: Drop in cereal prices offset by rises in meat and dairy

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) Food Price Index, a benchmark for world food commodity prices,...

July 4, 2025

N.Ireland

Gallery: CAFRE celebrates 2025 graduates

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in Northern Ireland celebrated the achievement of degrees, diplomas, and certificates...

June 30, 2025