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.

NI minister proposes ‘radical’ plan on animal welfare

N.Ireland

NI minister proposes ‘radical’ plan on animal welfare

Northern Ireland Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has today (Thursday, May 22) published an ambitious 10-point...
New law to tackle livestock worrying moves forward

Sheep

New law to tackle livestock worrying moves forward

A new law which will help tackle livestock worrying by giving police more powers and extending the places and animals...
ABP Angus Youth Challenge celebrates success at Balmoral

N.Ireland

ABP Angus Youth Challenge celebrates success at Balmoral

ABP used its platform at the 2025 Balmoral Show to actively engage with young people about careers and opportunities in...
New chair appointed to AHDB

N.Ireland

New chair appointed to AHDB

Emily Norton has been appointed by Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) ministers as the new Chair of...
Lakeland Dairies launches Young Farmer Programme

N.Ireland

Lakeland Dairies launches Young Farmer Programme

pLakeland Dairies has today (Tuesday, May 20) announced the launch of its new Young Farmer Programme aimed at supporting and...
Kepak links up with MBW to boost female factory roles

Agri-Business

Kepak links up with MBW to boost female factory roles

Kepak and Meat Business Women (MBW) have partnered on a new pilot programme to support the progression of women working...
Mandatory housing order for poultry to be lifted in England

Pig/Poultry

Mandatory housing order for poultry to be lifted in England

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) plans to lift the order for mandatory housing of birds later...
Fire services in Wales rescue 800kg bull stuck in bog

Rural Life

Fire services in Wales rescue 800kg bull stuck in bog

Emergency services in Wales were deployed yesterday (Sunday May 11) after reports came in about a bull becoming stuck in...
Danone acquires US plant-based nutritional formulas company

Agri-Business

Danone acquires US plant-based nutritional formulas company

Danone has announced today (Monday, May 12) that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake...
Research: Plastics manufacturing tech threatens food safety

Environment

Research: Plastics manufacturing tech threatens food safety

Research carried out by a team in Dublin has found that technologies used in plastics manufacturing can jeopardise food safety...
Host nation sought for World Butchers’ Challenge

N.Ireland

Host nation sought for World Butchers’ Challenge

With the success of the 2025 World Butchers’ Challenge (WBC) still fresh in everyone’s minds, it’s time to look ahead....
4 out of 5 UK dairy farmers had cryptosporidiosis in herds

Dairy

4 out of 5 UK dairy farmers had cryptosporidiosis in herds

Four in five dairy farmers in the UK have experienced cryptosporidiosis in their herds, with significant financial and welfare implications,...
RSPCA urges govt act on mandatory labelling for animal products

Agri-Business

RSPCA urges govt act on mandatory labelling for animal products

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has renewed calls for the introduction of mandatory method-of-production...
£2.6m paid out in grants to support rural NI businesses

N.Ireland

£2.6m paid out in grants to support rural NI businesses

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced that the 2024/2025 Rural Business Development Grant...
Entries for Young Vet of the Year open

Agri-Business

Entries for Young Vet of the Year open

Do you know an inspirational young or early career vet? Nominations for this year’s British Veterinary Association (BVA) Young Vet...
Report challenges assumptions about livestock impact

Dairy

Report challenges assumptions about livestock impact

A new report from the Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) challenges the current assumption that meat and dairy products from livestock...
Reminder: Deadline looms for NI Single Applications

N.Ireland

Reminder: Deadline looms for NI Single Applications

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has encouraged farm businesses to act now and submit their Single...
Farmers urged to prioritise safety as first-cut silage begins

Rural Life

Farmers urged to prioritise safety as first-cut silage begins

Farmers are being urged to prioritise safety as first-cut silage gets underway across the UK and Ireland. The warning comes...
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