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.

Environment

Danone ‘surprised’ by accusations regarding plastics use

Global dairy company, Danone, has said that it is “surprised” by an accusation regarding its use of plastics along its...

January 10, 2023

Agri-Business

Report: Chinese soya bean imports to decline by 2030

A new report projects that China’s soya bean imports will slow down and eventually decline through 2030 as a result...

January 9, 2023

Agri-Business

$15m food crisis funding for small rural farmers in Ukraine

Rural households, smallholder farmers and small-scale agricultural enterprises in Ukraine will benefit from a $15.5 million project funded by the...

January 4, 2023

N.Ireland

Moy Park and NIFDA directors honoured in New Year’s honours list

A Moy Park director and an executive director of the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) have been acknowledged...

January 3, 2023

Agri-Business

Jeremy Clarkson temporarily closes Diddly Squat Farm Shop

Jeremy Clarkson has said that he will close the Diddly Squat Farm Shop tomorrow (Saturday, December 31) until February. The...

December 30, 2022

Agri-Business

Arla Foods signs new supply contract with Belgian dairy co-op

Arla Foods Ingredients has agreed a new supply arrangement with Belgian dairy cooperative Milcobel. Under the terms of the partnership,...

December 15, 2022

Agri-Business

RCSI teams up with Syngenta on project to protect crops

Researchers at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dublin have teamed up...

December 11, 2022

Agri-Business

Global Dairy Trade index up slightly

The latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) event has concluded with the GDT price index up 0.6%. The average price was...

December 6, 2022

N.Ireland

FAO to lead programme to transform agri-food systems

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has developed a programme to transform global agri-food systems. Along...

December 3, 2022

Environment

FAO to launch report on black soils to mark World Soil Day

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) will celebrate World Soil Day 2022 and launch its first...

December 1, 2022

Agri-Business

Report: Pig production costs in 17 countries, including Ireland

An annual report that examines the cost of pig meat production in 17 countries, including Ireland, has been published this...

November 27, 2022

Agri-Business

ABP commits to further partnership with Meat Business Women

ABP has re-confirmed its commitment to supporting diversity, equality and inclusion in the meat industry by aligning with Meat Business...

November 23, 2022

N.Ireland

Studies show restoring habitats can prevent disease spread

Preserving and restoring natural habitats could prevent pathogens that originate in wildlife from spilling over into domesticated animals and humans,...

November 20, 2022