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.

Kepak appoints food business leader as non-executive director
Kepak appoints food business leader as non-executive director

The Board of Kepak Group has announced the appointment of food business leader Flor Healy as a non-executive director. Healy...

Bayer launches German facility aimed at sustainable food security
Bayer launches German facility aimed at sustainable food security

Crop science and biotechnology company Bayer has launched a new facility in Germany aimed at ensuring sustainable food security. The...

Weekend weather: Mild with rain and some drier conditions
Weekend weather: Mild with rain and some drier conditions

The weekend weather forecast indicates that we are in store for a mix of heavy rain with breezy conditions, albeit...

Agriland Media Group appoints commercial sales manager
Agriland Media Group appoints commercial sales manager

Agriland Media Group continues to expand and grow its operations with a significant appointment to its commercial division. Jane Murphy...

World Food Forum: Market transparency crucial in fertiliser trade
World Food Forum: Market transparency crucial in fertiliser trade

Market transparency is crucial when it comes to fertiliser trade since reduced availability and accessibility, interruption of supply chains and...

Agriland expands team with appointment of deputy news editor
Agriland expands team with appointment of deputy news editor

Agriland Media Group is continuing to expand its team of journalists and digital staff with several appointments made in recent...

Lakeland Dairies announces new CEO
Lakeland Dairies announces new CEO

The Board of Lakeland Dairies has announced Colin Kelly as group chief executive officer (CEO) designate. Kelly will take up...

Australia introduces new animal welfare standards for poultry
Australia introduces new animal welfare standards for poultry

The Independent Poultry Welfare Panel commissioned by all Australian agriculture ministers in 2019 has completed its work on developing new...

Research: Bee diversity needed to maintain crop pollination
Research: Bee diversity needed to maintain crop pollination

Rutgers University in the US, has conducted the first study showing how bee diversity is needed to maintain crop yields...

Royal DSM acquires animal nutrition company in Brazil
Royal DSM acquires animal nutrition company in Brazil

Global health and nutrition company, Royal DSM, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Prodap, a leading animal nutrition...

Weather: Status Yellow rain warning issued for weekend
Weather: Status Yellow rain warning issued for weekend

Met Éireann, the Republic of Ireland's national weather service, has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for rain for this...

DeLaval breaks ground on rebuild at Hamra Farm
DeLaval breaks ground on rebuild at Hamra Farm

DeLaval has begun the groundbreaking at Hamra Farm in Sweden for a 18,000m² rebuild. The investment in more modern and...

Group revenue at Arla increases by 17%
Group revenue at Arla increases by 17%

Total Arla group revenue was €6.38 billion for first half of 2022 – up 17% compared to €5.44 billion in...

NI food and drinks sector turnover increases to £5.2 billion
NI food and drinks sector turnover increases to £5.2 billion

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has published its annual, ‘Northern Ireland Food and...

British vets call for stricter dog import rules amid health concerns
British vets call for stricter dog import rules amid health concerns

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a strong reminder to members of the public about the serious disease risks...

USDA to provide €300m to US farmers to transition to organic
USDA to provide €300m to US farmers to transition to organic

US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced details of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) $300 million investment in an...

Wheat yields: England, Scotland, Wales range 8.2-8.6t/ha
Wheat yields: England, Scotland, Wales range 8.2-8.6t/ha

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is reporting winter wheat yields for GB to be in the range 8.2-8.6t/ha....

Cereal harvest in GB now 90% complete
Cereal harvest in GB now 90% complete

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that the cereal harvest in Great Britain (GB) is now 90%...