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.

Six Nations Sheep Shearing Championship returns to Balmoral

N.Ireland

Six Nations Sheep Shearing Championship returns to Balmoral

The Six Nations Blade Sheep Shearing Championship will return to this year's Balmoral Show, which take place from May 11-14,...
Pottinger launches new belt-type rake for grassland range

Agri-Business

Pottinger launches new belt-type rake for grassland range

Grassland specialist Pottinger has added yet another new product to its grassland range - the new MERGENTO VT 9220 belt-type...
Rory Best urges public to respect outdoor spaces used for agriculture

N.Ireland

Rory Best urges public to respect outdoor spaces used for agriculture

As a well-known farmer and former international rugby player, Rory Best, is adding his voice to the 2022 ‘Right Side...
Trouw Nutrition Ireland makes business appointments

Agri-Business

Trouw Nutrition Ireland makes business appointments

Trouw Nutrition Ireland has made two new appointments to its commercial team. The company has announced that Laurence Kirwan has...
European Wool Day to take place tomorrow

Agri-Business

European Wool Day to take place tomorrow

The second European Wool Day will be celebrated at the Museo del Traje in Madrid, Spain this weekend (Saturday, April...
Research: Biodiversity loss has effect on global food markets

Agri-Business

Research: Biodiversity loss has effect on global food markets

Biodiversity losses in countries with smaller, less-developed economies impact large, developed economies, according to a new study. Researchers from Trinity...
North and south agriculture ministers link up for food integrity initiative

Agri-Business

North and south agriculture ministers link up for food integrity initiative

The Minister for Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots, and his Republic of Ireland counterpart, Charlie McConalogue, Minister for...
Kerry Group officially opens €125m food manufacturing plant in US

Agri-Business

Kerry Group officially opens €125m food manufacturing plant in US

Taste and nutrition company, Kerry Group, has officially opened its newly upgraded facility in Georgia, US. The company said that...
Bayer suspends all ‘non-essential business’ in Russia and Belarus

Agri-Business

Bayer suspends all ‘non-essential business’ in Russia and Belarus

Global life sciences company Bayer has suspended all "non-essential" business in Russia and Belarus as a result of the Russian...
Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for February supplies

N.Ireland

Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for February supplies

The board of Lakeland Dairies has decided the co-operative’s milk price for February. In the Republic of Ireland (ROI), Lakeland...
John Deere suspends shipments to Russia

Agri-Business

John Deere suspends shipments to Russia

John Deere has suspended its shipments of machinery to Russia amid the country's ongoing conflict with Ukraine. In a statement,...
Irish duck and Hollywood stars – the journey from Emyvale

Agri-Business

Irish duck and Hollywood stars – the journey from Emyvale

Silver Hill Irish premium duck is a familiar name to many who are fond of a nice peking duck dish,...
U.S to provide $215m in grants to expand meat and poultry sectors

Agri-Business

U.S to provide $215m in grants to expand meat and poultry sectors

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has today (Thursday, February 24) announced that it is making available up to $215...
Police detect smuggled kerosene and green diesel in rural crime sting

N.Ireland

Police detect smuggled kerosene and green diesel in rural crime sting

Working as part of the Joint Agency Task Force (JATF), An Garda Síochána (Republic of Ireland) conducted a number of...
Strathroy Dairy goes ‘carbon neutral’ at Omagh plant

N.Ireland

Strathroy Dairy goes ‘carbon neutral’ at Omagh plant

Strathroy Dairy’s processing plant in Omagh, Co. Tyrone is now officially a carbon-neutral site, according to the processor. Strathroy said...
Research: Prevention measures for invasive species could save ‘trillions’

N.Ireland

Research: Prevention measures for invasive species could save ‘trillions’

New research has found that the damage costs by invasive species are at least 10 times the management expenditure and...
Yara reports rise in fourth quarter earnings

Agri-Business

Yara reports rise in fourth quarter earnings

Yara has today (Tuesday, February 8, 2022) reported improved fourth-quarter results as increases in prices more than offset the impact...
UN Food Price Index: Quotations for oils, meat and dairy rise

Agri-Business

UN Food Price Index: Quotations for oils, meat and dairy rise

The gauge for world food prices went up in January, largely catalysed by supply-side constraints for vegetable oils, the Food...
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