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.

Alltech appoints new chief regulatory officer

Agri-Business

Alltech appoints new chief regulatory officer

Dr. Colm Moran has been appointed chief regulatory officer at Alltech, a global agri-business with more than 5,000 staff and...
Agri sector among highest with expat employment rate

Agri-Business

Agri sector among highest with expat employment rate

The agriculture and fisheries sector has been revealed to have one of the highest expat employment levels globally, employing over...
Lakeland Dairies re-elects chair and vice-chair

Agri-Business

Lakeland Dairies re-elects chair and vice-chair

Co. Louth farmer Niall Matthews has been re-elected as chairperson of Lakeland Dairies. Niall Matthews was first elected to his...
Lakeland Dairies forms partnership with top golfer

Agri-Business

Lakeland Dairies forms partnership with top golfer

Lakeland Dairies has announced a brand partnership with one of Ireland’s greatest golfing talents, Leona Maguire, in a multi-year agreement....
NI agriculture minister meets UFU and environment group

N.Ireland

NI agriculture minister meets UFU and environment group

Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Muir has told stakeholders that working together is key to delivering...
Man dies after collision between tractor and car in NI

N.Ireland

Man dies after collision between tractor and car in NI

An elderly man has died following a collision involving a tractor and a car in Northern Ireland in the past...
Lakeland Dairies raises milk price again for January supplies

N.Ireland

Lakeland Dairies raises milk price again for January supplies

The Lakeland Dairies Board has today (Tuesday, February 13) decided on a price for milk supplied in January with the...
Danone launches new production facility for plant-based food

Agri-Business

Danone launches new production facility for plant-based food

Global dairy and food company Danone has officially inaugurated a production facility in France for plant-based food. CEO of Danone...
Glanbia brand announced as official partner of McLaren Racing

Agri-Business

Glanbia brand announced as official partner of McLaren Racing

McLaren Racing has announced sports nutrition brand, Optimum Nutrition owned by Glanbia, as ‘Official Sports Nutrition Partner’ of the McLaren...
Herdwatch adds 80 staff to team after two acquisitions

Agri-Business

Herdwatch adds 80 staff to team after two acquisitions

Agtech software company, Herdwatch, has announced the acquisition of ComTag in Ireland and Lilac Technology, renowned for their TB Master...
Ministers agree new AHDB levy rates

N.Ireland

Ministers agree new AHDB levy rates

Increases in levy rates proposed by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) for the beef and lamb, cereals and...
DAERA welcomes appointments to Agri Wages Board

N.Ireland

DAERA welcomes appointments to Agri Wages Board

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has welcomed the announcement of the appointment of...
Dairy Council NI launches latest fact book on sustainability

N.Ireland

Dairy Council NI launches latest fact book on sustainability

The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) has launched the final publication in its EU Sustainable Dairy Fact Book series....
First quarter revenue drop for food manufacturer Greencore

Agri-Business

First quarter revenue drop for food manufacturer Greencore

UK convenience food manufacturer, Greencore, which has its headquarters in Dublin, saw a drop in revenue for the first quarter...
2024 will see dairy companies make sustainable changes

Agri-Business

2024 will see dairy companies make sustainable changes

2023 has seen many challenges for the dairy and drinks industry. With rising cost of living issues and mounting energy...
Entries open for 17th NI Food and Drink Awards

N.Ireland

Entries open for 17th NI Food and Drink Awards

Northern Ireland’s food and drink companies are invited to enter the 2024 Northern Ireland Food and Drink Awards. Held in...
World Farmers’ Organisation announces new Secretary General

N.Ireland

World Farmers’ Organisation announces new Secretary General

The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) has announced that Andrea Porro has taken over the role of Secretary General from January...
20% rise in value of wool – British Wool

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20% rise in value of wool – British Wool

British Wool has announced its first sustained price recovery since the Covid-19 pandemic, with a general rise of 20% across...
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