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.

Australia introduces new animal welfare standards for poultry

N.Ireland

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

N.Ireland

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

Agri-Business

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

N.Ireland

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

Agri-Business

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%

Agri-Business

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

Agri-Business

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

Rural Life

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

Agri-Business

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

Arable

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

Arable

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%...
NI farm safety: Keep children safe during busy season

N.Ireland

NI farm safety: Keep children safe during busy season

As part of Farm Safety Week this week, the Farm Safety Partnership (FSP) is reminding the farming community to keep...
Co. Down location announced for 2023 World Sheepdog Trials

N.Ireland

Co. Down location announced for 2023 World Sheepdog Trials

Expected to attract 50,000 spectators from across the world, Gill Hall Estate, Dromore, Co. Down has been announced as the...
Experts gather to discuss future of dairy cow monitoring

N.Ireland

Experts gather to discuss future of dairy cow monitoring

More than 100 experts from around the globe gathered in Graz, Austria this week to discuss the data-driven future of...
Bird flu may now be ‘endemic’ in Europe

Pig/Poultry

Bird flu may now be ‘endemic’ in Europe

Around 5,300 detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus, also known as bird flu, were reported in poultry, captive...
DAERA issues advice amid concern about potential bird flu

N.Ireland

DAERA issues advice amid concern about potential bird flu

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland is encouraging the public not to pick up...
$17m project to help Ukrainian farmers save harvest

Agri-Business

$17m project to help Ukrainian farmers save harvest

To address the impacts of the war in Ukraine on the global agricultural sector, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of...
ABP announces appointment of non-executive director to board

Agri-Business

ABP announces appointment of non-executive director to board

ABP Food Group (ABP) has today (Tuesday, July 5) announced the appointment of Sharon Whitehead to the board of the...
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