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.

Report: ‘High standard’ of drinking water quality in NI

N.Ireland

Report: ‘High standard’ of drinking water quality in NI

The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) report for 2022 has once again found drinking water quality in Northern Ireland is of...
Using satellite data to enhance global food security

Agri-Business

Using satellite data to enhance global food security

Accurate estimates and forecasts of crop area and yield play an important role in guiding policy decisions related to food...
£291m in Direct Payments issued to NI farmers

N.Ireland

£291m in Direct Payments issued to NI farmers

A total of £291.3 million in Direct Payments has been issued to 98% of Northern Ireland farmers today, Friday September...
Lakeland Dairies campaigns to attract women shareholders

Agri-Business

Lakeland Dairies campaigns to attract women shareholders

Lakeland Dairies has launched a targeted campaign to encourage more women and other family members to become involved as shareholders...
PGI for beef – ‘you don’t just get it on the basis of a good story’

Agri-Business

PGI for beef – ‘you don’t just get it on the basis of a good story’

“You don’t just get this on the basis of a good story.” Those are the words of beef sector manager...
US self-propelled combine sales continue to grow

Agri-Business

US self-propelled combine sales continue to grow

Self-propelled combine sales continued to increase in the United States, while total farm tractor unit sales in the U.S. and...
Israeli farm trials show potential to reduce antibiotics usage in cows

Agri-Business

Israeli farm trials show potential to reduce antibiotics usage in cows

Mileutis, an Israeli-based biopharmaceutical animal and human health company has completed a rigorous, randomised, case-controlled, clinical field trial. The results...
‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ PGI proposal moves to next stage

Agri-Business

‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ PGI proposal moves to next stage

The proposal to the European Commission for protected geographical indication (PGI) status for ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ has moved to...
Conservation charity seeks to recruit agricultural advisors

N.Ireland

Conservation charity seeks to recruit agricultural advisors

The Rivers Trust, the charity in Northern Ireland, Ireland and Britain dedicated to the conservation and restoration of rivers and...
Love Lamb Week enlists influencers for campaign

Sheep

Love Lamb Week enlists influencers for campaign

Love Lamb Week (LLW) will return for 2023 from September 1-7, to promote UK lamb by teaming up with popular...
Oil supplier joins Shell to ‘clean up’ UK agriculture

Environment

Oil supplier joins Shell to ‘clean up’ UK agriculture

The UK’s only independently-run oil supplier is transitioning to alternative fuel sources thanks to a distribution partnership with the global...
November date set for British Potato Show

Arable

November date set for British Potato Show

With the harvest season typically concluded and preparations for the new year in motion, The British Potato Show will return...
Winter barley harvest results from AHDB trial sites

Arable

Winter barley harvest results from AHDB trial sites

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that 202220/23 winter barley yield results are now available from four...
Irish sheep shearing record attempt to take place in Antrim

N.Ireland

Irish sheep shearing record attempt to take place in Antrim

An attempt to break the Irish sheep shearing record will take place in Co. Antrim next week. Tom Perry, a...
Tyrone breeders secure export deal for Badgerface Texels

Agri-Business

Tyrone breeders secure export deal for Badgerface Texels

Co. Tyrone sheep breeders Janet and Andy Carson are toasting success after securing a lucrative export deal for their highly...
AHDB in partnership to showcase positives of livestock

Beef

AHDB in partnership to showcase positives of livestock

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has decided to partner with ITN Business to showcase the positive impact of...
Methane reduction methodology launched for beef producers

Beef

Methane reduction methodology launched for beef producers

A new methane emissions reduction methodology has been developed in the US which is aimed at beef producers. Global food...
Breakthrough means measuring grass from space

Agri-Business

Breakthrough means measuring grass from space

A world-first technology breakthrough that could revolutionise grassland farming and grass measuring has today (Tuesday, July 18) been announced by...
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