Stella Meehan

Editor

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.

Rural Life

Fire crews and farmers tackle combine blaze in Suffolk

Fire crews were alerted to a serious machinery fire involving a combine harvester in the Suffolk area of England over...

August 13, 2025

Beef

New tool for suckler farmers to boost profit and reduce emissions

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development (AHDB) has launched a new genetic tool that measures the potential of an animal to...

August 12, 2025

Rural Life

Drought in England labelled ‘significant incident’

The UK’s National Drought Group met yesterday (Monday, August 11) with the current water shortfall situation in England now defined...

August 12, 2025

N.Ireland

Dale Farm says milk will be collected despite threat of strike action

Dale Farm has said that it is “open to discussions” as the threat of industrial action by some staff hangs...

August 12, 2025

N.Ireland

Farm safety survey: 75% of NI farmers fear being hit by an animal

More farmers are following safer work practices according to new figures from a farm safety survey released by the Department...

August 8, 2025

N.Ireland

NI farmers scoop accolades at Flock Awards

Farmers supplying Pilgrim’s Europe are celebrating success after winning both First and Second Place for ‘Best Performing Breeder Flock’ at...

August 6, 2025

Dairy

Investigation underway after illnesses linked to farm in Florida

The Florida Department of Health has confirmed that it is continuing to thoroughly investigate reported occurrences of E. coli, campylobacter,...

August 6, 2025

Beef

Wales eases bluetongue restrictions for autumn sales

The parliament in Wales has decided to ease bluetongue restrictions ahead of the sale of livestock at markets in the...

August 5, 2025

Agri-Business

£20k food and farming prize launched

A new £20,000 prize aimed at transforming food, farming, and health systems has been launched. The judges include the environmentalist...

August 1, 2025

Rural Life

Fire crews use water jets to tackle barn fire in Wales

Fire crews in Wales used water jets to bring a barn fire involving bales under control earlier this week. At...

August 1, 2025

Rural Life

Teenager in ‘serious’ condition after electrocution on farm

A teenage boy is in a serious condition in hospital in England after an electrocution incident involving an electric fence...

July 31, 2025

Beef

Major biomethane plant for French beef producers

German manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER is currently building a biomethane plant for France‘s second-largest beef producer. Elivia Group is headquartered in...

July 31, 2025