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.

US audits to ensure UK red meat market access

N.Ireland

US audits to ensure UK red meat market access

With international trade increasingly making headlines, an industry expert has reiterated the importance of safeguarding market access for the UK...

Funding call for NI Food Strategy Framework

N.Ireland

Funding call for NI Food Strategy Framework

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced a funding call for applications to increase...

Oxford Farming Conference calls for new directors

Agri-Business

Oxford Farming Conference calls for new directors

The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) has opened applications for three new individuals to join the board of directors and support...

NI BVD restrictions to target herds with untested animals from June

N.Ireland

NI BVD restrictions to target herds with untested animals from June

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Andrew Muir, is advising herd keepers that from June 1, 2025 bovine...

Scottish Quality Crops makes appointments to board

Agri-Business

Scottish Quality Crops makes appointments to board

Scottish Quality Crops (SQC) has added an eighth co-op to its board as well as appointing new representatives for the...

Countdown is on to major Scottish agricultural event

Rural Life

Countdown is on to major Scottish agricultural event

The countdown is on for the largest two-day Scottish agricultural event – which is set to take place on Sunday...

Major lift in cattle and lamb slaughter in Australia

Beef

Major lift in cattle and lamb slaughter in Australia

Australia’s red meat sector has recorded a significant lift in cattle and lamb slaughter volumes in the first quarter of...

NI NAP proposals labelled ‘challenge’ to farmers’ way of life

N.Ireland

NI NAP proposals labelled ‘challenge’ to farmers’ way of life

Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) politician Lord Tom Elliott has said that the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)...

New research aimed at reducing GHG emissions from farmland

Environment

New research aimed at reducing GHG emissions from farmland

A major new Finnish-led research initiative is developing innovative, science-based solutions to measure and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from...

Free rewilding course aimed at farmers and policymakers

N.Ireland

Free rewilding course aimed at farmers and policymakers

Rewilding Europe has announced the launch of a new, free, online rewilding course, designed to make rewilding accessible and actionable...

Red Tractor appoints first farmer as chair

N.Ireland

Red Tractor appoints first farmer as chair

The Ownership Body of Assured Food Standards (AFS), responsible for the Red Tractor food assurance programme, has announced the appointment...

Rabobank: Tariffs disrupt global pork trade

Agri-Business

Rabobank: Tariffs disrupt global pork trade

According to a recent RaboResearch report, pork prices have rebounded and remain strong despite shifting trade flows and growing economic...

Wilkinson to step down as CEO of AHDB

N.Ireland

Wilkinson to step down as CEO of AHDB

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has today (Thursday, May 22) announced that Graham Wilkinson will step down from...

NI minister proposes ‘radical’ plan on animal welfare

N.Ireland

NI minister proposes ‘radical’ plan on animal welfare

Northern Ireland Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has today (Thursday, May 22) published an ambitious 10-point...

New law to tackle livestock worrying moves forward

Sheep

New law to tackle livestock worrying moves forward

A new law which will help tackle livestock worrying by giving police more powers and extending the places and animals...

ABP Angus Youth Challenge celebrates success at Balmoral

N.Ireland

ABP Angus Youth Challenge celebrates success at Balmoral

ABP used its platform at the 2025 Balmoral Show to actively engage with young people about careers and opportunities in...

New chair appointed to AHDB

N.Ireland

New chair appointed to AHDB

Emily Norton has been appointed by Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) ministers as the new Chair of...

Lakeland Dairies launches Young Farmer Programme

N.Ireland

Lakeland Dairies launches Young Farmer Programme

pLakeland Dairies has today (Tuesday, May 20) announced the launch of its new Young Farmer Programme aimed at supporting and...