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.

Agri-Business

Kepak links up with MBW to boost female factory roles

Kepak and Meat Business Women (MBW) have partnered on a new pilot programme to support the progression of women working...

May 19, 2025

Pig/Poultry

Mandatory housing order for poultry to be lifted in England

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) plans to lift the order for mandatory housing of birds later...

May 13, 2025

Rural Life

Fire services in Wales rescue 800kg bull stuck in bog

Emergency services in Wales were deployed yesterday (Sunday May 11) after reports came in about a bull becoming stuck in...

May 12, 2025

Agri-Business

Danone acquires US plant-based nutritional formulas company

Danone has announced today (Monday, May 12) that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake...

May 12, 2025

Environment

Research: Plastics manufacturing tech threatens food safety

Research carried out by a team in Dublin has found that technologies used in plastics manufacturing can jeopardise food safety...

May 12, 2025

N.Ireland

Host nation sought for World Butchers’ Challenge

With the success of the 2025 World Butchers’ Challenge (WBC) still fresh in everyone’s minds, it’s time to look ahead....

May 9, 2025

Dairy

4 out of 5 UK dairy farmers had cryptosporidiosis in herds

Four in five dairy farmers in the UK have experienced cryptosporidiosis in their herds, with significant financial and welfare implications,...

May 8, 2025

Agri-Business

RSPCA urges govt act on mandatory labelling for animal products

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has renewed calls for the introduction of mandatory method-of-production...

May 7, 2025

N.Ireland

£2.6m paid out in grants to support rural NI businesses

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced that the 2024/2025 Rural Business Development Grant...

May 7, 2025

Agri-Business

Entries for Young Vet of the Year open

Do you know an inspirational young or early career vet? Nominations for this year’s British Veterinary Association (BVA) Young Vet...

May 7, 2025

Dairy

Report challenges assumptions about livestock impact

A new report from the Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) challenges the current assumption that meat and dairy products from livestock...

May 7, 2025

N.Ireland

Reminder: Deadline looms for NI Single Applications

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has encouraged farm businesses to act now and submit their Single...

May 6, 2025