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.

Fertilizer Association urges against seeking ‘bulky’ first cut of silage

Beef

Fertilizer Association urges against seeking ‘bulky’ first cut of silage

The Fertilizer Association of Ireland has this month issued its guidance on the best strategy to employ ahead of the...
Tirlán announces further €4m package to support farmers

Agri-Business

Tirlán announces further €4m package to support farmers

Tirlán cooperative has announced a €4 million support package to assist its tillage farmers and also support beef farmers who...
EU urged to improve conditions for meat sector workers

Agri-Business

EU urged to improve conditions for meat sector workers

The European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions (EFFAT) has concluded the EU-wide project #MeatTheStandards aimed at improving...
Heydon ‘available to serve’ if there is Cabinet reshuffle

Agri Politics

Heydon ‘available to serve’ if there is Cabinet reshuffle

With Minister Simon Harris currently trying to secure enough votes to ensure he is formally elected as Taoiseach, following Leo...
Kerry Dairy Ireland joins Global Dairy Trade

Dairy News

Kerry Dairy Ireland joins Global Dairy Trade

Global Dairy Trade (GDT) has announced that Kerry Dairy Ireland is joining GDT Events this month, offering skimmed milk powder...
Sherry Fitzgerald: Prime grassland values grew by 9% in 2023

Agri-Business

Sherry Fitzgerald: Prime grassland values grew by 9% in 2023

Prime grassland values grew by 9.2% over 2023, down from the 10.6% growth recorded over 2022. That’s according to the...
Farmland value growth lower in 2023 than previous year

Agri-Business

Farmland value growth lower in 2023 than previous year

The growth in the value of general farmland in 2023 was lower than the growth rate in 2022 according to...
10% increase in land price values in 2023 – Sherry Fitz

Property

10% increase in land price values in 2023 – Sherry Fitz

There was a 10% increase in land price values in 2023 according to the latest Agricultural Land Barometer from estate...
Kerry to pay additional top-up for 2023 milk supplies

Dairy News

Kerry to pay additional top-up for 2023 milk supplies

Kerry Group has announced this evening (Tuesday, April 2) that will pay an additional 0.90c/L (inclusive of VAT) in respect...
Global feed production in 2023 down marginally

Agri-Business

Global feed production in 2023 down marginally

Global animal feed production remained steady in 2023 at 1.29 billion metric tonnes (BMT), a slight decrease of 2.6 million...
€470k in assets seized in EU agri funding fraud case

Agri-Business

€470k in assets seized in EU agri funding fraud case

Assets worth €470,000 have been seized in Italy as part of an EU agricultural funding fraud case. At the request...
ICOS calls for farm inspection reprieve and rebate on feed

Agri-Business

ICOS calls for farm inspection reprieve and rebate on feed

The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has today (Friday, March 29) submitted a detailed report to the National Fodder and...
Minister urges protection of nesting birds over Easter

Rural Life

Minister urges protection of nesting birds over Easter

As Easter approaches, Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan is calling on the public to protect nesting...
Minister highlights importance of animal health

Beef

Minister highlights importance of animal health

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to provide a range of supports...
Fodder committee meeting must ‘kickstart emergency response’

Agri-Business

Fodder committee meeting must ‘kickstart emergency response’

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has said that a scheduled meeting of the National Fodder and Food...
New set of breeding guidelines for dairy herds

Dairy News

New set of breeding guidelines for dairy herds

With the 2024 breeding season on the horizon, the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) and Teagasc have developed a set...
Labour costs among biggest challenges for food sector – FDI

Agri-Business

Labour costs among biggest challenges for food sector – FDI

Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group representing the food and drink sector, has emphasised the importance of government policy...
Road safety warning issued ahead of Easter weekend

Rural Life

Road safety warning issued ahead of Easter weekend

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are...