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.

Research confirms environmental benefits of grazing ruminants

Beef

Research confirms environmental benefits of grazing ruminants

Research by Alltech and Archbold has confirmed the environmental benefits of grazing ruminants. The two organistions formed a strategic research...
Crop monitoring report: Wet weather hampering Irish crops

Tillage News

Crop monitoring report: Wet weather hampering Irish crops

Wet weather conditions in north-west Europe, especially Ireland and parts of the UK, negatively affected the yield potential of crops...
Rabobank: Fertiliser costs down but farmers’ margins squeezed

Agri-Business

Rabobank: Fertiliser costs down but farmers’ margins squeezed

A recent Rabobank report has highlighted what it described as a “complex scenario” for the global fertiliser market. According to...
Yara sees earnings drop by $52m in first quarter of 2024

Agri-Business

Yara sees earnings drop by $52m in first quarter of 2024

Yara has reported that first-quarter earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) in 2024 were $435 million compared to...
Hauliers may be forced to stop livestock transport – ICSA

Agri-Business

Hauliers may be forced to stop livestock transport – ICSA

Hauliers may be forced to cease the transport of livestock if targeted inspections continue, according to the Irish Cattle and...
Weekend weather: Cool and unsettled with some showers

Rural Life

Weekend weather: Cool and unsettled with some showers

The weekend weather forecast indicates that conditions will remain unsettled for the final days of April with showers or rain...
US: Bird flu tests for dairy cows before interstate transfers

Dairy

US: Bird flu tests for dairy cows before interstate transfers

To protect the US livestock industry from the threat posed by highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu), the United...
EU agri-food exports up 2% year-on-year

Agri-Business

EU agri-food exports up 2% year-on-year

The European Commission has today (Thursday, April 25) published the latest monthly trade report showing developments in imports and exports...
Cereal production down 21% in 2023 – CSO

Tillage

Cereal production down 21% in 2023 – CSO

The production of the thee main cereals in Ireland – wheat, barley and oats – decreased by more than one...
Dairygold Co-op in bid to erect solar PV panels on 6.6ha site

Agri-Business

Dairygold Co-op in bid to erect solar PV panels on 6.6ha site

Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd. has applied for planning permission to erect solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on a 6.6ha site close...
FAO: Food insecurity the ‘new normal’ since Covid-19

Rural Life

FAO: Food insecurity the ‘new normal’ since Covid-19

Food insecurity and malnutrition have become a “new normal” according to the head of the Food and Agriculture Organization of...
Dunnes Stores in bid to create ‘urban farm’ in Cork

Agri-Business

Dunnes Stores in bid to create ‘urban farm’ in Cork

Dunnes Stores is hoping to establish an urban farm in Cork city which will also be used for educational purposes....
Change to emissions estimates for grassland ‘swept under carpet’

Agri Politics

Change to emissions estimates for grassland ‘swept under carpet’

An independent candidate for the Ireland South constituency in the European Elections has said that a change to emissions estimates...
Carbery Group sees drop in turnover and operating profit in 2023

Agri-Business

Carbery Group sees drop in turnover and operating profit in 2023

Carbery Group, the west Cork-based international ingredients, flavours, and cheese producer, has reported a drop in group turnover and operating...
Clare independent TD to run in European elections

Agri Politics

Clare independent TD to run in European elections

Clare independent TD, Michael McNamara has announced he will contest the European election in the Ireland South constituency as an...
Review: 70% report dairy farmers as ‘main buyer’ of grassland

Agri-Business

Review: 70% report dairy farmers as ‘main buyer’ of grassland

Almost 70% of land purchases are made by dairy farmers according to a report just published by the Society of...
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...