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. Stella is chair of the Guild of Agricultural Journalists of Ireland.

UL confirms withdrawal of vet school bid amid cost concerns

Agri-Business

UL confirms withdrawal of vet school bid amid cost concerns

The University of Limerick (UL) has this afternoon (Thursday, September 12) confirmed that it has officially withdrawn from the competition...
Lemken introduces new Solitair seed drill

Machinery

Lemken introduces new Solitair seed drill

Machinery brand, Lemken, has released its new Solitair front hopper and has described it as the answer to the growing...
New Donegal vet practice aims to help with out-of-hours cover

Veterinary

New Donegal vet practice aims to help with out-of-hours cover

A new locally owned large animal veterinary practice has opened in Inishowen to meet a growing demand for independent vet...
Incorrect land parcels included in over 1k ACRES scorecards

Agri-Business

Incorrect land parcels included in over 1k ACRES scorecards

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that additional land parcels were included in over 1,000...
Lisavaird Co-Op officially launches €5.5m feed mill

Agri-Business

Lisavaird Co-Op officially launches €5.5m feed mill

Lisavaird Co-Op has officially launched its state-of-the-art feed mill after a €5.5 million investment. The co-op has said that it...
ABP awarded for red meat sustainability programme

Agri-Business

ABP awarded for red meat sustainability programme

ABP has been recognised with a Responsible Business Award in Northern Ireland for its collaborative action with farmer suppliers to...
Eight water supplies removed from Remedial Action List

Rural Life

Eight water supplies removed from Remedial Action List

Uisce Éireann has welcomed the removal of a further 25,763 customers in eight water supplies nationwide from the Environmental Protection...
Farmers and vets wanted for EU survey on animal diseases

Beef

Farmers and vets wanted for EU survey on animal diseases

Farmers and veterinarians in Ireland are being asked to add their voices to a cross-European exercise to find out what...
Strike averted at UK fertiliser factory as pay rise agreed

Agri-Business

Strike averted at UK fertiliser factory as pay rise agreed

Strike action, which had been been due to start in two days time at a UK fertiliser factory has now...
FTMTA: Downward trend in new tractor registrations

Agri-Business

FTMTA: Downward trend in new tractor registrations

The latest Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) Statistics Service Report for August 2024 shows a reduced level of...
Agtech Ireland: Tech among tools to retain nitrates derogation

Agri-Business

Agtech Ireland: Tech among tools to retain nitrates derogation

Support for the agtech industry is among the key requirements for Ireland to meet water quality targets and retain its...
Irish Drinks Forum 2024 to take place in Galway

Agri-Business

Irish Drinks Forum 2024 to take place in Galway

The Irish Drinks Forum 2024 returns this Thursday, September 12, to the BIA Innovator Campus in Athenry, Co. Galway following the...
Call for co-ops to pay 48c/L base milk price for August supplies

Dairy

Call for co-ops to pay 48c/L base milk price for August supplies

With dairy markets having moved forward in August and indications that markets will firm further in September, the Irish Creamery...
Renewable energy and derogation ‘key’ to food security – MEP

Agri Politics

Renewable energy and derogation ‘key’ to food security – MEP

Fianna Fáil MEP for Midlands North West Barry Cowen has said that support from the European Commission for wind energy projects on...
€53m Danish scheme to support more climate-friendly dairy

Dairy

€53m Danish scheme to support more climate-friendly dairy

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Danish scheme, with a budget of approximately €53 million,...
INHFA calls for suspension of plan to recoup ACRES money

Agri-Business

INHFA calls for suspension of plan to recoup ACRES money

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has called on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and...
FAO Food Price Index dips slightly but dairy bucks trend

Agri-Business

FAO Food Price Index dips slightly but dairy bucks trend

The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined marginally in August, as decreases in quotations for sugar, meat and cereals...
People urged to check-in with elderly neighbours

Rural Life

People urged to check-in with elderly neighbours

Irish Rural Link (IRL) – the national network representing the interest of rural communities – is urging people to check-in...
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