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.

Kepak commits to global framework for regenerative agriculture

Environment

Kepak commits to global framework for regenerative agriculture

Kepak has become the first Irish business to commit to a new global framework for regenerative agriculture practices. The framework,...
Road safety alert ahead of arrival of Storm Agnes

Rural Life

Road safety alert ahead of arrival of Storm Agnes

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads tomorrow (Wednesday, September 27)...
Sustainable fungicides project aims to improve soil health

Environment

Sustainable fungicides project aims to improve soil health

A project on securing crops and soil health with sustainable fungicides by a research team at Atlantic Technological University (ATU)...
EPA: Coal and turf among worst pollutants in Ireland

Environment

EPA: Coal and turf among worst pollutants in Ireland

The burning of solid fuel such as coal, turf and wood to heat homes is one of the most significant...
Weather: Unsettled with stormy conditions midweek

Rural Life

Weather: Unsettled with stormy conditions midweek

Weather conditions will be generally unsettled this week and will be possibly very windy or stormy on Wednesday, according to...
Using satellite data to enhance global food security

Tillage

Using satellite data to enhance global food security

Accurate estimates and forecasts of crop area and yield play an important role in guiding policy decisions related to food...
Gallery: Photo highlights from the National Ploughing Championships

Rural Life

Gallery: Photo highlights from the National Ploughing Championships

The 2023 National Ploughing Championships, which took place at Ratheniska, Co. Laois, have come to an end after a week...
Weekend weather: Unsettled with sunshine and showers

Rural Life

Weekend weather: Unsettled with sunshine and showers

The weekend weather forecast from Met Éireann indicates that the weekend will bring unsettled conditions with sunshine and showers owing...
Approval for new malting plant in Carlow

Tillage News

Approval for new malting plant in Carlow

A new world first ‘zero-emission’ malting plant is set to be established in Co, Carlow, now that Carlow County Council...
Funding call announced to support forestry projects

Forestry

Funding call announced to support forestry projects

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Pippa Hackett, has today (Thursday, September 14) announced...
Road Safety Authority issues warning amid weather alerts

Rural Life

Road Safety Authority issues warning amid weather alerts

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads this evening (Thursday, September...
IFA meets with banks to discuss cashflow for dairy farmers

Agri-Business

IFA meets with banks to discuss cashflow for dairy farmers

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has met with two of the country’s main banks to discuss cashflow for dairy farmer...
Four wild birds now on banned list for shooting

Rural Life

Four wild birds now on banned list for shooting

Four species of wild birds have been are now on a banned list for shooting following a review by the...
£291m in Direct Payments issued to NI farmers

N.Ireland

£291m in Direct Payments issued to NI farmers

A total of £291.3 million in Direct Payments has been issued to 98% of Northern Ireland farmers today, Friday September...
Galway company secures contract to sell German calf-feeding system

Agri-Business

Galway company secures contract to sell German calf-feeding system

Creva International, a Co. Galway-based company with dairy farming roots, has secured an exclusive Irish distribution deal for the Urban...
DAFM provides further clarity on GAEC changes

Environment

DAFM provides further clarity on GAEC changes

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has today (Wednesday, Aug 30) confirmed its modification to the rules...
Ornua CEO John Jordan to step down

Agri-Business

Ornua CEO John Jordan to step down

Ornua chief executive officer (CEO) John Jordan is to step down to take up a new role as chief operating...
AgriFocus: ‘U-grade cattle do not get enough of a bonus’

Beef News

AgriFocus: ‘U-grade cattle do not get enough of a bonus’

U-grade beef in Ireland does not get enough of a bonus on the grid at meat plants, according to general...