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

Second survey for farmers on unfair trading practices

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue today (Tuesday, May 2) announced the launch of an online survey...

May 2, 2023

Agri-Business

Yara reports revenue decline in first quarter of 2023

Fertiliser company Yara has reported weaker financial results for the first three months of 2023 compared to a strong first...

April 28, 2023

N.Ireland

Three dead after collision involving farm equipment lorry

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for information on a fatal two-vehicle collision on the A5 near...

April 28, 2023

Rural Life

Weekend weather: Some sunshine with scattered showers

The weekend weather forecast indicates a mixed bag with periods of sunshine and mild temperatures, followed by bouts of heavy...

April 28, 2023

Agri-Business

Kerry Group reports organic growth of 8.5% in Q1 of 2023

Kerry Group has reported organic growth of 8.5% (volume +0.2% and pricing +8.3%) for the first three months of 2023...

April 27, 2023

Pig/Poultry

FSAI issues salmonella warning for pork chops

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued an alert for a pork chop product amid concerns regarding salmonella....

April 27, 2023

Agri-Business

IFA describes fertiliser prices as ‘unsustainable’

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that prices being paid for fertiliser by Irish farmers are “unsustainable”. Addressing the...

April 27, 2023

Agri Politics

Taoiseach to meet Macra again in near future over concerns

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has committed to meeting with members of Macra in 2-3 months time to measure progress on...

April 27, 2023

Dairy News

‘Scope for downward pressure on milk price’ – Ornua boss

The chief executive of Ornua has said that there is “scope for downward pressure on milk price” this year, as...

April 26, 2023

Agri Politics

Young farmers described as ‘endangered species’

The government needs to take the issues facing rural Ireland seriously and provide sufficient and sustainable funding to help young...

April 26, 2023

Agri-Business

Operating profit at Ornua down by 17%

Operating profit at Ornua decreased by more than 17% in 2022, according to the company’s latest financial report. This is...

April 26, 2023

Agri-Business

IFA to attend Farmers’ Charter meeting this week

An Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) delegation will attend the Farmers’ Charter of Rights meeting on Thursday (April 25) following the...

April 25, 2023

Agri Politics

Taoiseach pays tribute to former ag minister Creed

An Taoiseach and leader of the Fine Gael party, Leo Varadkar has paid tribute to former agriculture minister, Michael Creed,...

April 25, 2023

CAP / Schemes

Minister to formally ask commission for ‘flexibility’ on CAP

Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue is calling for flexibility from the European Commission on the implementation...

April 25, 2023

Agri-Business

New chief operations officer for AgTech Ireland

AgTech Ireland chairman Padraig Hennessy today (Monday, April 24) announced the appointment of Catherine Lascurettes as AgTech Ireland’s Chief Operations...

April 24, 2023