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.

DAERA minister urges groups to apply for rural funding

N.Ireland

DAERA minister urges groups to apply for rural funding

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging eligible organisations in Northern Ireland to apply to the...
Ireland pledges to support ‘3 Billion Trees’ initiative

Forestry

Ireland pledges to support ‘3 Billion Trees’ initiative

Minister of State with responsibility for land use and biodiversity at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM),...
Arla Foods invests €210m in cheese production technology

Agri-Business

Arla Foods invests €210m in cheese production technology

Farmer-owned Arla Foods, has today (Monday, March 19) announced its largest ever investment into the UK with highly advanced production...
‘Strengthened’ agri cooperation between Ireland and Germany

Agri Politics

‘Strengthened’ agri cooperation between Ireland and Germany

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with special responsibility for research and innovation,...
Microsoft initiatives to upskill rural Ireland on AI

Rural Life

Microsoft initiatives to upskill rural Ireland on AI

Tech giant Microsoft has launched a series of initiatives to help upskill areas of rural Ireland. Minister for Trade Promotion,...
Weather forecast: Mild with showers in many areas

Rural Life

Weather forecast: Mild with showers in many areas

The week looks set to bring a mixture of mild temperatures with showers according to the latest weather forecast from...
DAFM urged to suspend inspections as weather deteriorates

Rural Life

DAFM urged to suspend inspections as weather deteriorates

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is calling for support for farmers from the agricultural sector and further afield as they...
Aurivo wins Green Manufacturer Award

Agri-Business

Aurivo wins Green Manufacturer Award

Aurivo Cooperative took home the top prize in the Green Manufacturer Award Category at the recent prestigious 2024 Green Awards....
Lakeland Dairies announces milk price for February supplies

Dairy

Lakeland Dairies announces milk price for February supplies

The Lakeland Dairies Board has decided on a price for milk supplied in February with the base price increasing for...
ICSA’s Eddie Punch to run in European Elections

Agri Politics

ICSA’s Eddie Punch to run in European Elections

General secretary of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA), Eddie Punch is set to leave the association in...
Tirlán named ‘Green Large Organisation of the Year’

Agri-Business

Tirlán named ‘Green Large Organisation of the Year’

Tirlán has claimed the ‘Green Large Organisation of the Year’ at this year’s Green Awards 2024. This award is recognition...
Dairygold to buy solar energy from Cork grain supplier

Agri-Business

Dairygold to buy solar energy from Cork grain supplier

Dairygold has become the first dairy processor in Ireland to sign a corporate Power Purchase Agreement (cPPA) with one of...
Lakeland Dairies appoints new chief financial officer

Agri-Business

Lakeland Dairies appoints new chief financial officer

Cross-border dairy cooperative Lakeland Dairies has appointed Oliver McAllister as its new chief financial officer (CFO). McAllister has over 20...
Minister urged to intervene in controversy over ICBF indexes

Beef

Minister urged to intervene in controversy over ICBF indexes

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is being urged to intervene in the controversy surrounding changes to beef...
ESB makes post-tax profit of €868m in 2023

Agri-Business

ESB makes post-tax profit of €868m in 2023

ESB made post-tax profit of €868 million in 2023 according to its latest financial statements for the year ended December...
February was warmest month on record globally

Environment

February was warmest month on record globally

February was the warmest month on record across the globe according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) on behalf...
Nolan rules out move to Independent Ireland party

Agri Politics

Nolan rules out move to Independent Ireland party

Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said she has “absolutely no intention” of becoming a member, parliamentary or otherwise,...
Multi-species Sward and Red Clover Silage measures open

Environment

Multi-species Sward and Red Clover Silage measures open

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Tuesday, March 5) announced the opening of the 2024 Multi-species...