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.

Trim announced as 2022 TidyTowns winner

Rural Life

Trim announced as 2022 TidyTowns winner

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has today (October 28) announced Trim, Co. Meath as Ireland’s Tidiest Town...
Guild of Agricultural Journalists launches 2022 awards

Agri-Business

Guild of Agricultural Journalists launches 2022 awards

The Guild of Agricultural Journalists has announced the details of the 2022 Agri Guild Awards, sponsored by FBD Insurance, which will take place at the Killashee...
Gardaí issue road safety appeal for bank holiday weekend

Rural Life

Gardaí issue road safety appeal for bank holiday weekend

An Garda Síochána has issued an urgent road safety appeal to all road users for the busy October bank holiday...
Weekend weather: Mild with rain and some drier conditions

Rural Life

Weekend weather: Mild with rain and some drier conditions

The weekend weather forecast indicates that we are in store for a mix of heavy rain with breezy conditions, albeit...
Call to suspend cow banding under nitrates plan

Dairy News

Call to suspend cow banding under nitrates plan

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has today (Thursday, October 27) called on the Minister for Housing, Local Government...
Agriland Media Group appoints commercial sales manager

Agri-Business

Agriland Media Group appoints commercial sales manager

Agriland Media Group continues to expand and grow its operations with a significant appointment to its commercial division. Jane Murphy...
ClonBio Group sees 24% rise in profits after tax

Agri-Business

ClonBio Group sees 24% rise in profits after tax

Irish-owned ClonBio Group has announced record profits after tax for the year ended December 31, 2021 of €111 million, an...
World Food Forum: Market transparency crucial in fertiliser trade

Agri-Business

World Food Forum: Market transparency crucial in fertiliser trade

Market transparency is crucial when it comes to fertiliser trade since reduced availability and accessibility, interruption of supply chains and...
Several agri-business sites on EPA National Priority Sites List

Environment

Several agri-business sites on EPA National Priority Sites List

A number of agri-business sites have been named in the latest National Priority Sites List published by the Environmental Protection...
DAFM in ‘detailed discussion’ on grants for planting forestry

Forestry

DAFM in ‘detailed discussion’ on grants for planting forestry

Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, Pippa Hackett is urging forestry stakeholders and the public to take part in...
Broadband: Could your village set it up its own fibre network?

Rural Life

Broadband: Could your village set it up its own fibre network?

A rural community that designed and built its own fibre to the premises’ (FTTP) broadband network is now helping other...
INHFA: EU Nature Restoration Law will undermine rural economy

Environment

INHFA: EU Nature Restoration Law will undermine rural economy

The proposed EU Nature Restoration Law will have a major impact for farming and the wider rural economy, according to...
Paddy Fitzgerald Awards return with ceremony at end of month

Rural Life

Paddy Fitzgerald Awards return with ceremony at end of month

The nine nominees for the Paddy Fitzgerald Awards have been announced by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). The purpose of...
50% drop in farmers receiving social welfare support

Agri-Business

50% drop in farmers receiving social welfare support

The number of farmers and agricultural workers in receipt of Jobseeker’s Allowance or Jobseeker’s Benefit has been reducing in recent...
Sustainability report: Larger herd size and liming increases GHGs

Agri-Business

Sustainability report: Larger herd size and liming increases GHGs

Teagasc has released its latest sustainability report focusing on the year 2021. The report uses the Teagasc National Farm Survey...
Weather warning issued for the south on Wednesday

Rural Life

Weather warning issued for the south on Wednesday

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for rain for the south of the country, mid-week this week....
Government urged to reverse Budget 2023 concrete levy

Agri-Business

Government urged to reverse Budget 2023 concrete levy

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) president Dermot Kelleher has said he “cannot fathom what the government is...
Kerry launches food waste estimator tool

Agri-Business

Kerry launches food waste estimator tool

Kerry, the global taste and nutrition company, has launched a unique tool to raise awareness of food loss and waste,...