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.

Radical changes needed for next Forestry Programme – MEP

Forestry

Radical changes needed for next Forestry Programme – MEP

Radical changes are needed for the next National Forestry Programme to be a success, according to Fine Gael MEP Colm...
Gardaí investigate theft of €16,000 worth of grass seed near Westmeath border

Agri-Business

Gardaí investigate theft of €16,000 worth of grass seed near Westmeath border

Gardaí have launched an investigation following the reported theft of grass seed, to sow more than 200ac worth €16,000 in...
Innovative thinking leads to teenager creating fence safety tool

Agri-Business

Innovative thinking leads to teenager creating fence safety tool

An innovative and enterprising teenager is hoping her multi-award-winning innovation will create quite a buzz at this year’s National Ploughing...
EU report: Ireland failing to protect blanket and raised bogs

Environment

EU report: Ireland failing to protect blanket and raised bogs

Ireland is failing to properly protect raised and blanket bogs that are designated as special areas of conservation and illegal...
Research: Bee diversity needed to maintain crop pollination

Environment

Research: Bee diversity needed to maintain crop pollination

Rutgers University in the US, has conducted the first study showing how bee diversity is needed to maintain crop yields...
No plans by minister to extend fertiliser-spreading deadline

Environment

No plans by minister to extend fertiliser-spreading deadline

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage has indicated that there are no plans to extend the deadline for...
MEP urges Taoiseach to meet with UK PM over gas supply

Agri-Business

MEP urges Taoiseach to meet with UK PM over gas supply

MEP Colm Markey has said the Taoiseach Micheál Martin should seek an urgent meeting with British Prime Minister (PM) Liz...
Irish food companies feature in Top 10 brands list

Agri-Business

Irish food companies feature in Top 10 brands list

Ireland’s biggest brands are putting it up to their international counterparts in the latest edition of the Checkout Top 100...
European Commission proposes measures to cap energy prices

Rural Life

European Commission proposes measures to cap energy prices

The European Commission is proposing a range of measures to address spiralling energy costs, including imposing a cap on the...
Government accused of driving people to ‘panic buy’ generators

Rural Life

Government accused of driving people to ‘panic buy’ generators

An independent TD is calling on the government to give a categoric commitment that electricity supplies will not be turned...
Call for major increase in forestry payments in Budget 2023

Forestry

Call for major increase in forestry payments in Budget 2023

Annual rates of afforestation have dropped dramatically and this trend needs to be reversed according to Forest Industries Ireland. FII...
Rural Independent TDs call for appointment of new energy minister

Rural Life

Rural Independent TDs call for appointment of new energy minister

The Rural Independent TDs have slammed environment minister, Eamon Ryan, for what they claim is his “ongoing opposition” to the...
71% increase in complaints to veterinary council in 2021

Veterinary

71% increase in complaints to veterinary council in 2021

The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), the statutory body responsible for regulating the veterinary professions, has published a report offering...
Over 300 to contest National Ploughing Championships 2022

Rural Life

Over 300 to contest National Ploughing Championships 2022

With two weeks to go until Europe’s largest outdoor event kicks off, preparations in Ratheniska, Co. Laois are taking shape...
Hereford groups set up calf-rearing programme for charity

Beef

Hereford groups set up calf-rearing programme for charity

Next Gen Herefords and Irish Hereford Prime have teamed up to facilitate the Irish ‘Hereford Charity Calf Rearing Program’ which...
Royal DSM acquires animal nutrition company in Brazil

Agri-Business

Royal DSM acquires animal nutrition company in Brazil

Global health and nutrition company, Royal DSM, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Prodap, a leading animal nutrition...
Tomato company to switch to renewable gas in trial project

Agri-Business

Tomato company to switch to renewable gas in trial project

Ireland’s largest tomato grower, MF Nurseries has switched to renewable gas under a new trial project with Gas Networks Ireland...
Call for Eircode emergency location-fixing for farm holdings

Rural Life

Call for Eircode emergency location-fixing for farm holdings

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called for the Eircode system of location-fixing to be extended beyond homes...