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.

IFA calls for milk price to reflect Ornua Value Payment

Dairy News

IFA calls for milk price to reflect Ornua Value Payment

Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Dairy Committee chairman, Stephen Arthur, insists that milk processors must pay a milk price that reflects...
Minister open to ideas on changing ‘culture’ regarding women in agriculture

Rural Life

Minister open to ideas on changing ‘culture’ regarding women in agriculture

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said that he is open to suggestions on how to...
Hundreds register to attend Peatlands Gathering event

Environment

Hundreds register to attend Peatlands Gathering event

The peatlands community of Ireland and further afield is coming together for Peatlands Gathering 2021 later this week (Thursday, October...
DAFM invests in two projects to support carbon storage in soils

Environment

DAFM invests in two projects to support carbon storage in soils

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue along with Minister of State, Pippa Hackett, have today (Tuesday, October...
Zoetis to create up to 100 jobs as Offaly facility to expand

Agri-Business

Zoetis to create up to 100 jobs as Offaly facility to expand

Zoetis Inc., the global animal health company, is expanding its manufacturing and development facility in Tullamore, Co. Offaly, which the...
IFA plans series of regional rallies to ‘save Irish farming’

Agri Politics

IFA plans series of regional rallies to ‘save Irish farming’

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is holding four regional rallies to highlight what it describes as the government’s action in pursuing...
UK fuel crisis drives surge for Shannon-based technology

Agri-Business

UK fuel crisis drives surge for Shannon-based technology

Shannon-based Internet of Things (IoT) hardware manufacturer Tekelek has reported a surge in interest for its fuel tank level measurement...
Further call to increase fuel allowance to tackle fuel poverty

Rural Life

Further call to increase fuel allowance to tackle fuel poverty

Independent TD Sean Canney has called on the Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, to increase the level of payments...
Almost 8,000 applications for soil sampling programme so far

Environment

Almost 8,000 applications for soil sampling programme so far

Almost 8,000 applications have been made to the pilot soil sampling programme announced by the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
Fodder survey: 8% of farms have deficit for winter

Agri-Business

Fodder survey: 8% of farms have deficit for winter

While the national picture for fodder looked secure in the latest Teagasc Fodder Survey for July, it still revealed that...
National Potato Day: Consumers urged to support potato growers

Agri-Business

National Potato Day: Consumers urged to support potato growers

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called on consumers, retailers and the foodservice sector to support Irish potato growers as...
Frank O’Mara officially takes over Teagasc role as Boyle retires

Agri-Business

Frank O’Mara officially takes over Teagasc role as Boyle retires

Prof. Frank O’Mara has begun his new role as director of Teagasc today (Friday, October 1). The appointment was made...
National Potato Day: ‘The Rooster variety transformed potato farming’

Agri-Business

National Potato Day: ‘The Rooster variety transformed potato farming’

Today (Friday, October 1) is Bord Bia’s National Potato Day, the annual celebration of one of Ireland’s favourite vegetables –...
Farmers urged to plant multi-species swards to reduce input costs

Grass

Farmers urged to plant multi-species swards to reduce input costs

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Pippa Hackett, is encouraging beef and dairy...
Weekend weather: Blustery with showers and bright spells

Rural Life

Weekend weather: Blustery with showers and bright spells

It looks like it is going to be a mixed weekend on the weather front, with blustery conditions bringing wind...
Video: New president of INHFA formally takes up the role

Agri Politics

Video: New president of INHFA formally takes up the role

Roscommon native, Vincent Roddy, has formally taken over the role of president of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association...
Minister launches report on progress tackling antimicrobial resistance

Agri Politics

Minister launches report on progress tackling antimicrobial resistance

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has today (Thursday, September 30) launched the report of the...
Avonmore switches to paper straws on School Milk Scheme 2021

Agri-Business

Avonmore switches to paper straws on School Milk Scheme 2021

Avonmore has announced that it has switched to paper straws on its milk supplies for over 240 schools nationwide under...