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. Stella is chair of the Guild of Agricultural Journalists of Ireland.

Passing of Nature Restoration Law ‘monumental moment’ – IWF

Environment

Passing of Nature Restoration Law ‘monumental moment’ – IWF

The passing of the EU Nature Restoration Law by the EU Council of environment ministers has been described as ‘monumental’...
Report: Online outlets now ‘main source’ of news for Irish people

Agri-Business

Report: Online outlets now ‘main source’ of news for Irish people

Online outlets have become the main source of news for Irish people for the first time ever in the country,...
Weather: High pressure to bring more settled conditions

Rural Life

Weather: High pressure to bring more settled conditions

High pressure will build bringing more settled weather this week with temperatures increasing too, according to Met Éireann. It will...
Watch: Are you thinking of restoring dry stone walls?

Rural Life

Watch: Are you thinking of restoring dry stone walls?

The tradition of building dry stone walls in Ireland is synonymous with our rural and green landscape and dates back...
Macra calls for ‘forgotten farmers’ scheme before year end

Rural Life

Macra calls for ‘forgotten farmers’ scheme before year end

Macra national president Elaine Houlihan has welcomed Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue’s commitment this week in...
University of Galway teams up with FAO to combat hunger

Rural Life

University of Galway teams up with FAO to combat hunger

University of Galway has announced a partnership with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to combat hunger and...
75 complaints to Ombudsman about DAFM in 2023

Agri-Business

75 complaints to Ombudsman about DAFM in 2023

There were 75 complaints made to the Ombudsman in 2023 about the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)....
Grasslands and croplands provided 36m tonnes of crops in 2022

Tillage

Grasslands and croplands provided 36m tonnes of crops in 2022

Grasslands and croplands comprised over 67% of Ireland’s terrestrial and transitional ecosystems in 2018 according to the latest publication of...
smaXtec wins ‘Digital Disruptor’ award

Agri-Business

smaXtec wins ‘Digital Disruptor’ award

Cow health management company, smaXtec has won a ‘Digital Disruptor award at a ceremony in Austria. Dsm-firmenich, the nutrition, health...
May 2024 was warmest May on record globally

Environment

May 2024 was warmest May on record globally

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), funded by the European Commission, has observed that May 2024 was the warmest May...
Fianna Fáil defends stance on nitrates derogation

Agri Politics

Fianna Fáil defends stance on nitrates derogation

The Fianna Fáil party has defended its stance on the issue of Ireland’s nitrates derogation by stating that it “is...
May was warmest on record in Ireland – Met Éireann

Environment

May was warmest on record in Ireland – Met Éireann

May 2024 was the warmest May on record with an average temperature of 13.08 °C, according to the latest weather...
Research project to ‘revolutionise’ farmers’ climate efforts

Environment

Research project to ‘revolutionise’ farmers’ climate efforts

A research project which is a collaboration between Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and Sligo County Council is set to ‘revolutionise’...
Watch: What does the future hold for dairy with milk yields down?

Dairy

Watch: What does the future hold for dairy with milk yields down?

We already know that domestic milk intake in this country was down by 365 million litres in 2023, according to...
Agriland appoints technical dairy writer

Dairy

Agriland appoints technical dairy writer

Agriland Media Group has announced the appointment of Hugh Harney as technical dairy writer for the media publication. Hugh joins...
Watch: Drinagh tops 12-month analysis of average base milk price

Dairy News

Watch: Drinagh tops 12-month analysis of average base milk price

Drinagh co-op has topped the league for its 2023 average base milk price according to analysis carried out by the...
Driving without insurance? New garda tool will spot you more easily

Rural Life

Driving without insurance? New garda tool will spot you more easily

A new system which allows members of An Garda Síochána to quickly and easily identify uninsured vehicles has been formally...
Significant rise in group operating profit at Greencore

Agri-Business

Significant rise in group operating profit at Greencore

Convenience food business Greencore has reported a significant boost in group operating profit in its latest financial results for the...
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