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.

ICOS urges strong support for co-ops in election manifesto

Agri Politics

ICOS urges strong support for co-ops in election manifesto

The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has launched its manifesto for candidates in the European Parliament Election in June, focusing...
New animal facility at ATU Mountbellew to support sheep enterprise

Rural Life

New animal facility at ATU Mountbellew to support sheep enterprise

A new animal facility which is being developed at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Mountbellew (Mountbellew Agricultural College) will support the...
Call for tillage group report actions to be implemented ‘swiftly’

Tillage

Call for tillage group report actions to be implemented ‘swiftly’

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called for the recommendations of the Food Vision Tillage Group report to be implemented...
Kelly’s of Borris MD elected as vice-president of FTMTA

Machinery News

Kelly’s of Borris MD elected as vice-president of FTMTA

Maurice Kelly from Borris has been elected as the new vice-president of the Farm Tractor And Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA),...
ICMSA warns election candidates not to expect voter loyalty

Agri Politics

ICMSA warns election candidates not to expect voter loyalty

President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA), Denis Drennan, has today (Tuesday, May 14) launched the ‘ICMSA Guide...
Global land prices on rise for more than 2 decades

Agri-Business

Global land prices on rise for more than 2 decades

Soaring land prices, land grabs, and carbon schemes are creating an unprecedented ‘land squeeze’, threatening farmers and food production, according...
Hundreds of farmers to attend WFO annual meeting

Rural Life

Hundreds of farmers to attend WFO annual meeting

The 2024 World Farmers’ Organistion (WFO) annual meeting will take place from June 17 to June 21 at the Food...
Urea and LESS result in 1% reduction in ammonia emissions – EPA

Environment

Urea and LESS result in 1% reduction in ammonia emissions – EPA

Ireland’s ammonia emissions decreased by 1% in 2022, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Despite this, the EPA has...
Green Party plan for more water inspectors and vacant property CPOs

Agri Politics

Green Party plan for more water inspectors and vacant property CPOs

The Green Party has published its local election manifesto which outlines actions such as compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) for vacant...
Bird flu ruled out after tests on flock in Monaghan

Pig/Poultry

Bird flu ruled out after tests on flock in Monaghan

The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) has ruled out the presence of avian influenza (bird flu) in...
NZ work exchange scheme announced for young dairy farmers

Dairy

NZ work exchange scheme announced for young dairy farmers

New Zealand Dairy Careers (NZDC) and Farm Relief Services (FRS) have announced a collaboration to offer an Immigration New Zealand...
Bord Bia expects 100,000 visitors to Bloom 2024

Environment

Bord Bia expects 100,000 visitors to Bloom 2024

Embracing the outdoors for health and wellbeing, planet-conscious living and quality Irish food are some of the many themes that...
EU outlines actions to speed up recovery of ‘misspent’ agri funds

Agri-Business

EU outlines actions to speed up recovery of ‘misspent’ agri funds

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has outlined recommendations which it said the European Commission should take to speed up...
Frozen food company wins €160k brand development prize

Agri-Business

Frozen food company wins €160k brand development prize

The Plant-It Food Co. has been named the winner of the Love Irish Food Brand Development Award for 2024, a...
April 2024 hottest on record globally

Environment

April 2024 hottest on record globally

April 2024 was warmer globally than any previous April in the data record according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service...
Research: Ireland and UK face increase in extreme winter storms

Environment

Research: Ireland and UK face increase in extreme winter storms

Climate change will cause an increase in extreme winter storms combining strong winds and heavy rainfall over the UK and...
World Bank launches first global framework for agri-food emissions

Environment

World Bank launches first global framework for agri-food emissions

The World Bank has today (Tuesday, May 7) launched ‘Recipe for a Livable Planet’ – the first comprehensive global strategic...
2026 to be International Year of Woman Farmer

Rural Life

2026 to be International Year of Woman Farmer

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed the resolution adopted by the United Nations (UN)...
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