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.

New Zealand reveals independent panel to review methane science

Environment

New Zealand reveals independent panel to review methane science

The government in New Zealand has unveiled members of an independent panel to review the science around methane emissions. The...
Weekend weather: Mixed with showers and dry spells

Rural Life

Weekend weather: Mixed with showers and dry spells

The weekend weather looks set to be mixed with a mostly Atlantic regime dominating, feeding in alternating wet and dry...
ATU awarded €1.4m for project to address rural health disparities

Rural Life

ATU awarded €1.4m for project to address rural health disparities

In an effort to address health disparities in rural communities, WiSAR Lab at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has been awarded...
Cork’s Dairy Concepts secures international contract with M&S

Agri-Business

Cork’s Dairy Concepts secures international contract with M&S

Dairy Concepts, headquartered at Moorepark dairy research and development campus in Fermoy, Co. Cork, has clinched a significant international contract...
Two candidates for Green Party leader position

Agri Politics

Two candidates for Green Party leader position

Two candidates have put their names forward to become the next leader of the Green Party as the deadline for...
Bank of Ireland teams up with Cork co-ops for new farmer loan

Agri-Business

Bank of Ireland teams up with Cork co-ops for new farmer loan

Bank of Ireland has launched a new partnership with Bandon, Drinagh and Lisavaird Co-ops to offer the Enviroflex loan package...
EPA: Radon still main source of radiation exposure in Ireland

Rural Life

EPA: Radon still main source of radiation exposure in Ireland

Radon gas remains the main source of radiation exposure for Irish people. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Health Information...
Meath man selected as judge for prominent UK livestock expo

Beef

Meath man selected as judge for prominent UK livestock expo

Judges from the UK and Ireland will take on the challenge of tapping out the winners from the best of...
Almost three quarters of work-related deaths are in agriculture

Farm Safety

Almost three quarters of work-related deaths are in agriculture

Almost three quarters (72%) of work-related deaths last year were in the agriculture sector. The Health and Safety Authority carried...
‘Uncertainty’ in Ireland’s soil carbon sequestration approach

Environment

‘Uncertainty’ in Ireland’s soil carbon sequestration approach

According to the paper presented at the Teagasc ‘Counting Carbon: Science and Practice Conference‘ this week, Ireland currently uses an...
Carbon farming: ‘We must be able to measure carbon accurately’

Environment

Carbon farming: ‘We must be able to measure carbon accurately’

“We must be able to measure carbon accurately.” That’s according to director of Teagasc, Prof. Frank O’Mara who addressed the...
EU Council paves way for final wording on water quality framework

Environment

EU Council paves way for final wording on water quality framework

The Council of the EU has agreed its negotiating mandate on the directive which will amend the water framework directive,...
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...
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