Stella Meehan

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Host nation sought for World Butchers' Challenge

6 days ago | agriland.ie | Stella Meehan

With the success of the 2025 World Butchers’ Challenge (WBC) still fresh in everyone’s minds, it’s time to look ahead. The WBC has firmly established itself as the global stage for butchery skill, teamwork, and innovation — and the next chapter is already taking shape. One important change announced following the 2025 event is that the WBC will now move to a three-year competition cycle.
MEP seeks more funds for farmers to deal with animal disease

1 week ago | agriland.ie | Stella Meehan

In a meeting with European Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi, MEP Maria Walsh called for increased support for Irish farmers dealing with animal disease. MEP Maria Walsh met with Varhelyi, the Hungarian Commissioner responsible for health and animal welfare, in Strasbourg this week to discuss the concerns of Irish farmers, including animal disease and live animal transportation. MEP Walsh is a full member of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee.
4 out of 5 UK dairy farmers had cryptosporidiosis in herds

1 week ago | agriland.co.uk | Stella Meehan

Four in five dairy farmers in the UK have experienced cryptosporidiosis in their herds, with significant financial and welfare implications, according to new research. A study conducted at Harper Adams University found that 84% of surveyed farmers had dealt with cryptosporidiosis outbreaks, with nearly 60% rating the severity as seven or higher, with 10 being the most severe.
4 out of 5 UK dairy farmers had cryptosporidiosis in herds

1 week ago | agriland.ie | Stella Meehan

Four in five dairy farmers in the UK have experienced cryptosporidiosis in their herds, with significant financial and welfare implications, according to new research. A study conducted at Harper Adams University found that 84% of surveyed farmers had dealt with cryptosporidiosis outbreaks, with nearly 60% rating the severity as seven or higher, with 10 being the most severe.
36% of Irish dissatisfied with Ireland's influence in EU

1 week ago | agriland.ie | Stella Meehan

36% of people polled in Ireland are dissatisfied with Ireland’s role and influence on EU affairs in Brussels. That’s according to the 2025 European Movement Ireland poll conducted with Amárach Research published today (Thursday, May 8).
Outcome of TAMS reference cost review due later this year

1 week ago | agriland.ie | Stella Meehan

Independent TD for Offaly, Carol Nolan has said there is growing frustration among farmers regarding the lack of definitive clarity around the review of Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) reference costs that is currently under way.
European Parliament changes protection status of wolves

1 week ago | agriland.ie | Stella Meehan

The European Parliament has changed the EU’s wolf protection status from ‘strictly protected’ to ‘protected’, to align it with the Bern Convention. With 371 votes for, 162 against and 37 abstentions, the parliament supported the European Commission’s proposal for a targeted change of the Habitats Directive. The commission’s proposal to alter the protection status of wolves in the EU came following a push from parliament for it.
'Concerned' MEP pens letter to von der Leyen about CAP funding

1 week ago | agriland.ie | Stella Meehan

MEP for the Midlands North West, Maria Walsh has written to president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen highlighting concerns around the future of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) financing and its two-pillar structure. MEP Walsh’s correspondence to the president follows votes on the CAP in the European Parliament today (Wednesday, May 7), which saw a majority support an increased and inflation-adjusted budget.
RSPCA urges govt act on mandatory labelling for animal products

1 week ago | agriland.co.uk | Stella Meehan

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has renewed calls for the introduction of mandatory method-of-production labelling on animal products. The call comes as the RSPCA has said that the UK Government has dragged its heels on releasing the outcome of a consultation carried out last year.
£2.6m paid out in grants to support rural NI businesses

1 week ago | agriland.co.uk | Stella Meehan

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced that the 2024/2025 Rural Business Development Grant Scheme awarded grants worth £2.6 million to 763 rural micro businesses. Capital grants up to a maximum value of £4,999, to support 50% of costs were available to rural businesses from the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme.