Agriland editor shortlisted for global award on antimicrobial resistance reporting
Stella Meehan, editor of Irish farming news site Agriland, is a finalist in the Global AMR Media Awards 2026 for an article on EU action against antimicrobial resistance. The online ceremony is on Wednesday, November 11.
Stella Meehan, editor of the Irish agriculture news website Agriland, is among the finalists for the Global AMR Media Awards 2026, which honour journalism on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR is the ability of bacteria and other microbes to withstand medicines such as antibiotics. The online ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 11, as part of the sixth Annual Global Media Forum on AMR.
The nominated article
Meehan is shortlisted for an article published in May this year on EU efforts to step up the fight against AMR. It reported on a decision by EU member states to update the list of third countries allowed to export food-producing animals and animal products to the EU. Countries on the list had shown compliance with EU limits on antimicrobial use in such animals. Brazil was not on it, which led to an effective ban on Brazilian beef and other products from September 3.
Commenting on the nomination, Meehan said it was important for a journalist working in agriculture. She said the One Health approach looks at links between animal and human health from farm to fork, and expressed hope that Agriland's coverage might encourage even one farmer or member of the public to cut antibiotic use.
About the awards and AMR
The awards are in their third year and form part of a wider initiative, the Global AMR Media Alliance (GAMA), which has over 300 media members from 33 countries. GAMA says AMR ranks among the top 10 health threats and also endangers food security, the environment, economies and the Sustainable Development Goals. AMR is believed to contribute to around five million premature human deaths each year worldwide.
The awards are open to journalists and other media actors from any country. An independent panel judges entries on analytical reporting, use of facts, independence, impartiality, clarity, ethical content and connecting different sectors. Winners will be announced ahead of World AMR Awareness Week 2026, running from November 18 to 24.
