Michelle Martin

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Michelle Martin graduated from Dublin City University (DCU) with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, and previously worked for well-known names in the Irish media sector. In 2018 she moved to New York where she was responsible for public relations, social media, and communications at a fast-growing start-up. Michelle is a native of the Royal County and still believes in the Oxford comma.

Survey shows declines in England’s livestock populations
Survey shows declines in England’s livestock populations

Livestock populations in England as of June 1, this year, have declined when compared to the same month last year,...

Bird flu: AIPZ declared in southwest England
Bird flu: AIPZ declared in southwest England

A regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has today (Wednesday, August 31) been declared in parts of southwest England, following...

Government to explore mandatory animal-welfare labelling
Government to explore mandatory animal-welfare labelling

After reviewing the responses to its consultation on labelling standards for animal welfare, the government has said it is especially...

Scotland: Views sought on future Agriculture Bill
Scotland: Views sought on future Agriculture Bill

The Scottish government is urging people to take part in a consultation on its forthcoming Agriculture Bill. A new Agriculture...

Bird flu confirmed in commercial poultry in Bridlington
Bird flu confirmed in commercial poultry in Bridlington

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Bridlington in the East Riding...

Sale of peat to amateur gardeners to be banned in England
Sale of peat to amateur gardeners to be banned in England

The sale of peat and peat-containing products to amateur gardeners in England will be banned in 2024, the government has...

NFU Scotland urges members to share electricity details
NFU Scotland urges members to share electricity details

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland is urging its members to take part in a short survey, before September 7,...

Lidl to sell stunted fruit and veg in effort to help farmers
Lidl to sell stunted fruit and veg in effort to help farmers

Lidl Great Britain has announced today (Thursday, August 25) that it will start selling fruits and vegetables that may look...

Woman fatally trampled by cattle in Billingshurst field
Woman fatally trampled by cattle in Billingshurst field

A 55-year-old woman has died as a result of injuries she sustained after being trampled by cattle in a field,...

Saga Robotics appoints new CEO
Saga Robotics appoints new CEO

Current chief financial officer (CFO) of Saga Robotics Anne Dingstad has been selected as the company’s new chief executive office...

National Drought Group agrees to plan for future risk
National Drought Group agrees to plan for future risk

The National Drought Group (NDG) has agreed on further action to manage the current drought and work to reduce the...

Views sought on methane-reducing animal feed
Views sought on methane-reducing animal feed

The UK Government has today (Tuesday, August 23) launched a UK-wide call for evidence asking the agricultural industry, scientists and...

VMD’s online services to close from August 26-30
VMD’s online services to close from August 26-30

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate’s (VMD’s) online services will be closed from August 26-30 so that “essential maintenance work” can be...

Finalists shortlisted for Women in Dairy Award
Finalists shortlisted for Women in Dairy Award

The Women in Dairy Steering Committee has chosen the three finalists for the 2022 Women in Dairy Award. The three...

Latest funding of £16.5m for farming innovation projects
Latest funding of £16.5m for farming innovation projects

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has today (Monday, August 22) announced £16.5 million in funding for...

Video: Firefighters tackle large barn fire in Dorset
Video: Firefighters tackle large barn fire in Dorset

Firefighters in the Bridport area of Dorset have been working to put out a large barn fire along Pymore Lane,...

New measures to help farmers with impact of dry weather
New measures to help farmers with impact of dry weather

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has today (Wednesday, August 17) announced more support for farmers to...

‘Cycle for Sue’ organised in memory of Holstein UK CEO
‘Cycle for Sue’ organised in memory of Holstein UK CEO

Friends and colleagues of former Holstein UK CEO Sue Cope have organised a charity spin-bike cycle in her honour to...