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.

Waitrose announces £16m support scheme for pig farmers
Waitrose announces £16m support scheme for pig farmers

Supermarket chain Waitrose has announced a support scheme worth up to £16 million for its British pig farmers. It will...

Prime Minister called on to reduce meat and dairy consumption
Prime Minister called on to reduce meat and dairy consumption

A charity has submitted a petition to 10 Downing Street, calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to introduce policies that...

Police Scotland appeal for info on 55 stolen sheep
Police Scotland appeal for info on 55 stolen sheep

Police in Scotland are appealing for any information regarding the theft of 55 sheep from the Laxay Common grazing area....

Beef news: Cattle prices move up and exports stay strong
Beef news: Cattle prices move up and exports stay strong

Deadweight Great Britain cattle prices rose again in the week ending April 30, almost across the board, according to the...

UK meat to be showcased at major Canadian event
UK meat to be showcased at major Canadian event

Beef, lamb and pork from the UK will be showcased at Canada’s largest major foodservice and hospitality event, the Restaurants...

NFU Scotland’s 12 roadshows kick-off this month
NFU Scotland’s 12 roadshows kick-off this month

The National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland will be bringing a series of events of the road this May and June....

Three more judges confirmed for UK Dairy Day
Three more judges confirmed for UK Dairy Day

The more judges have been confirmed for UK Dairy Day 2022, taking place on September 14, in Telford, Shropshire. David...

Mixed-farming business fined £17,000 for harming water voles
Mixed-farming business fined £17,000 for harming water voles

A mixed-farming business from Norfolk has been fined £17,000 after it pleaded guilty to carrying out works on the River...

FUW launches manifesto ahead of Welsh local elections
FUW launches manifesto ahead of Welsh local elections

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has launched its manifesto ahead of the 2022 Welsh local government elections which will...

Farmers now face £5,000 fine for offences against animals
Farmers now face £5,000 fine for offences against animals

Farmers who fail to properly care for livestock could now face fines up to £5,000, under legislation that became law...

Thieves steal lamb from learning-disability farm
Thieves steal lamb from learning-disability farm

Thieves have stolen a single lamb from a learning-disability farm in Stapleton, Bristol. The four-day-old lamb, which was part of...

Government urged to hurry along Animal Welfare Bill
Government urged to hurry along Animal Welfare Bill

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging the government to put the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill high on the...

Scottish water warming rapidly – report
Scottish water warming rapidly – report

A report published today (Wednesday, April 27) has revealed that 97% of monitored Scottish lochs and reservoirs increased in temperature...

Welsh walkers encouraged to follow Countryside Code
Welsh walkers encouraged to follow Countryside Code

As the weather improves, evenings get brighter and summer approaches, people visiting the Welsh countryside for recreational purposes are being...

Home Secretary urged to support police in tackling hare coursing
Home Secretary urged to support police in tackling hare coursing

Conservative MP Rob Butler has raised the issue of hare coursing in the House of Commons and urged Home Secretary...

Gov to cut tariffs on Ukrainian poultry imports
Gov to cut tariffs on Ukrainian poultry imports

The UK government is to cut tariffs on all goods from Ukraine to zero under the UK-Ukraine free trade agreement...

Bird flu: Housing measures to end next week
Bird flu: Housing measures to end next week

The mandatory housing measures introduced across the UK to help stop the spread of avian influenza (bird flu) will be...

Call for supermarkets to stop ‘poison poultry’
Call for supermarkets to stop ‘poison poultry’

The Soil Association has today (Monday, April 25) launched a petition calling on UK supermarkets to remove harmful pesticides from...