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.

Cheshire butcher crowned Butchery WorldSkills UK champion
Cheshire butcher crowned Butchery WorldSkills UK champion

Cheshire butcher Jason Edwards took home gold at the WorldSkills UK Butchery competition earlier this month. Edwards, 27, co-runs Littlers...

US to accept UK lamb imports from January 3
US to accept UK lamb imports from January 3

The United States (US) has moved to lift its 20-year ban on sheep and goat products from countries with cases...

Farming unions highlight need for EU-UK relationship
Farming unions highlight need for EU-UK relationship

Four UK farming unions have today (Friday, December 3) highlighted the importance of building a new relationship with the EU...

Bird flu confirmed at sixth North Yorkshire premises
Bird flu confirmed at sixth North Yorkshire premises

Avian influenza (bird flu) has been confirmed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs at a sixth premises...

Consultation on Environment Act illegal deforestation provisions opens
Consultation on Environment Act illegal deforestation provisions opens

A government-run consultation on the implementation of due diligence provisions in the Environment Act to tackle illegal deforestation in UK...

NSA concerned over Sustainable Farming Incentive details
NSA concerned over Sustainable Farming Incentive details

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has expressed concern over the details of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) released by Environment...

Sustainable Farming Incentive: 2022 rates revealed
Sustainable Farming Incentive: 2022 rates revealed

Rates for the 2022 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme have been revealed by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs George...

AWC advise on methods for killing piglets on farm
AWC advise on methods for killing piglets on farm

The Animal Welfare Committee (AWC), via the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), has issued advice on methods...

Members wanted for grassland management discussion groups
Members wanted for grassland management discussion groups

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will be rolling out six discussion groups across the country to delve into...

Agri-food tech company Elemental appoints new commercial director
Agri-food tech company Elemental appoints new commercial director

UK-based Agri-food tech company Elemental has appointed Paul Broster as its new commercial director. Paul has over 30 years’ experience...

First speakers announced for Meat Business Women 2022 conference
First speakers announced for Meat Business Women 2022 conference

The first speakers of Meat Business Women’s 2022 UK and Ireland conference have been announced, with more to come in...

Great Britain milking herd sees further decline
Great Britain milking herd sees further decline

Great Britain’s milking herd totalled 1.67 million head as of October 1, 2021, a decrease of 1.7% compared to October...

Pembrokeshire farmer wins FUW special dairy award
Pembrokeshire farmer wins FUW special dairy award

The 2021 Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) award for a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the Welsh...

8 new attachés appointed to boost food/drink exports
8 new attachés appointed to boost food/drink exports

The government will add eight new agri-food and drink attachés in priority markets as part of its plan to boost...

Scottish gov invest £550,000 in pest management solution
Scottish gov invest £550,000 in pest management solution

The Scottish government has invested £550,000 into a small device that aims to act as a solution to pest management in...

Three AgriScot farming finalists announced
Three AgriScot farming finalists announced

The three finalists for the AgriScot Business Skills Competition have been announced. The Business Skills competition is designed to encourage...

Status Yellow wind warning for most of the UK
Status Yellow wind warning for most of the UK

A Status Yellow wind warning is in force for the majority of the UK from today (Friday, November 26) until...

FUW: ‘Violence against women and girls is not acceptable’
FUW: ‘Violence against women and girls is not acceptable’

The Farmer’s Union of Wales have reaffirmed its continued support to end violence against women and girls by joining the...