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.

Secretary Jack hosts ‘Taste of Scotland’ event
Secretary Jack hosts ‘Taste of Scotland’ event

Some of Scotland’s finest food and drink producers were showcased in London yesterday (Tuesday, November 23) at a ‘Taste of...

£10,000 worth of farm equipment stolen in Cornwall
£10,000 worth of farm equipment stolen in Cornwall

Farm equipment worth £10,000 has been stolen from a rural area near Callington in east Cornwall, Devon and Cornwall Police...

FUW meets Ag spokesperson to discuss Labour-Plaid cooperation
FUW meets Ag spokesperson to discuss Labour-Plaid cooperation

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) met with Plaid Cymru spokesperson on Rural Affairs and Agriculture Cefin Campbell MS yesterday...

Firefighters battle blaze at former poultry factory
Firefighters battle blaze at former poultry factory

Over 100 firefighters from across Northern Ireland have been tasked to an on-going fire at a former poultry factory in...

On-the-job training opportunity for entry-level pig stockpeople
On-the-job training opportunity for entry-level pig stockpeople

An on-the-job training programme has been created for people of all ages looking to enter the pig industry. The programme...

Survey to explore digital connectivity in Wales
Survey to explore digital connectivity in Wales

A survey run by the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (Wales), the CLA, Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW), National Farmers’...

New avian flu prevention zone for North Yorkshire
New avian flu prevention zone for North Yorkshire

A new avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) has been put in place in parts of North Yorkshire in England. From...

Latest bird flu outbreak in Dorset
Latest bird flu outbreak in Dorset

Agriland has been covering the recent avian influenza (bird flu) outbreaks across the UK and can confirm that the latest...

New Defra office set for Newcastle upon Tyne
New Defra office set for Newcastle upon Tyne

A new core Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) office is set for Newcastle upon Tyne, the government...

Entries for Royal Dairy Innovation Award now open
Entries for Royal Dairy Innovation Award now open

Entries are now open for the 2022 Royal Dairy Innovation Award, which recognises research and development in the field of...

£96 billion package to transform Britain’s rail network
£96 billion package to transform Britain’s rail network

The ‘biggest ever’ government investment in Britain’s rail network has been announced by government today, Thursday, November 18. Transforming connectivity,...

Latest bird flu outbreak in South Derbyshire
Latest bird flu outbreak in South Derbyshire

An outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) has been confirmed in commercial poultry birds at a premises near Willington, South...

Cornwall tractor fire tackled by crews
Cornwall tractor fire tackled by crews

A tractor on fire was tackled by firefighters in Cornwall over the weekend. At 07:13p.m on Saturday, November 13, critical...

NFU Scotland’s ‘unprecedented’ response to gov consultation
NFU Scotland’s ‘unprecedented’ response to gov consultation

National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has said it has received an ‘unprecedented level of response’ from its farmers and crofters...

Starbucks partner with Arla to help farmers reduce emissions
Starbucks partner with Arla to help farmers reduce emissions

Starbucks and Arla Foods have partnered to develop a three-year pilot with the aim of producing an industry-leading blueprint to...

Calls for clear food commentary to protect livestock sector
Calls for clear food commentary to protect livestock sector

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling on leading supermarkets and stakeholders to be very clear with their food commentary,...

Consultation on future of AHDB launched
Consultation on future of AHDB launched

A consultation seeking views on proposals for a reformed Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has opened today (November 17)...

£27 million for farmers to boost productivity
£27 million for farmers to boost productivity

£27 million has today (Tuesday, November 16) been made available for farmers to invest in productivity-boosting equipment, the Department for...