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.

FMC appoints new product manager for crop protection
FMC appoints new product manager for crop protection

FMC Agro Limited has appointed Hazel Blanshard as the company’s new product manager for crop protection. Blanshard has a master’s...

Government’s 2021 wheat and barley production estimates released
Government’s 2021 wheat and barley production estimates released

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural affairs (DAERA) has released the first estimate of this year’s UK wheat and...

CO2 industry reaches agreement to keep gas supply flowing
CO2 industry reaches agreement to keep gas supply flowing

Carbon dioxide (CO2) suppliers have agreed to pay CF Fertilisers a price for the CO2 it produces, ensuring the continuation...

Pigs killed in Oxfordshire fire
Pigs killed in Oxfordshire fire

A number of pigs were killed in a fire in Oxfordshire just before the weekend, Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service...

Rescue operation for 82-year-old stuck underneath tractor
Rescue operation for 82-year-old stuck underneath tractor

Fire and rescue crews in Suffolk were called to aid a 82-year-old man today, Friday, October 8, responding to an...

Former Tesco CEO appointed as government’s supply chain advisor
Former Tesco CEO appointed as government’s supply chain advisor

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed Sir David Lewis, former CEO of Tesco, as the UK government’s supply chain advisor....

How to hire a poultry worker or HGV food driver with a temporary visa
How to hire a poultry worker or HGV food driver with a temporary visa

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, along with the Department for Transport and the Home Office, has published...

Actor Ashton Kutcher partners with lab-grown meat company MeaTech
Actor Ashton Kutcher partners with lab-grown meat company MeaTech

A collective led by Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher and talent manager Guy Oseary – Sound Ventures – has partnered with...

Armagh ‘gentleman’ dies in hospital following farm accident
Armagh ‘gentleman’ dies in hospital following farm accident

A man from Keady town, Co. Armagh has died in hospital as a result of a farm accident earlier this...

Border Leicester Sheep Society appoint 2nd ever female president
Border Leicester Sheep Society appoint 2nd ever female president

The Border Leicester Sheep Society has appointed its second ever female president, Sue Martyn, who will take over the role...

Dairy farmers could be missing out on £55 million a year – AHDB
Dairy farmers could be missing out on £55 million a year – AHDB

Dairy farmers, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), could be missing out on £55 million a year...

RHASS to fund 6 trips to Women in Food & Agriculture Summit
RHASS to fund 6 trips to Women in Food & Agriculture Summit

The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has agreed to fund six places at the upcoming Women in...

Yellow rain warning issued for England’s northeast
Yellow rain warning issued for England’s northeast

The Met office has issued a status yellow rain warning for today, in the northeast of England. The warning is...

Pig industry protest Conservatives in Manchester
Pig industry protest Conservatives in Manchester

‘What do we want? Butchers; When do we want them? Now.’ This is one of chants echoed by members of...

Over 54,000 sign letter to protect Britain’s food production
Over 54,000 sign letter to protect Britain’s food production

Over 54,000 people have signed a letter addressed Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Secretary of State George Eustice, to...

Scottish cattle keepers: Don’t forget registration switch this weekend
Scottish cattle keepers: Don’t forget registration switch this weekend

From Monday, October 4, the registration of all cattle births, deaths and movements outside a keepers business in Scotland are...

NFU Cymru to host virtual seminar ahead of COP26 summit
NFU Cymru to host virtual seminar ahead of COP26 summit

The National Farmers’ Union Wales (NFU Cymru) will host a virtual seminar on Wednesday, October 13, to discuss themes of climate...

Nominations now open for RCVS Honours & Awards 2022
Nominations now open for RCVS Honours & Awards 2022

Nominations for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Honours & Awards, 2022, are now open. The RCVS Honours &...