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.

NSA supports proposed AHDB levy increase
NSA supports proposed AHDB levy increase

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it supports the proposal for an increase to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development...

Discussions over increasing AHDB levy rates begin
Discussions over increasing AHDB levy rates begin

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB’s) four sector councils have begun discussions over increasing levy rates to address the...

OMEX Agriculture fined £510,190 for killing over 135,000 fish
OMEX Agriculture fined £510,190 for killing over 135,000 fish

OMEX Agriculture Ltd. has been fined £510,190 for wiping out more than 135,000 fish in what the Environment Agency has...

UK pig industry cuts antibiotic use by 75% in 8 years
UK pig industry cuts antibiotic use by 75% in 8 years

The UK pig industry has reduced its antibiotics use by 75% in eight years, the AHDB has said today (Tuesday,...

Search is on for BVA’s Young Vet of the Year 2023
Search is on for BVA’s Young Vet of the Year 2023

The search is now on for the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA’s) Young Vet of the Year 2023. The award, now...

Shropshire farmer sentenced for unnecessary harm to poultry
Shropshire farmer sentenced for unnecessary harm to poultry

A Shropshire farmer has been sentenced for causing unnecessary harm to his poultry following an investigation by the Animal and...

New head of Arla Foods UK announced
New head of Arla Foods UK announced

Arla Foods UK has named Bas Padberg, current vice-president of Arla Foods Southeast Asia, as its new managing director. Padberg...

Only Green Party MP to stand down at next General Election
Only Green Party MP to stand down at next General Election

Caroline Lucas, the only Green Party MP and first ever to be elected, has announced her intention to stand down...

High Court dismisses animal welfare claim about broiler chickens
High Court dismisses animal welfare claim about broiler chickens

The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge that the government is in breach of animal welfare laws regarding the...

Scotland calls for better engagement from UK govt on food security
Scotland calls for better engagement from UK govt on food security

Scotland’s Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has written to the Prime Minister to call for better engagement between both governments...

Agriculture (Wales) Bill should have gone further – FUW
Agriculture (Wales) Bill should have gone further – FUW

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has said that the Agriculture (Wales) Bill should have gone further, following discussion on...

Scotland sets up dedicated unit to monitor food security
Scotland sets up dedicated unit to monitor food security

A dedicated Food Security Unit has been established in Scotland to monitor supply chains for possible disruption. Its establishment was...

Researchers develop ‘allergen-free’ eggs
Researchers develop ‘allergen-free’ eggs

Research scientists at Hiroshima University have developed chicken eggs that they claim “may be safe for people with egg white...

Davidstow Creamery seeks permit change to increase production
Davidstow Creamery seeks permit change to increase production

Dairy Crest Limited has applied to the Environment Agency to vary its permit in order to facilitate increased production at...

Sunak meets Clarkson’s Farm stars at Downing Street
Sunak meets Clarkson’s Farm stars at Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has met with some of the stars of the popular Amazon Prime TV series Clarkson’s Farm....

International trade at centre of Sunak’s message to farmers
International trade at centre of Sunak’s message to farmers

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has emphasised the importance of international trade in an open letter to British farmers today (Tuesday,...

Deadline for retained EU laws scrapped
Deadline for retained EU laws scrapped

The government has tabled an amendment to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (REUL) which would see it...

Experts urge action now to avoid future water supply issues
Experts urge action now to avoid future water supply issues

Experts have urged individuals and water companies to focus on preserving water now in order to get ahead of future...