Rachel Martin

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Rachel Martin specialises in writing about agri-business, food production and dairying. Previously she worked as a business reporter at one of Northern Ireland’s biggest daily newspapers. In 2017, she was named one of IFAJ's 10 Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism. She is currently secretary of the Guild of Agricultural Journalists in Northern Ireland. When she’s not writing, Rachel can usually be found in the milking parlour at home in Co. Down with her family's 130 cows.

Scottish harvest: Grain quality good but yields mixed and straw short
Scottish harvest: Grain quality good but yields mixed and straw short

Mid-season harvest reports from around Scotland suggest a mixed bag for the country’s cereal growers. The hot, dry weather during...

First consignment of Northern Irish beef lands in the Philippines
First consignment of Northern Irish beef lands in the Philippines

The first consignment of Northern Irish beef under the new trade agreement has arrived in the Philippines and is now on...

BASIS: 40 years of setting standards for UK farming
BASIS: 40 years of setting standards for UK farming

Standard setting, training and auditing organisation, BASIS Registration, is celebrating its 40th year of service to agricultural and related industries...

Chinese buyers explore further UK trade opportunities
Chinese buyers explore further UK trade opportunities

Chinese cereal buyers have made a special visit to the UK to explore new opportunities for importing wheat and barley...

Chief vet and renowned physicist to speak at RCVS Fellowship Day
Chief vet and renowned physicist to speak at RCVS Fellowship Day

The chief veterinary officer and an author, broadcaster and professor of physics are set to address the Royal College of...

£6 million awarded to explore impact of pesticides and chemicals
£6 million awarded to explore impact of pesticides and chemicals

Researchers have been awarded £6 million to investigate the effects of potentially hazardous chemicals, such as pesticides, on UK habitats...

Several anti-inflammatory drugs suspended amid safety concerns
Several anti-inflammatory drugs suspended amid safety concerns

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has suspended several key anti-inflammatory drugs for food-producing animals that contain the inactive substance diethanolamine (DEA)....

60,000 seasonal workers a year needed to feed Britain
60,000 seasonal workers a year needed to feed Britain

As many as 60,000 seasonal workers a year are needed to plant, pick, grade and pack over 9 million tonnes and...

Loan scheme launched to help Scottish farmers battling trying year
Loan scheme launched to help Scottish farmers battling trying year

The Scottish Government has announced it will launch a new loan scheme giving farmers early access to their direct payments....

Sussex farmer trampled by own livestock
Sussex farmer trampled by own livestock

A Sussex farmer who was found dead in a field was likely trampled to death by his own cattle, police...

‘Government must come clean on ‘No-Deal’ Brexit’
‘Government must come clean on ‘No-Deal’ Brexit’

The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) is urging the Government to come forward with clear advice about the implications of a...

4 appointments for new AHDB Arable team
4 appointments for new AHDB Arable team

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced four potato-focused appointments to join the newly formed Arable Knowledge Exchange...

Soil My Undies…results to be revealed at Ayrshire Monitor Farm meet
Soil My Undies…results to be revealed at Ayrshire Monitor Farm meet

The results of the ‘Soil My Undies’ trial to assess soil health will be the highlight of the next North...

Lord Duncan lends support to butchers’ ‘Save a Life’ initiative
Lord Duncan lends support to butchers’ ‘Save a Life’ initiative

UK Government Minister Lord Duncan joined the team of staff in a Kinross butchers shop to congratulate them on leading...

Could you be the next voice for the UK’s veterinary profession?
Could you be the next voice for the UK’s veterinary profession?

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is inviting applications from as many as 33 motivated and committed members from within and...

NFYFC launches new 5-year plan to shape organisation’s future
NFYFC launches new 5-year plan to shape organisation’s future

The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) has announced it will launch a new five-year plan. The document, which...

Global sales of British food and drink reach record high
Global sales of British food and drink reach record high

British food and drink exports hit a record level of £10.6 billion for the first half of 2018 – up...

Syrian beekeeping expert to create a buzz at BVA Members’ Day
Syrian beekeeping expert to create a buzz at BVA Members’ Day

An inspirational Syrian beekeeping expert who has used his career with insects to help humans in the UK is set...