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.

Just a few days left to nominate for the 2018 Chris Brant Award
Just a few days left to nominate for the 2018 Chris Brant Award

There are just a few days left to make your nomination for this year’s National Pig Association (NPA) Chris Brant...

Trials find Sulphur response lower than expected
Trials find Sulphur response lower than expected

Sulphur (S) experiments conducted on winter oilseed rape have revealed that current recommendations do not the significant uplift anticipated by...

170 now signed up for land mobility in Northern Ireland
170 now signed up for land mobility in Northern Ireland

John McCallister, the man in charge of Northern Ireland’s Land Mobility Programme, says demand for the new service continues to...

New tariffs could see ‘tide turn’ for UK’s anaerobic digestion industry
New tariffs could see ‘tide turn’ for UK’s anaerobic digestion industry

The “tide may be turning” for the UK’s anaerobic digestion (AD) industry, according to the head of the Anaerobic Digestion...

NIFDA puts baker and dairy man at the helm of new top team
NIFDA puts baker and dairy man at the helm of new top team

The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has appointed bakery boss Brian Irwin as the new chairman of its...

Royal Welsh: Showgoers enjoy constructive discussion with Cabinet Secretary
Royal Welsh: Showgoers enjoy constructive discussion with Cabinet Secretary

Farmers from all over Wales enjoyed a “constructive” meeting with Cabinet Secretary Lesley Griffiths, focusing strongly on Wales’ future post-Brexit...

Worcestershire Lleyn flock sees greatest genetic improvement over last 10 years
Worcestershire Lleyn flock sees greatest genetic improvement over last 10 years

A Worcestershire Lleyn flock has been recognised by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board as the most progressive flock of the breed...

Wild boar working group to weigh up feral pig population control
Wild boar working group to weigh up feral pig population control

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Pork Board has agreed to fund a working group to oversee improved control of...

New infographic to help shoppers get savvy on farm assurance schemes
New infographic to help shoppers get savvy on farm assurance schemes

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has produced a new infographic illustrating the animal welfare credentials of seven major UK farm...

In fear of crime and feeling ignored – survey reveals rural Britain is living on the edge
In fear of crime and feeling ignored – survey reveals rural Britain is living on the edge

In fear of crime, being let down and feeling ignored, survey results revealed today show Rural Britain is living on...

Industry giants to unite for the first time to counter red meat myths
Industry giants to unite for the first time to counter red meat myths

Agricultural organisations from England, Scotland and Wales are uniting in a new initiative which will see them work together to...

NI’s Air Ambulance soars one year on…but how many rescues were farming related?
NI’s Air Ambulance soars one year on…but how many rescues were farming related?

Around one in 10 air ambulance call-outs in Northern Ireland over the last year have been related to farming incidents,...

£6.5 million 5-year profitability scheme boost for Welsh dairy
£6.5 million 5-year profitability scheme boost for Welsh dairy

A £6.5 million Welsh dairy improvement programme secured by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will be rolled out...

New Welsh whiskey cheese to be launched at the Royal Welsh Show today
New Welsh whiskey cheese to be launched at the Royal Welsh Show today

A new cheese made with a Welsh whisky and aged in a North Wales slate cavern is set to be...

Belfast researchers explore ‘wonder technology’ that could help fight AMR
Belfast researchers explore ‘wonder technology’ that could help fight AMR

Queen’s University Belfast is to establish a dedicated research facility to investigate a new technology with the potential to fight...

‘Brand Wales’ could see post-Brexit boost as public rally behind farmers
‘Brand Wales’ could see post-Brexit boost as public rally behind farmers

A National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru survey, conducted by YouGov, has highlighted consumers’ concerns for the Welsh farming industry once...

MPs see first-hand ‘appalling waste’ on Scotland’s fields of rotting fruit
MPs see first-hand ‘appalling waste’ on Scotland’s fields of rotting fruit

A band of brave Westminster Scottish Affairs Committee members have taken to Scotland’s fields to give fruit picking a go...

Courts ease tax relief bindings for diversified rural businesses
Courts ease tax relief bindings for diversified rural businesses

Rural businesses which run furnished holiday lets or livery stables could now benefit from Inheritance Tax relief following two favourable...