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.

Richard Rankin appointed as new H&H chief executive officer
Richard Rankin appointed as new H&H chief executive officer

Chartered accountant and corporate financier Richard Rankin has been appointed as the new chief executive Officer of H&H Group (Harrison...

British protected food names could be under threat in post-Brexit deals
British protected food names could be under threat in post-Brexit deals

Concerns have been raised regarding on the protection of traditional British produce and geographically tied food names in future trade...

Farming competition for schools a ‘resounding success’
Farming competition for schools a ‘resounding success’

A competition for school children involving tractor driving, handling farm animals and milking cows has been branded a “resounding success”...

Brexit impact calculator launched to help industry prepare
Brexit impact calculator launched to help industry prepare

A new online Brexit impact calculator launched this week will allow farmers and growers to see for the first time...

NFU Cymru welcomes Welsh Affairs Committee Brexit report
NFU Cymru welcomes Welsh Affairs Committee Brexit report

NFU Cymru has today welcomed the publication of the House of Commons’ Welsh Affairs Committee report on ‘Brexit: Priorities for...

Spring Barley sees a boost while area of wheat planted continues to decline
Spring Barley sees a boost while area of wheat planted continues to decline

The area of wheat planted in Great Britain has continued to decline while the area of spring barley planted last...

Registration figures show growing trend towards native cattle
Registration figures show growing trend towards native cattle

Interest in native cattle breeds has been growing across Britain, the latest calf registration figures show. Calf registrations between January...

22-year-old arrested following fatal tractor crash
22-year-old arrested following fatal tractor crash

Police in Northern Ireland (PSNI) have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of careless driving causing death in relation to...

Just a few days left to nominate for Idris Davies Memorial Trust Award
Just a few days left to nominate for Idris Davies Memorial Trust Award

Time is running out for nominations for the Idris Davies Memorial Trust Award, which rewards those who have made an...

Free soil sampling scheme launched in western Northern Ireland
Free soil sampling scheme launched in western Northern Ireland

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced it will open up a free soil sampling and...

Producers band together to call for protection for Devon Cider name
Producers band together to call for protection for Devon Cider name

An application has been submitted for Devon Cider to become a protected brand, only able to be used by companies...

Meirionnydd FUW highlights concerns of younger members
Meirionnydd FUW highlights concerns of younger members

Younger members of the Meirionnydd branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) met the Welsh Government’s head of Future...

Falling beef prices unjustifiable as BBQ season hits full steam
Falling beef prices unjustifiable as BBQ season hits full steam

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says it is “unacceptable” that beef prices in Northern Ireland are falling at a time...

FUW calls on UK and Welsh Governments to act now as fodder shortages loom
FUW calls on UK and Welsh Governments to act now as fodder shortages loom

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has called on the UK and Welsh Governments to take action now to reduce...

Drought: From zero grazing to grazing zero in Scotland
Drought: From zero grazing to grazing zero in Scotland

Farmers north of the border of are getting desperate as the summer heatwave pushes parts of Scotland into drought conditions....

Chancellor must review business rates to ensure vibrant rural economy
Chancellor must review business rates to ensure vibrant rural economy

The Countryside Alliance has criticised the Chancellor’s decision not to review business rates until after a review on other corporate...

Oilseed rape area increases for the first time in 7 years
Oilseed rape area increases for the first time in 7 years

The area of oilseed rape planted in England and Scotland has increased for the first time in seven years – up...

Driver makes lucky escape after ‘frightening’ smash with cow in Durham
Driver makes lucky escape after ‘frightening’ smash with cow in Durham

A driver in Durham was lucky to escape uninjured after colliding with a cow late last night. Police in the...