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.

NFU Cymru launches new bilingual education resources
NFU Cymru launches new bilingual education resources

NFU Cymru has launched its new range of Science Farm / Fferm Wyddoniaeth education resources recently. President, John Davies was...

Director banned after failing to pay minimum wage to farm labourers
Director banned after failing to pay minimum wage to farm labourers

A director of a company that supplied farm labourers has been banned for seven years after he repeatedly failed to...

FUW unveils its vision for the future UK agricultural policy framework
FUW unveils its vision for the future UK agricultural policy framework

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has issued a discussion document on the need for a UK policy framework which...

Countryside Alliance supports agriculture GCSE at education conference
Countryside Alliance supports agriculture GCSE at education conference

The Countryside Alliance has publicly backed calls for a new GCSE qualification in agriculture. On Monday (July 2), the Royal...

Benchmarking farm businesses ‘key’ to sector’s Brexit preparations
Benchmarking farm businesses ‘key’ to sector’s Brexit preparations

With Brexit uncertainties on the horizon, it’s never been more important for farmers to understand their business costs. Lincolnshire farmer...

Antibiotic Guardian: Farming’s big winners in the fight against AMR
Antibiotic Guardian: Farming’s big winners in the fight against AMR

British farming bodies have been hailed for their work to reduce antibiotic usage in the industry at the Antibiotic Guardian awards...

Borders Monitor Farm to host efficiency and profitability themed open day
Borders Monitor Farm to host efficiency and profitability themed open day

A borders family will discuss their progress trying to improve efficiency and profitability as part of a monitor farm programme...

Scorching summer sunshine makes lettuce too hot to handle
Scorching summer sunshine makes lettuce too hot to handle

The soaring summer temperatures are causing havoc for the UK’s leafy salad growers. In the last week alone a record...

Glastir derogation granted as hot weather continues
Glastir derogation granted as hot weather continues

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed the Welsh Government’s agreement for derogations to be allowed where certain Glastir...

UFU granted judicial review to challenge DAERA CAP appeals decision
UFU granted judicial review to challenge DAERA CAP appeals decision

High Court has granted permission for a judicial review into a decision made by Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture (DAERA) to...

Silage 2018: Your 3-point plan to head off potential shortages
Silage 2018: Your 3-point plan to head off potential shortages

Livestock farmers concerned about shortfalls of silage for winter feeding, should keep regular tabs on stocks and be prepared to...

New strategy director appointed at AHDB Beef & Lamb
New strategy director appointed at AHDB Beef & Lamb

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed Will Jackson as the new Sector strategy director for Beef &...

Scottish farm vehicle theft bill halves in just 3 years
Scottish farm vehicle theft bill halves in just 3 years

Tractor and quad theft costs in Scotland have fallen by almost half in the three years since key stakeholders joined...

NFYFC clay pigeon shooting national finals get under way today
NFYFC clay pigeon shooting national finals get under way today

Hundreds of young farmers are expected to take part in the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ (NFYFC) clay pigeon...

Ammonia becoming sticking point in planning again
Ammonia becoming sticking point in planning again

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says ammonia is fast becoming a “major stumbling block” for the future development of agriculture...

Farmers advised to make long-term water plans as temperatures continue to soar
Farmers advised to make long-term water plans as temperatures continue to soar

AHDB is reminding farmers and growers to review their water usage and take steps to build resilience into their long-term...

Derogation granted for Scottish pig plant closed by CO2 shortage
Derogation granted for Scottish pig plant closed by CO2 shortage

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has granted a temporary derogation allowing pigs from the Brechin plant to be processed at a...

Irish cross-country train hits herd of cows
Irish cross-country train hits herd of cows

A cross-country train has been involved in a collision with a herd of cows in Co. Offaly, Ireland on Thursday....