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.

Europe-wide CO2 shortage forces Scottish abattoir to close
Europe-wide CO2 shortage forces Scottish abattoir to close

A Scottish abattoir has announced it will close after running out of carbon dioxide (CO2). The gas, which is used...

Ulster Wool volume collected increases by 13% compared to year before
Ulster Wool volume collected increases by 13% compared to year before

Ulster Wool collections are up by around 13% for the season so far compared to the same period the year before....

Ulster Wool collections up 13% on this time last year
Ulster Wool collections up 13% on this time last year

Ulster Wool collections are up by around 13% for the season so far, compared to the same period last year. This...

Warm weather and fish kills trigger summer water pollution warning
Warm weather and fish kills trigger summer water pollution warning

Industry, landowners and farmers have been urged to take extra care during the summer months to reduce the risk of water...

Environment Secretary to address Countryside Alliance Conservative event
Environment Secretary to address Countryside Alliance Conservative event

Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, is set to speak at the Countryside Alliance fringe event on rural policy at the Conservative...

Farmer urged to take care as heat and fish kills trigger summer water pollution warning
Farmer urged to take care as heat and fish kills trigger summer water pollution warning

Industry, landowners and farmers have been urged to take extra care during the summer months to reduce the risk of water...

New hedgecutting rules to save crops from being crushed
New hedgecutting rules to save crops from being crushed

An amendment to Scottish hedgecutting regulations will allow cutting to take place prior to the sowing of oilseed rape and...

Highland Show: ‘Super stylish’ Limousin heifer clinches Interbreed Championship
Highland Show: ‘Super stylish’ Limousin heifer clinches Interbreed Championship

The Limousins swept up at this year’s Highland Show, clinching three of the top beef ring titles, including the Interbreed Championship....

Northern Irish milk processor wins Lidl’s biggest cheddar cheese contract
Northern Irish milk processor wins Lidl’s biggest cheddar cheese contract

One of Northern Ireland’s largest milk processors has become Lidl’s biggest cheddar cheese supplier on a global basis. The European retailer...

Northern Irish milk processor wins Lidl’s biggest cheddar cheese contract
Northern Irish milk processor wins Lidl’s biggest cheddar cheese contract

One of Northern Ireland’s largest milk processors has become Lidl’s biggest cheddar cheese supplier on a global basis. The European retailer...

Northern Irish milk processor wins Lidl’s biggest cheddar cheese contract
Northern Irish milk processor wins Lidl’s biggest cheddar cheese contract

One of Northern Ireland’s largest milk processors has become Lidl’s biggest cheddar cheese supplier on a global basis. The European retailer...

Competition offers the chance to ‘turn the school into a farm’ for a day
Competition offers the chance to ‘turn the school into a farm’ for a day

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has launched its ‘Farmvention’ competition – a challenge which aims to bring together farming and...

Batters’ message to Government: ‘British farmers are able to deliver’
Batters’ message to Government: ‘British farmers are able to deliver’

National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Minette Batters will put British food and farming at the top of the agenda at...

Think you can handle the heat? Here’s the latest farm water shortages advice
Think you can handle the heat? Here’s the latest farm water shortages advice

With the mercury rising and dry weather set to continue and water shortages a possibility, here’s the latest official advice...

Microchips to be made mandatory for horses in a bid to combat dumping
Microchips to be made mandatory for horses in a bid to combat dumping

A new law requiring horse owners to microchip their animals has been introduced today to prevent abuse and improve welfare....

‘Dry, hot and sunny’ weather forecast…but for how long?
‘Dry, hot and sunny’ weather forecast…but for how long?

As a second summer heatwave kicks in across the nation, many areas are seeing restricted grass growth due to a...

World Biogas Association joins Climate and Clean Air Coalition…is your AD plant up to scratch?
World Biogas Association joins Climate and Clean Air Coalition…is your AD plant up to scratch?

The World Biogas Association has this week announced it will join the United Nations Environment Programme’s Climate and Clean Air Coalition...

Co. Tyrone mart-goer killed in tragic incident involving a cow
Co. Tyrone mart-goer killed in tragic incident involving a cow

An elderly farmer has died following a tragic incident at Clogher Valley Farmers’ Market in Co. Tyrone yesterday at its...