Rachel Martin

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Senior Northern Correspondent

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.

NI farmer convicted of tampering with TB test

N.Ireland

NI farmer convicted of tampering with TB test

A Co. Tyrone farmer has been fined after he was convicted in court of tampering with a bovine TB test....
‘One-fifth of EU goods checks carried out in Northern Ireland’

Agri-Business

‘One-fifth of EU goods checks carried out in Northern Ireland’

Around a fifth of EU documentary checks on goods are now carried out in Northern Ireland, according to the DAERA...
DAERA takes steps towards judicial review over minister’s port decisions

Agri-Business

DAERA takes steps towards judicial review over minister’s port decisions

Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture has confirmed it is seeking legal advice over ministerial orders to halt construction work and...
Belfast-based IGFS to join UN research group

N.Ireland

Belfast-based IGFS to join UN research group

Northern Ireland’s Institute of Global Food Security (IGFS) has been recognised for the quality of its science by a United Nations...
DAERA starts work monitoring NI sewage systems for Covid-19

N.Ireland

DAERA starts work monitoring NI sewage systems for Covid-19

Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture has started surveillance work monitoring two wastewater sites for levels of Covid-19. The idea is...
Meet the new ‘Agri-business Group’ hoping to keep NI’s air ambulance flying

N.Ireland

Meet the new ‘Agri-business Group’ hoping to keep NI’s air ambulance flying

A team of nine Northern Irish agri-business leaders have teamed up to promote the work of the Air Ambulance NI...
NI hits new renewable energy milestone

Agri-Business

NI hits new renewable energy milestone

Renewable energy generation in Northern Ireland has hit another major milestone as reduced consumption during the pandemic allowed renewables to...
99.76% of RHI money ‘paid legitimately to businesses with genuine need’

Agri-Business

99.76% of RHI money ‘paid legitimately to businesses with genuine need’

Nearly all of Northern Ireland’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments were made legitimately to businesses with a “genuine need”, according...
Minister Lyons considering further agricultural Covid support payments

Agri-Business

Minister Lyons considering further agricultural Covid support payments

Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Gordon Lyons has said he is considering financial support for organic milk producers and sheep farmers...
Plans for ‘closed doors’ showcase as 2021 Highland Show is shelved

N.Ireland

Plans for ‘closed doors’ showcase as 2021 Highland Show is shelved

Despite best efforts to go ahead, directors of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) have been forced...
Dale Farm suppliers hit out at ‘meat-free Monday’ post

Agri-Business

Dale Farm suppliers hit out at ‘meat-free Monday’ post

Dale Farm suppliers have hit out at the dairy processor after it posted on social media offering “meat-free Monday inspiration”....
NI Finance Minister backs calls for banks to reconsider closures

Agri-Business

NI Finance Minister backs calls for banks to reconsider closures

Northern Ireland Finance Minister Conor Murphy has met with the general secretary of the Financial Services Union over recent bank...
Retailers and food body call for clarity over NI Covid plans

Agri-Business

Retailers and food body call for clarity over NI Covid plans

Northern Ireland’s food and drink industry and independent retailers have called for more clarity over the relaxing of Covid-19 restrictions....
NI’s Covid pathway: Warning adaptions will be needed for ‘some time’

Agri-Business

NI’s Covid pathway: Warning adaptions will be needed for ‘some time’

Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill has warned the Covid-19 pathway out of restrictions published today “does not seek...
Avian influenza: 16 suspect cases reported in NI since January 4

N.Ireland

Avian influenza: 16 suspect cases reported in NI since January 4

A further 16 suspected cases of avian influenza have been reported in Northern Ireland since January 4, as the Minister...
Minister Lyons calls for crackdown on food waste

Environment

Minister Lyons calls for crackdown on food waste

Northern Ireland Environment Minister Gordon Lyons has called for a crackdown on food waste amid revelations food makes up almost...
What you need to know about the Bank of Ireland closures and how it affects you

Agri-Business

What you need to know about the Bank of Ireland closures and how it affects you

Ireland’s largest agricultural lender, Bank of Ireland, has announced plans to close 103 branches across the island. The move will...
Lyons says ‘uncertainty and matters outside DAERA’s control’ prompted ports decision

Agri-Business

Lyons says ‘uncertainty and matters outside DAERA’s control’ prompted ports decision

Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Gordon Lyons has said that “uncertainty” and challenges “outside his department’s control” have prompted his decision to...
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