Michelle Martin

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Michelle Martin graduated from Dublin City University (DCU) with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, and previously worked for well-known names in the Irish media sector. In 2018 she moved to New York where she was responsible for public relations, social media, and communications at a fast-growing start-up. Michelle is a native of the Royal County and still believes in the Oxford comma.

Farmers urged to be alert to sheep attacks during summer holidays
Farmers urged to be alert to sheep attacks during summer holidays

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging all sheep owners to be alert to a heightened risk of sheep worrying...

Wales: Glastir scheme to be replaced in January
Wales: Glastir scheme to be replaced in January

The Welsh government has today (Friday, July 21) announced that the Glastir scheme will end in December. It will be...

Scottish sheep farmers to be worst hit by UK FTAs
Scottish sheep farmers to be worst hit by UK FTAs

Scottish sheep farms will be worst hit by the UK’s post-Brexit free trade agreements (FTAs), new research has shown. The...

New signs raise awareness of walking through fields with cattle
New signs raise awareness of walking through fields with cattle

NFU Mutual has produced new signs that farmers can use to caution members of the public walking on their land...

Government loosens controls on meat imports from Brazil
Government loosens controls on meat imports from Brazil

The government has loosed controls on meat imports coming from Brazil to Great Britain, following an audit of the South...

Farmers urged to consider fire safety following 10ac blaze
Farmers urged to consider fire safety following 10ac blaze

Firefighters have urged farmers to think about fire safety following a call out to a field fire in Essex last...

CPTPP: Advice sought from Trade and Agriculture Commission
CPTPP: Advice sought from Trade and Agriculture Commission

The Secretary of State for International Trade has asked the Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) for advice on the Comprehensive...

Farm Safety Week: Farmers urged to review safety measures
Farm Safety Week: Farmers urged to review safety measures

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president William Irvine is encouraging farmers to review safety measures on their farm and work out...

Colorado potato beetle confirmed in Hampshire
Colorado potato beetle confirmed in Hampshire

A single adult Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) has been identified in Hampshire. Confirmation was made today (Friday, July 14)...

King grants consent to rename Prince’s Countryside Fund
King grants consent to rename Prince’s Countryside Fund

King Charles has granted consent to change the name of The Prince’s Countryside Fund to The Royal Countryside Fund. The...

UK ‘dangerously unprepared’ if 1.5° target missed – study
UK ‘dangerously unprepared’ if 1.5° target missed – study

The UK is “dangerously unprepared” in terms of cooling abilities should the climate targets be missed, a new study has...

Forum to discuss future of sheep farming at Llandovery Sheep Festival
Forum to discuss future of sheep farming at Llandovery Sheep Festival

A forum will discuss the future of sheep farming in relation to the climate crisis at this year’s Llandovery Sheep Festival...

Scotland: Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme extended for 2 years
Scotland: Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme extended for 2 years

The Scottish government has extended the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme for a further two years. The EU scheme enables officially recognised...

Wales: Progress on Sustainable Farming Scheme moves forward
Wales: Progress on Sustainable Farming Scheme moves forward

Welsh Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has published three documents relating to the second phase of co-design on the Sustainable...

Unlimited penalties for polluters under new legislation
Unlimited penalties for polluters under new legislation

Those that pollute the environment will face unlimited penalties under new legislation announced by the government today (Wednesday, July 21)....

Bird flu: Over 500 birds removed from Aberdeenshire coast
Bird flu: Over 500 birds removed from Aberdeenshire coast

430 birds have been removed from Stonehaven Beach on the east coast of Scotland. Aberdeenshire Council has also confirmed that...

Colorado potato beetle larvae confirmed in Kent
Colorado potato beetle larvae confirmed in Kent

Larvae in a field in Kent have been confirmed as Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata). This is the first time...

New regulations to promote fairness in dairy supply chain
New regulations to promote fairness in dairy supply chain

Further detail on new regulations to improve fairness and transparency in the dairy supply chain has been announced. The government...