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.

Highland Show: Farmers to front new ‘Meat With Integrity’ campaign revealed
Highland Show: Farmers to front new ‘Meat With Integrity’ campaign revealed

Three farmers have been unveiled today (Friday, June 21) as the faces of Quality Meat Scotland’s new ‘Meat With Integrity’...

Highland Show: Ewing demands British Government equals Irish beef bail-out
Highland Show: Ewing demands British Government equals Irish beef bail-out

The Scottish Rural Affairs Minister has called for the UK Government to demand the EU matches funding given to help...

M&S Awards: Scotland’s top producers crowned at Royal Highland Show
M&S Awards: Scotland’s top producers crowned at Royal Highland Show

Producers from across Scotland were recognised by M&S at its Select Farm Awards presentation, which took place on the first...

Highland Show: New working group to shape future of Scottish farming
Highland Show: New working group to shape future of Scottish farming

A working group of producers, consumer and environmental organisations has been formed to help shape Scotland’s future policies on farming...

Poll: Nearly 90% of Scots say farming is vital to economic growth
Poll: Nearly 90% of Scots say farming is vital to economic growth

Public support of Scottish farming is growing, according to research commissioned by the country’s Government. The research suggests that 83%...

Highland Show: Crowds arrive in droves as first day of fun kicks off
Highland Show: Crowds arrive in droves as first day of fun kicks off

Tens of thousands of people are expected to make the annual pilgrimage to Edinburgh for the first day of this...

RPA payments: Payments for environmental efforts to finally come through
RPA payments: Payments for environmental efforts to finally come through

Thousands of farmers in stewardship agreements are set to finally be paid for environmental work carried out as far back...

Registration open for Welsh women in ag event
Registration open for Welsh women in ag event

Registration is open for NFU Cymru’s event for women working in the agricultural industry. ‘She Who Dares…Farms’ will take place...

Last chance to apply for scheme which saves farms an average of £50,000
Last chance to apply for scheme which saves farms an average of £50,000

The window for farmers and growers to apply for a heavily discounted training scheme, which could deliver significant savings to...

QMS set to inspire Royal Highland Show visitors
QMS set to inspire Royal Highland Show visitors

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) will be pulling out all the stops this week to make the most of the opportunity...

£6.4 million awarded to set up UK’s first Global Centre of Excellence in Agri-robotics
£6.4 million awarded to set up UK’s first Global Centre of Excellence in Agri-robotics

The UK’s first global centre of excellence in agri-robotics research has received a major kickstart with the announcement of £6.4...

TB event to encourage on-farm efforts against TB
TB event to encourage on-farm efforts against TB

A conference focusing on devastating cattle disease TB hopes to teach farmers more about what can be done to reduce its...

Agri-tech start-up LettUs Grow strikes new partnership
Agri-tech start-up LettUs Grow strikes new partnership

An agri-tech start-up specialising in developing vertical and indoor farming has announced plans to partner with a renewable energy company...

Northern Ireland royal residence to host agri-food festival
Northern Ireland royal residence to host agri-food festival

Northern Ireland’s royal residence is set to welcome the region’s top agri-food producers as one of its first major public...

Northern Ireland royal residence to host agri-food festival
Northern Ireland royal residence to host agri-food festival

Northern Ireland’s royal residence is set to welcome the region’s top agri-food producers as one of its first major public...

New market access could be offer £230 million boost for British beef
New market access could be offer £230 million boost for British beef

British beef could be served on Chinese dinner plates by the end of the year, following an agreement reached today...

Countryside Restoration Trust invites families to the first Wildlife, Food and Farming day
Countryside Restoration Trust invites families to the first Wildlife, Food and Farming day

National charity the Countryside Restoration Trust (CRT) will open its farm gates to families next month for the first Wildlife,...

Tenant farmers meet to discuss Agricultural Tenancy Reform
Tenant farmers meet to discuss Agricultural Tenancy Reform

Tenant farmers in mid and south-east Wales have met to discuss the latest Government consultation on Agricultural Tenancy Reform. Held...