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.

NI survey to delve deep into on-farm safety practices
NI survey to delve deep into on-farm safety practices

A survey has been launched to capture the reality of farm safety attitudes across Northern Ireland. Facilitated by Northern Ireland’s...

NI survey to delve deep into on-farm safety practices
NI survey to delve deep into on-farm safety practices

A survey has been launched to capture the reality of farm safety attitudes across Northern Ireland. Facilitated by Northern Ireland’s...

Scottish cereal farmers call for spring barley competition
Scottish cereal farmers call for spring barley competition

Scottish cereal growers are working with ADAS on adding a new spring barley category to the national yield competition– the...

DAERA weighs up changes to CAFRE tuition fees
DAERA weighs up changes to CAFRE tuition fees

Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced it will review the fees charged at the...

DAERA weighs up changes to CAFRE tuition fees
DAERA weighs up changes to CAFRE tuition fees

Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced it will review the fees charged at the...

UFU demands answers over cattle imports
UFU demands answers over cattle imports

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says it is frustrated that some meat plants have increased direct imports of cattle for...

UFU demands answers over cattle imports
UFU demands answers over cattle imports

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says it is frustrated that some meat plants have increased direct imports of cattle for...

Dale Farm announces January milk price boost
Dale Farm announces January milk price boost

Northern Ireland’s two largest dairy processors have announced milk prices of 26.5p/L. Dale Farm announced it will pay 26.2p/L for...

Dale Farm announces January milk price boost
Dale Farm announces January milk price boost

Northern Ireland’s two largest dairy processors have announced milk prices of 26.5p/L. Dale Farm announced it will pay 26.2p/L for...

Government offers vets export training as ‘no-deal’ preparations ramp up
Government offers vets export training as ‘no-deal’ preparations ramp up

The Government is offering UK vets free export certification training as preparations for a ‘no-deal’ exit from the EU intensify....

Muller launches £100 million ‘Project Darwin’ in bid to secure future
Muller launches £100 million ‘Project Darwin’ in bid to secure future

Britain’s largest dairy products manufacturer has launched a £100 million cost-cutting and margin improvement programme. Dubbed ‘Project Darwin’, bosses at...

Scottish Rural Secretary tells UK Government farmers need ‘Brexit compensation’
Scottish Rural Secretary tells UK Government farmers need ‘Brexit compensation’

The UK Government must compensate farmers in the event of a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit, Scotland’s Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has...

LettUs Grow named best ‘tech-for-good’ startup in the UK
LettUs Grow named best ‘tech-for-good’ startup in the UK

Bristol agri-tech firm LettUs Grow has been named one of the UK’s top tech startups at this year’s Vodafone Techstarter awards clinching...

Study to explore the mental health of Scotland’s farmers
Study to explore the mental health of Scotland’s farmers

Researchers at Robert Gordon University are set to explore and enhance the mental health of Scotland’s farming population as part...

BVA calls for ‘comprehensive view’ of animal welfare during live transport
BVA calls for ‘comprehensive view’ of animal welfare during live transport

A body representing more than 18,000 British vets is urging the Government to put animal welfare at the heart of...

Changing tastes of cheese – but British Cheddar still makes the cut
Changing tastes of cheese – but British Cheddar still makes the cut

Cheddar remains the ‘big cheese’ with UK consumers – but continental varieties are taking a large slice of the market...

‘Sensible’ rent review discussions needed during Brexit uncertainty
‘Sensible’ rent review discussions needed during Brexit uncertainty

The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) is urging landlords to take a “steady-as-you-go” approach to rent review discussions this spring. Although...

Leading agriculture energy consultancy rebranded to NFU Energy
Leading agriculture energy consultancy rebranded to NFU Energy

Agricultural energy consultancy FEC Energy has officially rebranded as NFU Energy. The firm was purchased by the National Farmers’ Union...