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.

‘We’re proud to produce your food’ – farming’s Lord Mayor’s Show message
‘We’re proud to produce your food’ – farming’s Lord Mayor’s Show message

Agriculture will have a prominent place in the 803rd Lord Mayor’s Show procession on Saturday (November 10) as the Worshipful...

Fifth of UK farmers plan to diversify to survive after Brexit
Fifth of UK farmers plan to diversify to survive after Brexit

One in five farmers plan to diversify post-Brexit in a bid to make their farms sustainable without direct subsidies, according...

Dairy Crest sales up 2% as key brands and spreads grow
Dairy Crest sales up 2% as key brands and spreads grow

Sales at British dairy processor Dairy Crest Group are up 2% to £224.9 million, according to the firm’s interim results...

7% of UK milk wasted between bulk tank and consumer
7% of UK milk wasted between bulk tank and consumer

A new report has estimated up to 330,000t of milk are wasted in the UK every year, worth more than £150...

Full list: Names and topics of 2019 Nuffield Farming Scholars announced
Full list: Names and topics of 2019 Nuffield Farming Scholars announced

The Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust has announced the names of its 19 2019 Nuffield Scholars, who are to commence their...

More than 1,000 cases of African Swine Fever confirmed in Europe
More than 1,000 cases of African Swine Fever confirmed in Europe

More than 1,000 cases of African Swine Fever have been confirmed across eastern Europe in the last four months alone....

AHDB to take on up to 15 new board members
AHDB to take on up to 15 new board members

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is looking to recruit up to 15 new board members across its six...

Yorkshire farmer pleads guilty to 22 offences after burned carcass found on farm
Yorkshire farmer pleads guilty to 22 offences after burned carcass found on farm

A Yorkshire farmer has been given a suspended sentence for breaches of the Cattle Identification Regulations and for failing to...

Nottinghamshire cattle market fire being treated as arson
Nottinghamshire cattle market fire being treated as arson

An investigation into a fire at the cattle market in Nottinghamshire has determined the fire was started deliberately. Police are...

British onion crop yields fall by 40%
British onion crop yields fall by 40%

Weather conditions in the UK mean that onion yields have been severely affected, and the national crop is likely to...

EU should trump US in post-Brexit trade deals – union warns
EU should trump US in post-Brexit trade deals – union warns

Free trade agreements with Australia, New Zealand and the US present few opportunities but have the potential to undermine production...

Finalists of Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year announced
Finalists of Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year announced

Two exceptional sheep businesses have been unveiled as the finalists of the AgriScot Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year award....

Pioneering traceability technology up for top award
Pioneering traceability technology up for top award

Pioneering traceability technology which helps millions of consumers know that their food is genuine from farm to fork has been...

1 in 5 farmers worry their youngstock housing isn’t good enough
1 in 5 farmers worry their youngstock housing isn’t good enough

A significant number of UK beef and dairy calf rearers feel they don’t give their youngstock the attention they deserve,...

Griffiths: Maintaining the status quo is ‘not an option’ post-Brexit
Griffiths: Maintaining the status quo is ‘not an option’ post-Brexit

The Welsh Government will continue to support farmers post-Brexit – but just in a “much smarter way”, according to Cabinet...

RAU research boosted by £2 million donation
RAU research boosted by £2 million donation

Research into the profitability of growing soybean as a low-carbon crop and pests in oilseed rape are among several RAU...

‘Making Tax Digital’ business planning seminar dates announced
‘Making Tax Digital’ business planning seminar dates announced

A number of seminars focusing on tax areas affecting Northern Ireland farm businesses are set to be delivered over the...

‘Making Tax Digital’ business planning seminar dates announced
‘Making Tax Digital’ business planning seminar dates announced

A number of seminars focusing on tax areas affecting Northern Ireland farm businesses are set to be delivered over the...