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.

The British larder would run bare today if the nation only ate British food
The British larder would run bare today if the nation only ate British food

National Farmers’ Union president Minette Batters has urged the Government to put the nation’s food security at the top of...

How is the 2018 Russian cereals harvest shaping up?
How is the 2018 Russian cereals harvest shaping up?

Russian cereal production estimates have been revised downwards; however, it’s expected production will still remain above average in the country. The...

Rural crime in numbers…how was your area affected?
Rural crime in numbers…how was your area affected?

A startling report published today shows the cost of rural crime has risen to its worst level in four years...

West Midlands vet nurse struck off for misleading greyhound charity
West Midlands vet nurse struck off for misleading greyhound charity

The Veterinary Nurse Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has directed the registrar strike off a...

£200,000 funding boost announced for Scotch Lamb
£200,000 funding boost announced for Scotch Lamb

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced £200,000 of new funding to support the Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) 2018 Scotch Lamb...

Impact of 2018 summer heatwave to be felt for ‘months to come’
Impact of 2018 summer heatwave to be felt for ‘months to come’

Impact of summer heatwave will be felt by livestock and growers for “months to come”, a Royal Agricultural University (RAU)...

Roaring success: Dragon cheeses scoop 30 awards at 2 major shows
Roaring success: Dragon cheeses scoop 30 awards at 2 major shows

Wales’ oldest dairy farmers’ co-operative is celebrating its most successful awards season ever after their cheeses scooped 30 gongs. South...

UK rural crime costs reach highest level in 4 years
UK rural crime costs reach highest level in 4 years

The cost of rural crime in the UK has soared to its highest level in four years, with a report...

Scotch Lamb PGI backs environment category at Young Scot Awards
Scotch Lamb PGI backs environment category at Young Scot Awards

Quality lamb from Scotland will have a high profile at the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2018, when Scotch Lamb...

Thinking of oilseed rape herbicides? Then it’s time to ‘think water’ too
Thinking of oilseed rape herbicides? Then it’s time to ‘think water’ too

Better management of herbicides could protect their use in the future, a voluntary best practice campaign has said. It comes as...

Average British ram lasting a year short of expectations
Average British ram lasting a year short of expectations

The revelation that the average British ram is lasting a year less than farmer expectations – and in some cases...

UK meat plants buyer urged to invest in British industry sustainability
UK meat plants buyer urged to invest in British industry sustainability

Irish firm Kepak Group has been urged to invest in the sustainability of Britain’s red meat sector following its acquisition...

Supermarket giant to introduce pick-your-own egg stands
Supermarket giant to introduce pick-your-own egg stands

Supermarket giant Morrisons is to bring back a ‘farm shop style’ pick-your-own eggs stand in 200 of its stores across...

Countryside Alliance seeks views on rural economy
Countryside Alliance seeks views on rural economy

The Countryside Alliance has launched an online survey to help shape the evidence it presents to the House of Lords...

Two-thirds of guns say they want assured shoots
Two-thirds of guns say they want assured shoots

The British Game Alliance (BGA) said it has received “huge support” at this year’s Game Fair, as figures reveal over...

Top TV chefs to showcase Scotch brands this weekend
Top TV chefs to showcase Scotch brands this weekend

Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork will enjoy a high profile this weekend as Perthshire Chamber of Commerce...

Warning as fatal cases of ‘hoose’ discovered in cattle
Warning as fatal cases of ‘hoose’ discovered in cattle

Farmers are urged to be on high alert as fatal cases of ‘hoose’ have already been diagnosed in cattle in...

Warning as fatal cases of ‘hoose’ discovered in cattle
Warning as fatal cases of ‘hoose’ discovered in cattle

Farmers are urged to be on high alert as fatal cases of ‘hoose’ have already been diagnosed in cattle in...