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.

‘Entirely illogical’: Poots defends decision to intervene over SES ammonia limits
‘Entirely illogical’: Poots defends decision to intervene over SES ammonia limits

Minister Poots has defended his decision to intervene over agricultural planning issues in Northern Ireland. Shared Environmental Services (SES), a...

‘Entirely illogical’: Poots defends decision to intervene over SES ammonia limits
‘Entirely illogical’: Poots defends decision to intervene over SES ammonia limits

Minister Poots has defended his decision to intervene over agricultural planning issues in Northern Ireland. Shared Environmental Services (SES), a...

Country girl launches campaign for government to fund NI’s air ambulance
Country girl launches campaign for government to fund NI’s air ambulance

A friend of teenager Ellie McDonnell, who was rescued by Northern Ireland’s Air Ambulance but sadly passed away a year...

Country girl launches campaign for government to fund NI’s air ambulance
Country girl launches campaign for government to fund NI’s air ambulance

A friend of teenager Ellie McDonnell, who was rescued by Northern Ireland’s Air Ambulance but sadly passed away a year...

‘Don’t get caught out by bulls’ HSENI warns farmers
‘Don’t get caught out by bulls’ HSENI warns farmers

Northern Ireland’s Health and Safety Executive (HSENI) has launched its second Farm Safe Essential message, which urges farmers not to...

PM’s indoors events ban a ‘real blow’ for winter agricultural shows
PM’s indoors events ban a ‘real blow’ for winter agricultural shows

Winter agricultural shows across the UK have been put under doubt as Prime Minister Boris Johnson today warned a ban on conferences...

PM’s indoors events ban a ‘real blow’ for winter agricultural shows
PM’s indoors events ban a ‘real blow’ for winter agricultural shows

Winter agricultural shows across the UK have been put under doubt as Prime Minister Boris Johnson today warned a ban on conferences...

Researchers claim enriched poultry products could meet global demand for omega-3
Researchers claim enriched poultry products could meet global demand for omega-3

New research has proved consuming omega-3 enriched chicken and eggs can help combat one of world’s main health problems, high...

Researchers claim enriched poultry products could meet global demand for omega-3
Researchers claim enriched poultry products could meet global demand for omega-3

New research has proved consuming omega-3 enriched chicken and eggs can help combat one of the world’s main health problems,...

Researchers claim enriched poultry products could meet global demand for omega-3
Researchers claim enriched poultry products could meet global demand for omega-3

New research has proved consuming omega-3 enriched chicken and eggs can help combat one of the world’s main health problems,...

Milk price round-up: What are processors paying for NI’s August milk?
Milk price round-up: What are processors paying for NI’s August milk?

Northern Ireland dairy processors have continued positive trends with their milk prices for August despite concerns of further Covid-linked market...

Milk price round-up: What are processors paying for NI’s August milk?
Milk price round-up: What are processors paying for NI’s August milk?

Northern Ireland dairy processors have continued positive trends with their milk prices for August despite concerns of further Covid-linked market...

NI Agriculture Minister weighs in on Irish Beef PGI
NI Agriculture Minister weighs in on Irish Beef PGI

NI Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has weighed in over concern Northern Irish farmers have been excluded from a new, proposed...

Agri-business leader honoured with IoD award
Agri-business leader honoured with IoD award

Co. Tyrone agri-business leader Glenn Speer was among those honoured at the annual Institute of Directors Northern Ireland (IoD NI)...

Agri-business leader honoured with IoD award
Agri-business leader honoured with IoD award

Co. Tyrone agri-business leader Glenn Speer was among those honoured at the annual Institute of Directors Northern Ireland (IoD NI)...

New UTV series to explore Lough Foyle countryside
New UTV series to explore Lough Foyle countryside

A brand new series featuring the history, natural environment and cultural heritage of the Foyle catchment area, is set to...

Online seminar series to examine the science behind NI’s ammonia woes
Online seminar series to examine the science behind NI’s ammonia woes

A series of three lunchtime webinars will explore the science behind Northern Ireland’s agricultural woes with ammonia. Run by the...

Online seminar series to examine the science behind NI’s ammonia woes
Online seminar series to examine the science behind NI’s ammonia woes

A series of three lunchtime webinars will explore the science behind Northern Ireland’s agricultural woes with ammonia. Run by the...