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.

UK farm assurance inspections suspended
UK farm assurance inspections suspended

Three of the UK’s main farm assurance bodies have announced all inspections will be suspended as part of measures to...

2020 Great Yorkshire Show cancelled
2020 Great Yorkshire Show cancelled

Organisers have been forced to call off the 2020 Great Yorkshire Show as the UK ramps up measures against Covid-19. The...

Vet nurses pulled out of placements as social distancing measures ramp up
Vet nurses pulled out of placements as social distancing measures ramp up

The Veterinary Nurses Council has agreed to temporarily suspend placement requirements for student vet nurses and training programmes as several...

Moy Park to take on ‘hundreds’ of staff in bid to meet Covid-19 demand
Moy Park to take on ‘hundreds’ of staff in bid to meet Covid-19 demand

Northern Ireland agri-food giant Moy Park Food has announced plans to take on ‘hundreds’ of temporary staff across the UK...

Moy Park to take on ‘hundreds’ of staff in bid to meet Covid-19 demand
Moy Park to take on ‘hundreds’ of staff in bid to meet Covid-19 demand

Northern Ireland agri-food giant Moy Park Food has announced plans to take on ‘hundreds’ of temporary staff across the UK...

Moy Park to take on ‘hundreds’ of staff in bid to meet Covid-19 demand
Moy Park to take on ‘hundreds’ of staff in bid to meet Covid-19 demand

Northern Ireland agri-food giant Moy Park Food has announced plans to take on ‘hundreds’ of temporary staff across the UK...

Moy Park to take on ‘hundreds’ of staff in bid to meet Covid-19 demand
Moy Park to take on ‘hundreds’ of staff in bid to meet Covid-19 demand

Northern Ireland agri-food giant Moy Park Food has announced plans to take on ‘hundreds’ of temporary staff across the UK...

Government measures for flood-stricken farms ‘a huge relief’
Government measures for flood-stricken farms ‘a huge relief’

The National Farmers’ Union has welcomed a range of measures brought in to help farmers in England recover from extreme...

Holstein UK announces All-Britain award winners
Holstein UK announces All-Britain award winners

The results of the 2019 All-Britain Awards were this weekend announced at the All-Britain Dinner. Taking place on Saturday, March...

LEAF Open Farm Sunday postponed until September
LEAF Open Farm Sunday postponed until September

Organisers of Open Farm Sunday have announced the event will be postponed until September due to the global coronavirus (Covid-19)...

Profits and turnover up at Anpario despite difficult year for agricultural markets
Profits and turnover up at Anpario despite difficult year for agricultural markets

UK-headquartered feed firm Anpario has announced a 3% increase to sales (to £29 million) and a 7% increase in gross...

£100,000 of stolen machinery recovered in North Warwickshire
£100,000 of stolen machinery recovered in North Warwickshire

Stolen farming and construction machinery valued in excess of £100,000 has been recovered in Bedworth, North Warwickshire. The machines seized include:...

Deadline fast approaching for Wales’ Hill Ram Scheme
Deadline fast approaching for Wales’ Hill Ram Scheme

The deadline is looming for Welsh hill farmers hoping to sign up for an innovative sheep genetic-improvement scheme. Welsh hill...

APHA receives £1.4 billion budget boost for world-leading Weybridge laboratory
APHA receives £1.4 billion budget boost for world-leading Weybridge laboratory

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has received a £1.4 billion boost for its world-leading Weybridge Laboratory. The new...

2 NI marts to close due to Covid-19 concerns
2 NI marts to close due to Covid-19 concerns

Two Northern Ireland livestock marts have announced they will shut their gates due to concerns over Covid-19. Saintfield Livestock Market...

2020 Balmoral Show to be postponed
2020 Balmoral Show to be postponed

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society has announced it will postpone this year’s Balmoral Show as coronavirus (Covid-19) numbers continue to rise...

UFU suspend meetings ‘for the safety of members and staff’
UFU suspend meetings ‘for the safety of members and staff’

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has suspended all internal meetings due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, with immediate effect. The...

ForFarmers announces 70% fall in 2019 UK net profit
ForFarmers announces 70% fall in 2019 UK net profit

The UK arm of international agricultural feed firm ForFarmers UK has announced profits fell by more than two-thirds in 2019....