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.

Women in Ag: Scots report highlights need for ‘fundamental cultural change’
Women in Ag: Scots report highlights need for ‘fundamental cultural change’

The Women in Agriculture Taskforce commissioned by the Scottish Government has found that women’s contribution to the industry can be...

Biofuel machinery breakdowns: More than 400 complaints in Scotland
Biofuel machinery breakdowns: More than 400 complaints in Scotland

National Farmers’ Union Scotland says it has now taken more than 400 calls from individuals who are experiencing fuel issues...

New calf pneumonia vaccine to protect calves as early as 1 week
New calf pneumonia vaccine to protect calves as early as 1 week

A new early life intranasal vaccine will allow UK cattle farmers can now protect dairy and beef calves against the key...

COP25: ‘Climate policy must support British farming’s net-zero ambitions’
COP25: ‘Climate policy must support British farming’s net-zero ambitions’

The National Farmers’ Union is calling for the next Government to develop climate policy that empowers British farmers to reach...

Last chance to nominate for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020
Last chance to nominate for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020

It’s the last chance to nominate individuals or teams for the prestigious Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020, which celebrate the...

New record for Northern Ireland Direct Payments…but how much was paid out?
New record for Northern Ireland Direct Payments…but how much was paid out?

Almost all (99%) of Northern Ireland’s farmers have been issued with their full or balance direct payments on the first...

New cereal and oilseed rape Recommended Lists published
New cereal and oilseed rape Recommended Lists published

Stronger yields, improved disease resistance and a greater choice of specialist and quality traits are among the key developments in...

Record-breaking 80 awards for South Caernarfon Creameries
Record-breaking 80 awards for South Caernarfon Creameries

Wales’ oldest dairy farming co-operative is celebrating a record scoop of 80 awards after impressing judges with their expanding range...

Agri-EPI Centre appoints new chief operating officer
Agri-EPI Centre appoints new chief operating officer

Kirk Siderman-Wolter has joined the growing Agri-EPI team as its new chief operating officer, aiming to empower world-leading precision in...

£10,800 Limousin-cross ‘Rizzo’ leads 2019 Welsh Winter Fair
£10,800 Limousin-cross ‘Rizzo’ leads 2019 Welsh Winter Fair

A Limousin-sired heifer from North Yorkshire took Supreme Champion ‘Rizzo’ at 30th Welsh Winter Fair held at Builth Wells on November...

Dairy farm fined after employee blinded by disinfectant chemicals
Dairy farm fined after employee blinded by disinfectant chemicals

A Buckinghamshire dairy farm has been fined following an incident in which an employee was permanently blinded by corrosive cleaning...

Scottish Government publishes paper reviewing milk contract proposals
Scottish Government publishes paper reviewing milk contract proposals

The Scottish Government has published a paper which will allow stakeholders to come to an informed view over the suitability...

BBC documentary shows why food standards must be upheld in trade deals
BBC documentary shows why food standards must be upheld in trade deals

A BBC documentary focusing on international livestock farming has been criticised for not doing enough to differentiate overseas practices from...

Winning projects announced to tackle key pests and diseases
Winning projects announced to tackle key pests and diseases

A new diagnostic test to identify an emerging pest threat in the UK is one of five new research projects...

Land mobility: Calls for tax relief to support scheme in NI
Land mobility: Calls for tax relief to support scheme in NI

Northern Ireland’s Land Mobility manager has called for tax relief similar to the Republic of Ireland to encourage landowners to...

Land mobility: Calls for tax relief to support scheme in NI
Land mobility: Calls for tax relief to support scheme in NI

Northern Ireland’s Land Mobility manager has called for tax relief similar to the Republic of Ireland to encourage landowners to...

Northern Ireland’s Land Mobility Programme initiates second phase
Northern Ireland’s Land Mobility Programme initiates second phase

Northern Ireland’s Land Mobility Programme has moved into its second phase. It follows a two-year pilot, during which 28 ‘arrangements’...

Northern Ireland’s Land Mobility Programme initiates second phase
Northern Ireland’s Land Mobility Programme initiates second phase

Northern Ireland’s Land Mobility Programme has moved into its second phase. It follows a two-year pilot, during which 28 ‘arrangements’...