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.

EU dairy conference showcases NI’s ‘significant work’ to lower carbon footprint
EU dairy conference showcases NI’s ‘significant work’ to lower carbon footprint

More than 100 European dairy industry experts are set to gather at Greenmount College today (Monday, September 30) for an international...

Adapt, survive and thrive: East Midlands winter farming seminars announced
Adapt, survive and thrive: East Midlands winter farming seminars announced

Farmers and landowners in the East Midlands wanting advice on the future of the agricultural sector, are urged to attend...

UK levy bodies propose more coordinated approach to ruminant health
UK levy bodies propose more coordinated approach to ruminant health

The UK’s levy boards have launched a consultation on proposals to form a Ruminant Health and Welfare Group to deliver...

New farm groups alliance to host Northern Ireland beef crisis meeting
New farm groups alliance to host Northern Ireland beef crisis meeting

A new producer group alliance has come together under the name NI Farm Groups to host a ‘beef crisis meeting’...

New appointments strengthen QMS marketing team
New appointments strengthen QMS marketing team

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has strengthened its marketing and communications team with the appointment of two new members of staff....

US firm invests £1.5 million in Scottish agri-tech firm
US firm invests £1.5 million in Scottish agri-tech firm

A North American agri-tech firm has invested £1.5 million in a Scottish indoor growing company to help boost its market presence....

NFU Scotland to host ‘Red Meat Crisis Panel Night’
NFU Scotland to host ‘Red Meat Crisis Panel Night’

Beef farmers and crofters in Scotland continue to be under severe pressure due to desperately poor market returns. Beef prices...

Scottish prime cattle prices down 12% compared to 2018
Scottish prime cattle prices down 12% compared to 2018

Scottish prime cattle prices have lacked direction for the majority of the summer and over the past couple of weeks...

UK’s next generation of farmers unite in climate change ambition
UK’s next generation of farmers unite in climate change ambition

The UK’s four farming Next Generation forums have come together this week to discuss how they can work together towards...

UK sheep meat exports to China a step closer
UK sheep meat exports to China a step closer

Aspirations to export lamb from the UK to China are a step closer after Chinese government officials arrived in the...

Welsh cross-industry forum discusses low beef prices
Welsh cross-industry forum discusses low beef prices

Stakeholders from across the Welsh beef industry came together on Wednesday (September 25) to discuss current low prices that are...

Entries open for second Premier Beef & Lamb Championships
Entries open for second Premier Beef & Lamb Championships

The second ever Royal Ulster Premier Beef & Lamb Championships were launched today (September 25) amid a context of unease...

‘Dozens’ of jobs under threat as budget cuts crunch at James Hutton Institute
‘Dozens’ of jobs under threat as budget cuts crunch at James Hutton Institute

‘Dozens’ of jobs are understood to be under threat as budget cuts hit one of the UK’s most prestigious agricultural...

Peak District study trip to showcase innovative upland stock practices
Peak District study trip to showcase innovative upland stock practices

A two-day study trip hosted by Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering upland farmers the...

Peak District study trip to showcase innovative upland stock practices
Peak District study trip to showcase innovative upland stock practices

A two-day study trip hosted by Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering upland farmers the...

UK university makes major soil fertilisation break through
UK university makes major soil fertilisation break through

Researchers at the University of East Anglia have discovered how nitrogen-fixing bacteria sense iron – an essential but deadly micronutrient....

Co-Op Food boss to address Northern Ireland food industry
Co-Op Food boss to address Northern Ireland food industry

Jo Whitfield, chief executive for Food at the Co-Op will be the keynote speaker at the 23rd Northern Ireland Food...

Sheep farmers urged to speak up against ‘fake news’
Sheep farmers urged to speak up against ‘fake news’

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging sheep farmers to call out so-called ‘fake news’ and to do their part...