William Kellett

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William Kellett is a third year Journalism and New Media student at the University of Limerick. He hails from Co. Meath and comes from a farming background on both sides of his family. Outside of writing he is a former winner of the Irish National Racing Driver of the Year award.

UFU visits ABP demo farm to explore methane reduction research
UFU visits ABP demo farm to explore methane reduction research

Members of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) recently visited ABP’s demonstration farm in Co. Carlow to learn more about the...

Strawberry research farm to play role in tackling food production issues
Strawberry research farm to play role in tackling food production issues

The University of Lincoln’s 200ha Riseholme Campus strawberry research farm is using AI and robotics to find solutions to key...

Applications for EFS Tranche 6 now open
Applications for EFS Tranche 6 now open

Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots, has announced that Tranche 6 of the Wider Level...

Welsh farmers raise concerns about proposed air ambulance base closures
Welsh farmers raise concerns about proposed air ambulance base closures

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has said that its members are extremely concerned about the possible impacts of a...

150 speakers set to join Farm Business Innovation event
150 speakers set to join Farm Business Innovation event

More than 500 exhibitors will showcase their latest product and service offerings across the two days of the Farm Business...

TAG to build new depot in Shropshire
TAG to build new depot in Shropshire

Tallis Amos Group (TAG) has confirmed plans for a new depot in Shropshire at Allscott between Shrewsbury and Telford. The...

Low Carbon Agriculture Show to return in February 2023
Low Carbon Agriculture Show to return in February 2023

The next Low Carbon Agriculture Show will take place on February 7 – 8, 2023 at the National Agricultural Exhibition...

Infectious disease specialist to deliver keynote speech at BVA Members Day
Infectious disease specialist to deliver keynote speech at BVA Members Day

Celebrated infectious disease specialist Prof. Joe Brownlie CBE has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the British Veterinary Association...

The situation on the ground continues to be ‘hugely challenging’ – NFU
The situation on the ground continues to be ‘hugely challenging’ – NFU

The vice-president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), David Exwood, has said that the situation on the ground continues to...

Blackcurrant harvest feels the impact of hot weather conditions
Blackcurrant harvest feels the impact of hot weather conditions

As this year’s blackcurrant harvest ends, the British growers’ association, the Blackcurrant Foundation, reported a challenging harvest season due to...

South Caernarfon Creameries records profits of £4.1m
South Caernarfon Creameries records profits of £4.1m

Leading Welsh cheesemaker and farmer co-op South Caernarfon Creameries has recorded profits of £4.1 million and a 17% increase in...

UK imports increase by 54% in  a year – CSO
UK imports increase by 54% in a year – CSO

Ireland’s imports from the UK have increased by €761 million to €2.166 billion in June 2022 compared to June 2021,...

Family of four-year-old killed in farm accident appeals for others to stay safe
Family of four-year-old killed in farm accident appeals for others to stay safe

The grieving uncle of a four-year-old boy killed on a farm has urged everyone in agriculture to do more to...

FUW to work with Welsh fire brigade on protecting land from wildfires
FUW to work with Welsh fire brigade on protecting land from wildfires

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) have announced that they will soon start working with the Welsh Regional Fire Services...

MEA launches new milking technician courses
MEA launches new milking technician courses

The Milking Equipment Association (MEA) has launched its new Milking System Technician Accreditation (MSTA) courses. Category 2 courses for new...

Nominees sought for Sustainable agriculture award
Nominees sought for Sustainable agriculture award

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru and Wynnstay Group Plc are calling for nominations for the Sustainable Agriculture award, recognising...

Kent shepherdess to attempt to set world shearing record
Kent shepherdess to attempt to set world shearing record

The National Sheep Association (NSA) will be backing Kent shepherdess Marie Prebble as she attempts to set a world record...

GWCT recognises long-term contribution to its Big Farmland Bird Count
GWCT recognises long-term contribution to its Big Farmland Bird Count

A rural business in the Cotswolds has received a special award for its contribution to the 2022 Game & Wildlife...