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.

Abbott and Batters debate Brexit and future of UK agriculture in OFC webinar

Agri Politics

Abbott and Batters debate Brexit and future of UK agriculture in OFC webinar

Former Australian Prime Minister and UK Trade Adviser Tony Abbott joined Minette Batters, President of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU),...
Beef revenue grows by nearly £10 million after targeted campaign

Beef

Beef revenue grows by nearly £10 million after targeted campaign

An eight-week spring campaign to support the red meat industry has generated £9.8 million in incremental retail beef sales. Jointly...
Agriculture Bill has officially been enacted into UK law

Agri Politics

Agriculture Bill has officially been enacted into UK law

Legislation that will safeguard the potential of agriculture has passed into UK law today (Wednesday, November 11). The government’s Agriculture Bill...
‘Our rural economies have most to fear through the uncertainty of Brexit’ – SLE

Agri Politics

‘Our rural economies have most to fear through the uncertainty of Brexit’ – SLE

The twin tests of Brexit and maintaining Scotland’s high-quality food production should not detract from the biggest challenge of our...
Calls for new appeals procedure for land tribunal cases

Agri Politics

Calls for new appeals procedure for land tribunal cases

NFU Scotland (NFUS) has welcomed the current consultation regarding the Scottish Land Court (SLC) and Lands Tribunal Scotland (LTS) as...
Firefighters called to rescue horse stuck in a river

Rural Life

Firefighters called to rescue horse stuck in a river

Firefighters were called to the scene of a horse who had become trapped in a river in Dorset. Fire crews...
Farm injury and fatality figures have gone down in the last 12 months – HSE

Rural Life

Farm injury and fatality figures have gone down in the last 12 months – HSE

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its annual report on injury and ill health in the agriculture sector...
13 sheep killed after dog attack on Northamptonshire farm

Rural Life

13 sheep killed after dog attack on Northamptonshire farm

A farmer in Desborough has been left “distraught” after a dog attacked and killed 13 of his sheep and injured...
Farming for 1.5° inquiry publishes first report

Environment

Farming for 1.5° inquiry publishes first report

NFU Scotland has welcomed the publication of an interim report that maps out a ‘transformation pathway’ for Scottish agriculture to...
50 cases of Covid-19 recorded at a Moy Park processing facility

Agri-Business

50 cases of Covid-19 recorded at a Moy Park processing facility

50 cases of Covid-19 have been recorded at a Moy Park processing facility located in Anwick, Lincolnshire. A spokesperson for...
Factory closures means backlog of pigs on farms is ‘inevitable’

Pig/Poultry

Factory closures means backlog of pigs on farms is ‘inevitable’

The backlog of pigs on poultry farms has been described as “inevitable” according to a recent report by Thames Valley...
Farmers offered free testing service for sheep scab

Sheep

Farmers offered free testing service for sheep scab

NFU Cymru is encouraging Welsh sheep farmers to make use of a new free sheep scab testing service, while also...
Webinar to focus on ‘Financing Future Farming’

Rural Life

Webinar to focus on ‘Financing Future Farming’

Farmers and crofters across the UK are invited to join a webinar on “Financing Future Farming” next month. Chaired by...
Vet advises farmers to ‘carefully manage cattle lameness’

Beef

Vet advises farmers to ‘carefully manage cattle lameness’

As cattle are being housed for the winter period, farmers are advised to carefully manage lameness within the herd. Cattle...
Largest ever survey into farmer well-being commissioned

Rural Life

Largest ever survey into farmer well-being commissioned

The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) is excited to announce the appointment of the University of Exeter to conduct a...
Defra launches the Healthy Bees Plan 2030 to help protect honey bees

Environment

Defra launches the Healthy Bees Plan 2030 to help protect honey bees

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Welsh government have published the Healthy Bees Plan 2030...
Webinar to focus on connecting the public to local food

Agri-Business

Webinar to focus on connecting the public to local food

Connecting the public to local food could be the key to building more efficient and robust food supply chains and...
Is this the year to reinvest in your sheep flock?

Sheep

Is this the year to reinvest in your sheep flock?

2020 has seen a remarkable increase in price in the sheep sector for both finished and store lambs. Reports from...
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