William Kellett

Journalism Intern

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.

Agri-Business

BVA calls for practices to follow Good Veterinary Workplaces Voluntary Code

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is appealing to veterinary settings across the UK to commit to its vision for good...

September 21, 2020

Rural Life

13 thefts of GPS from tractors recorded over the weekend

Lincolnshire Police have reported that 13 incidents of GPS thefts from tractors were reported between September 17 and September 19...

September 21, 2020

Rural Life

TFA calls for farmers to ‘take the initiative’ for farm rent reviews

The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) is advising all tenant farmers to consider whether they should be pursuing a farm rent...

September 21, 2020

Agri Politics

‘Controlling everything you can on farm is a must’ – NFU commends new insight software

Leaders of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) have called for greater awareness of new technology available to help farms maximise...

September 21, 2020

Agri Politics

Second demonstration planned as controversial Agricultural Bill is finalised

A campaign group for farmers is planning a second protest in Parliament Square in Westminster in response to the return...

September 21, 2020

Environment

NFU requests clarity on future agri-environment management schemes

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has stated that it has written to the Scottish government to request clarity on...

September 21, 2020

Arable

Hop growers left questioning their viability after drop in demand due to Covid-19

British hop growers have been left with serious questions about the viability of their businesses after the government rejected industry...

September 20, 2020

Rural Life

Farmers warned to be vigilant after a spate of tractor navigation thefts

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is urging farmers to be vigilant following reports by South Wales Police that there...

September 20, 2020

Pig/Poultry

Pigmeat prices continue to drift downwards with the threat of Covid-19 and ASF

For much of 2020, the volume of pigmeat leaving UK abattoirs has been lower than earlier recorded levels, a contributory...

September 19, 2020

Agri-Business

The food system needs to be based on production for ‘need rather than greed’

With debate ranging from trade and nutrition, to the conversations forming around food and the upcoming United Nations (UN) Food...

September 19, 2020

Agri Politics

Flytipping: ‘Scotland’s beautiful countryside continues to be blighted by people’s rubbish’

Scotland’s leading rural and environmental organisations have written an open letter to Roseanna Cunningham MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate...

September 19, 2020