William Kellett

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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.

Sheep farm joins the staycation market with barn transformation

Rural Life

Sheep farm joins the staycation market with barn transformation

An 860ac sheep farm in Northumberland is expanding into the staycation market as part of ambitious growth plans by transforming...
Seven young Welsh farmers receive scholarship boost

Rural Life

Seven young Welsh farmers receive scholarship boost

Seven young farmers from across Wales have financially benefited from this year’s Gareth Raw Rees Memorial Travel Scholarship. A total...
AHDB to host US lamb importers visit to the UK

Agri-Business

AHDB to host US lamb importers visit to the UK

Five American red meat importers will join the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) on a five-day mission next week...
HSENI names new farm safety champions

N.Ireland

HSENI names new farm safety champions

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) alongside the Farm Safety Partnership (FSP), has named new farm safety...
DAERA to host fluke detection trip to Scotland

N.Ireland

DAERA to host fluke detection trip to Scotland

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering sheep farmers the chance to travel to Isle of...
Resilience for Dairy project hosts over 70 delegates for cross-border tour

N.Ireland

Resilience for Dairy project hosts over 70 delegates for cross-border tour

Over 70 delegates consisting of farmers, scientists and advisors from 14 countries across Europe visited Northern Ireland and the Republic...
Norfolk man jailed for six months for illegal waste operation

Rural Life

Norfolk man jailed for six months for illegal waste operation

A Norfolk garage owner who repeatedly ignored Environment Agency warnings about storing end of life vehicles (ELVs) and parts has...
Survey: Farmers plan to cut back on production due to increased costs

Rural Life

Survey: Farmers plan to cut back on production due to increased costs

The effect of spiralling costs on Welsh farmers’ ability to produce food has been highlighted in a survey conducted by...
BPS payments to be issued to farmers

Rural Life

BPS payments to be issued to farmers

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) advance payments are now being issued to farmers and will reach bank accounts in the coming...
Food Workforce Wales campaign secures employment for over 100 people

Agri-Business

Food Workforce Wales campaign secures employment for over 100 people

A Welsh government-backed campaign has supported more than 100 people to secure employment in the Welsh food and drink sector...
Warning issued to pet owners as temperatures continue to rise

N.Ireland

Warning issued to pet owners as temperatures continue to rise

Northern Ireland animal welfare charity, the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA), has issued a warning...
DAERA seizes illegal medicines during search of Belfast depot

N.Ireland

DAERA seizes illegal medicines during search of Belfast depot

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has seized a quantity of illegal veterinary medicines during a search...
FUW launches five-point plan to tackle rising farm costs

Agri Politics

FUW launches five-point plan to tackle rising farm costs

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has launched a ‘five point plan’ for the UK government which it believes should...
Trade deals should not drive consumers to buy less sustainable meat – HCC

Agri Politics

Trade deals should not drive consumers to buy less sustainable meat – HCC

It would be a “disastrous own goal” if the next round of international trade deals drove UK customers to buy...
CAAV announces winner of the Talbot Ponsonby prize

Rural Life

CAAV announces winner of the Talbot Ponsonby prize

Leanne Graves has been awarded the Talbot Ponsonby prize, given by the Royal Agricultural Society of England for top marks...
England Coast Path creates 150 miles of coastal trail in Essex

Rural Life

England Coast Path creates 150 miles of coastal trail in Essex

Half a million people in Essex are set to benefit from increased access to the coast as Natural England opens...
Three dealers to take new John Deere territories

Machinery

Three dealers to take new John Deere territories

John Deere has announced that three of its dealerships will expand to support the company’s agricultural customers across the West...
Burgers and sausage rolls prove to be ‘lovely jubilee’

Beef

Burgers and sausage rolls prove to be ‘lovely jubilee’

Burgers stole the crown at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, with around 50% more sold during the celebrations than in an...
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