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.

Fellowships on rural communities set to open in September

Rural Life

Fellowships on rural communities set to open in September

Global approaches to strengthening rural life will be explored in a programme of fellowships which will open for applications on...
NSA questions popular restaurant chain’s decision to drop lamb from its menu

Sheep

NSA questions popular restaurant chain’s decision to drop lamb from its menu

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is disappointed to hear of a well known restaurant chain removing lamb...
Yorkshire Water sanctioned to donate £400k after polluting watercourses

Environment

Yorkshire Water sanctioned to donate £400k after polluting watercourses

Yorkshire Water has agreed to donate a total of £400,000 to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust after polluting two watercourses in separate...
Farmers urged to cut back on water use as demand soars

Rural Life

Farmers urged to cut back on water use as demand soars

Farmers across south east England are being asked to reduce their water use for the next ten days, as demand...
Man and haulage firm fined for illegally dumping waste soil

Rural Life

Man and haulage firm fined for illegally dumping waste soil

A man has been fined for illegally transporting waste soil, and the haulage company from which he hired trucks to...
Farmland demand continues to outstrip supply

Rural Life

Farmland demand continues to outstrip supply

Farmland and estates are being snapped up by buyers more quickly than for several years as demand continues to outstrip...
Investing in soil ‘vital’ for achieving net zero – NFU

Arable

Investing in soil ‘vital’ for achieving net zero – NFU

Investing in the health of the nation’s soil is a key cornerstone to help the UK ensure the future of...
Welsh food and drink to be showcased at Royal Welsh Show

Agri-Business

Welsh food and drink to be showcased at Royal Welsh Show

As the pinnacle event in the Welsh agricultural calendar, the Royal Welsh Show, returns next week, the Welsh government’s Food...
Environmental performance of water companies falls to lowest recorded level

Environment

Environmental performance of water companies falls to lowest recorded level

The Environment Agency has today (Thursday, July 14) released its annual report on the environmental performance of England’s nine water...
NFU Scotland calls for border control inspections for ASF

Pig/Poultry

NFU Scotland calls for border control inspections for ASF

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has welcomed the decision by the UK government to increase the risk status of...
Farmers looking to make smarter use of grass as input costs soar

Agri-Business

Farmers looking to make smarter use of grass as input costs soar

Making increased use of rotational grazing, cutting fertiliser use, and investing in high-performing varieties of grass and clover are among...
Natural England summit aims to reverse nature’s decline

Environment

Natural England summit aims to reverse nature’s decline

Some of the biggest organisations and businesses in the country are set to gather today (Wednesday, July 13) for the...
All-Welsh cheese and onion crisps launched

Agri-Business

All-Welsh cheese and onion crisps launched

Bwydydd Madryn (Madryn Foods) have teamed up with farmers’ cooperative South Caernarfon Creameries to create a new variety of all-Welsh...
Oxfordshire County Council fails to debate vegan-only meal policy

Agri-Business

Oxfordshire County Council fails to debate vegan-only meal policy

Rural campaigners have expressed disappointment that Oxfordshire councilors failed to debate a motion which could have ended the vegan meals...
Hybrid barley could help growers reduce fertiliser costs

Arable

Hybrid barley could help growers reduce fertiliser costs

As farmers look to make savings on high fertiliser costs, new independent research has shown hybrid barley receiving a reduced...
Report: 89% of farmers now buying and selling online

Rural Life

Report: 89% of farmers now buying and selling online

Farmers want more education on technology and innovation from agricultural suppliers, according to a new report. The annual Marketing to...
Government launches new road safety campaign

Rural Life

Government launches new road safety campaign

People driving, walking and cycling are being encouraged to give space and be considerate to other road users in the...
AWF to recruit up to five new trustees

Rural Life

AWF to recruit up to five new trustees

The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) is looking to recruit four to five new trustees to help drive the charity’s mission...
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