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.

Waste criminals fined £1,440 for illegal dumping

Environment

Waste criminals fined £1,440 for illegal dumping

The Environment Agency has prosecuted Brian Ward, Patrick Ward and Patrick Ward (unrelated), at Wimbledon Magistrates Court for illegal dumping....
Arla confirms milk price increase for July supplies

Dairy

Arla confirms milk price increase for July supplies

Arla has confirmed that farmers and suppliers should expect an increase in prices paid for July milk supplies. From July...
£47m to address critical environmental challenges facing the UK

Environment

£47m to address critical environmental challenges facing the UK

Researchers will receive a total of £47 million to tackle some of the most significant environmental challenges facing the UK....
Dairy Crest fined £1.5m for environmental offences

Dairy

Dairy Crest fined £1.5m for environmental offences

The environmental performance of Dairy Crest Limited, now known as Saputo Dairy UK, has been “unacceptable for too long and...
NSA to expand ‘Field days’ after successful first event

Sheep

NSA to expand ‘Field days’ after successful first event

Under scorching June sunshine, the South East region of the National Sheep Association (NSA) held a new style event last...
Claas makes further investment in the autonomous sector

N.Ireland

Claas makes further investment in the autonomous sector

Claas has increased its involvement with AgXeed B.V, a specialist in autonomous farming systems, having participated in the Series A...
Flood management scheme in Birmingham to host drop-in session

Rural Life

Flood management scheme in Birmingham to host drop-in session

The Environment Agency is holding a drop-in session in Selly Park in Birmingham to talk with local residents about a...
BAB celebrates its 50th anniversary

Agri Politics

BAB celebrates its 50th anniversary

The four UK farming unions have marked a milestone of 50 years of the British Agriculture Bureau (BAB) being established...
NFU Scotland to take policy show online

Agri Politics

NFU Scotland to take policy show online

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland is inviting those who were unable to take part in the Union’s roadshow tour...
Dorset chalk stream benefits from EA funding

Rural Life

Dorset chalk stream benefits from EA funding

The Environment Agency (EA) has funded a successful project to improve water quality and fish habitat in the Devils Brook,...
NI Water announces £1.2bn framework to boost local economy

N.Ireland

NI Water announces £1.2bn framework to boost local economy

Northern Ireland (NI) Water has announced a £1.2 billion Major Project Partnership Framework (MPPF), which will deliver large, capital works...
Veterans receive funding for HGV driver training programme

Agri Politics

Veterans receive funding for HGV driver training programme

The government will provide £100,000 in funding to get more veterans in HGV driving roles, Chancellor of the Duchy of...
UK to launch trade negotiations with Gulf countries

Agri Politics

UK to launch trade negotiations with Gulf countries

Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan is launching free trade negotiations today (Wednesday, June 22) between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation...
New Centre of Excellence for agriculture to be based in Queen’s University

N.Ireland

New Centre of Excellence for agriculture to be based in Queen’s University

A new Centre of Excellence for agriculture has been developed between Queen’s University Belfast and the National Measurement Laboratory (NML)...
Seed potato sale ban continues to ‘anger and frustrate growers’ – NFU Scotland

Arable

Seed potato sale ban continues to ‘anger and frustrate growers’ – NFU Scotland

The ongoing post-Brexit ban on selling seed potatoes to the valuable European market continues to anger and frustrate Scottish growers...
AHDB to showcase red meat in Singapore

Agri-Business

AHDB to showcase red meat in Singapore

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)will be in Singapore this week at one of Asia’s leading food and drink...
NI Water to build new £4.8m wastewater facility

N.Ireland

NI Water to build new £4.8m wastewater facility

Northern Ireland (NI) Water is scheduled to commence a £4.8 million programme of work this summer to provide Ballyronan with...
Farmers urged to keep all dogs on leads when walking around freshwater bodies

N.Ireland

Farmers urged to keep all dogs on leads when walking around freshwater bodies

Farmers have been warned to take extra precautions and keep all dogs on leads when walking around freshwater bodies. The...
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