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.

Restoring native predators could help tackle invasive species

N.Ireland

Restoring native predators could help tackle invasive species

Restoring native predator populations could help to keep some of the most problematic invasive species around the world in check,...
Overturned trailer causes road closure in Northumberland

Rural Life

Overturned trailer causes road closure in Northumberland

Police in Northumbria have recovered a tractor trailer which had fallen on and blocked a road in Hexham, Northumberland. Police...
Heat-health alert issued by UKHSA

Rural Life

Heat-health alert issued by UKHSA

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a heat-health alert as the Met Office forecasts high temperatures for the...
Yorkshire Water farms take step towards carbon net zero

Rural Life

Yorkshire Water farms take step towards carbon net zero

Yorkshire Water is supporting its tenant farmers to manage the land sustainably through its Beyond Nature scheme and by investing...
EU to take legal action against the UK over NI Protocol changes

N.Ireland

EU to take legal action against the UK over NI Protocol changes

The European Union (EU) has announced that it is planning to take legal action against the UK over proposed changes...
Poots reopens forestry grant schemes for 2022

N.Ireland

Poots reopens forestry grant schemes for 2022

Northern Ireland Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots, has announced the next stage of the ‘Forests for Our...
‘Significant investment’ needed to make Food Strategy a success – RABDF

Dairy

‘Significant investment’ needed to make Food Strategy a success – RABDF

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has welcomed the launch of the government’s Food Strategy but says significant...
NIFDA calls for NI Protocol to be fixed not scrapped

N.Ireland

NIFDA calls for NI Protocol to be fixed not scrapped

The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has called for agreed solutions between the UK and EU, following the...
£300m grant scheme launched for commercial electric vehicles

Agri Politics

£300m grant scheme launched for commercial electric vehicles

The government is closing the plug-in car grant scheme to new orders after supporting the sale of nearly half a...
Tesco to increase milk price by almost 5p/L

Dairy

Tesco to increase milk price by almost 5p/L

Tesco has announced that it will increase its milk price to its suppliers from 41.59p/L to 46p/L for July 1....
Non-intensive farming a ‘key part’ of fixing food system problems

Agri Politics

Non-intensive farming a ‘key part’ of fixing food system problems

Securing the future of non-intensive sustainable agriculture in the UK is a key part of the answer to current debates...
Government launches first-ever Food Strategy

Agri Politics

Government launches first-ever Food Strategy

Plans to drive innovation and harness pioneering technology in farming will be set out today (Monday, June 13) as part...
NFU Cymru launches Sustainable Agriculture Award

Agri-Business

NFU Cymru launches Sustainable Agriculture Award

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Wales ( Cymru) and sponsors Wynnstay Group Plc have launched the Sustainable Agriculture Award to...
Scottish businesses urged to beware of tax on single-use plastic

Agri Politics

Scottish businesses urged to beware of tax on single-use plastic

From June 1 there has been a ban placed on what have been referred to by the Scottish government as...
UK cheese set to be showcased in the US

Dairy

UK cheese set to be showcased in the US

Thousands of buyers in the US will be able to sample cheese from the UK at America’s largest show devoted...
Eville & Jones appoints new finance director

Agri-Business

Eville & Jones appoints new finance director

Leeds-based Eville & Jones has appointed Ben Bridger to the newly created position of finance director, supporting the leadership team...
Valtra to return to agri shows this summer

Machinery

Valtra to return to agri shows this summer

With Covid-19 restrictions now lifted Valtra UK & IE will be attending a number of the key agricultural and farm...
£7m dairy farm in Cumbria hits the market

Rural Life

£7m dairy farm in Cumbria hits the market

A rare opportunity to own a fully equipped modern dairy farm with an exceptional farmhouse along with two cottages in...
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