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.

Beef

West Country beef producers top nationwide competition

Two West Country beef farmers have topped a nationwide competition for excellent growth rates in calves and finished cattle, winning...

April 23, 2022

Machinery

New JCB factory opened in India

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson officially opened JCB’s newest factory in India as the company strengthens is global manufacturing presence....

April 22, 2022

Agri Politics

Border checks delay has ‘serious implications’ – BVA

Commenting on reports that the Prime Minister has indicated that post-Brexit checks on food imports from the EU to Great...

April 22, 2022

Arable

High fertiliser costs create double need for top-level wheat disease management

High prices for fertiliser and grain are putting extra pressure on farmers not to let wheat yields slip through their...

April 22, 2022

Agri-Business

UK announces further import sanctions against Russia

The UK government has announced further trade sanctions against Russia – expanding the list of products facing import bans and...

April 21, 2022

Sheep

SCOPS to offer free forecasting service for farmers

The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group is continuing to offer its Nematodirus Forecast at no charge, providing...

April 21, 2022

N.Ireland

Animal medicines seized by DAERA in Belfast depot

Officials from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) have seized a quantity of illegal animal medicines following...

April 19, 2022

Environment

New mapping tool to aid farmers in constructing renewable energy projects

Soaring energy prices and the need to replace lost revenues as agricultural incomes come under pressure is driving fresh interest...

April 19, 2022

Rural Life

Rhug Estate installs rapid EV car charging points

Rhug Estate has teamed up with InstaVolt to bring in the latest evolution of its service – the installation of...

April 18, 2022

Agri Politics

Government has ‘missed the opportunity’ with Australia FTA – NFU

National Farmers Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has said that the government has “missed the opportunity” in regards to its...

April 17, 2022

Agri-Business

American judge confirmed for UK Dairy Day

Holstein UK is delighted to announce that Adam Liddle from Argyle, New York will cross the Atlantic to cast his...

April 17, 2022

Agri Politics

Fertiliser changes are ‘positive for farmers’ – Batters

National Farmers Union (NFU) President Minette Batters has said that farmers are experiencing “unprecedented costs when buying fertiliser, alongside tightening...

April 17, 2022