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.

Over 300,000 homes protected by flood defences programme

Agri Politics

Over 300,000 homes protected by flood defences programme

A £2.6 billion six-year programme of work dedicated to improving flood and coastal defences has exceeded its original targets by...
NSA pleas with dog owners to take responsibility for sheep worrying

Sheep

NSA pleas with dog owners to take responsibility for sheep worrying

Findings of a recent survey completed by the National Sheep Association (NSA) have revealed that less than 5% of sheep...
University of Gloucestershire awarded €500k to develop rural knowledge exchange

Rural Life

University of Gloucestershire awarded €500k to develop rural knowledge exchange

Researchers at University of Gloucestershire have won €500,000 in funding for a collaborative project aimed at improving knowledge exchange between...
Griffiths makes on-farm visit to examine Welsh Lamb project

Agri Politics

Griffiths makes on-farm visit to examine Welsh Lamb project

The Welsh government’s Rural Affairs Minister, Lesley Griffiths, has visited a farm near Rhayader in Powys which is part of...
NI pig sector faces an ‘unsustainable future’

N.Ireland

NI pig sector faces an ‘unsustainable future’

Embattled pig farmers are facing a crisis in the sector as rising costs and supply chain disruptions are causing huge...
Pork marketing campaign reaches over 75% of the UK

Pig/Poultry

Pork marketing campaign reaches over 75% of the UK

A marketing campaign on the benefits of switching to pork dishes, has been labelled a success by the AHDB. The...
FDF report shows wider range of healthy options available to consumers

Agri-Business

FDF report shows wider range of healthy options available to consumers

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has unveiled its latest report as it celebrates the work of UK food and...
Milk processors must up prices to 50p to reverse drop in volumes – Kite

Dairy

Milk processors must up prices to 50p to reverse drop in volumes – Kite

Milk prices may well be at or over 40p for many producers, but if processors want to reverse the drop...
Sugar beet breeders ‘continue to lead the way’ – BSPB

Arable

Sugar beet breeders ‘continue to lead the way’ – BSPB

Sugar beet breeders continue to lead the way in rapidly developing new and improved varieties, according to the British Society...
BVA Live to take place in the NEC for a two-day event

Agri-Business

BVA Live to take place in the NEC for a two-day event

Business and careers sessions have been added to the programme at BVA Live this summer to help inspire and empower...
Down to Earth event launched by the RABDF

Dairy

Down to Earth event launched by the RABDF

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) is launching a brand-new event this summer called Down to Earth for...
TFA welcomes clarity on Farming Rules for Water

Agri Politics

TFA welcomes clarity on Farming Rules for Water

The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has welcomed the publication of Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) guidance to...
OF&G publishes new manifesto

Agri Politics

OF&G publishes new manifesto

The largest certifier of organic land in the UK, OF&G (Organic Farmers and Growers) has published its manifesto ‘Championing organic...
GRSB launches the Beef Carbon Footprint Guideline

Beef

GRSB launches the Beef Carbon Footprint Guideline

The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) Scientific Advisory Council has launched the Beef Carbon Footprint Guideline, to allow for...
Tomtech to help new and existing growers to get the best from their crops

Arable

Tomtech to help new and existing growers to get the best from their crops

Greenhouse control system experts, Tomtech are helping new and existing growers get the very best from their crops as the...
Dog owners urged to keep their animals under control

Rural Life

Dog owners urged to keep their animals under control

Dog owners are being reminded to keep their animals under control around sheep and other livestock as the lambing season...
Shearing course launched by British Wool

Sheep

Shearing course launched by British Wool

Following the successful return of British Wool training courses in 2021, British Wool has launched the 2022 Shearing & Wool...
Light Science Technologies appoints new plant scientist

Agri-Business

Light Science Technologies appoints new plant scientist

Light Science Technologies (LST) has announced the appointment of Laura Briers as plant scientist, to help further drive its science...
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