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.

NSA launches 2022 prize giveaway

Agri-Business

NSA launches 2022 prize giveaway

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced the launch of its prize giveaway for 2022, in collaboration with global market...
DAERA to carry out Maedi Visna investigations

N.Ireland

DAERA to carry out Maedi Visna investigations

Northern Ireland’s chief veterinary officer, Robert Huey, would like to advise flock keepers that the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
RABDF calls out ‘sensationalist’ Panorama programme

Dairy

RABDF calls out ‘sensationalist’ Panorama programme

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) is disappointed at the sensationalist picture painted of the UK dairy industry...
‘More ambitious’ peatland restoration targets needed for Scotland

Environment

‘More ambitious’ peatland restoration targets needed for Scotland

Scotland’s natural capital advantage could be lost unless more ambitious peatland restoration targets are set, according to new research from...
FUW urges caution over recent Bovine TB proposals

Agri Politics

FUW urges caution over recent Bovine TB proposals

Plans which could potentially penalise cattle keepers who “fail to take notice” of TB information when purchasing stock have been...
White’s Oats receives new £5m deal with Aldi

Agri-Business

White’s Oats receives new £5m deal with Aldi

Aldi has announced a new £5 million deal with the Armagh-based oats producer White’s Oats which will see the company...
Rural loneliness has reached a ‘concerning’ level – Sugden

N.Ireland

Rural loneliness has reached a ‘concerning’ level – Sugden

East Derry MLA Claire Sugden has said older people and those living in local rural communities are experiencing “concerning” levels...
RamCompare seeks pedigree ram nominations for 2022

Sheep

RamCompare seeks pedigree ram nominations for 2022

Pedigree breeders are being encouraged to submit ram nominations to RamCompare, the national progeny test for terminal sire breeds, for...
N2 Applied announces partnership with the National Pig Centre

Pig/Poultry

N2 Applied announces partnership with the National Pig Centre

N2 Applied, the European agricultural technology business, has announced a partnership with the UK’s National Pig Centre that will see...
31% increase in Scottish farmland values in 2021

Agri-Business

31% increase in Scottish farmland values in 2021

Scottish farmland on the market increased by 63% in 2021 compared with the previous year, far ahead of the UK...
Rise in input costs is a ‘concern’ – Poots

N.Ireland

Rise in input costs is a ‘concern’ – Poots

Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots said that he welcomes the rise in farm incomes for 2021 but the continuing...
RSPB NI calls for climate policy reforms across NI

N.Ireland

RSPB NI calls for climate policy reforms across NI

The nature conversation charity RSPB NI, has called on the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to implement ambitious...
Lump Sum update is ‘incredibly important’ to farmers – Bradshaw

Agri Politics

Lump Sum update is ‘incredibly important’ to farmers – Bradshaw

National Farmers Union (NFU) vice-president Tom Bradshaw has said that with the rollout of the first domestic agricultural policy for...
Natural England launches new Countryside Code for land managers

Agri Politics

Natural England launches new Countryside Code for land managers

With more people enjoying the outdoors than ever before, Natural England, in partnership with Natural Resources Wales, has today (February...
New monitor farms appointed by AHDB

Agri-Business

New monitor farms appointed by AHDB

A farming business situated on the North Cornwall-Devon border has been successful in applying to be one of the new...
FUW expresses concerns about Bovine TB proposals

Agri-Business

FUW expresses concerns about Bovine TB proposals

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has expressed extreme concern that the recent Welsh government refreshed TB eradication programme consultation...
Derry farmers raise over £52,000 for Air Ambulance NI

N.Ireland

Derry farmers raise over £52,000 for Air Ambulance NI

The City of Derry Young Farmers' Club has completed its 60th anniversary activity, fundraising for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (NI)...
Five ideas to help boost silage quality in 2022

Arable

Five ideas to help boost silage quality in 2022

Gains from improved milk prices could be eroded by high costs of nitrogen (N) fertiliser unless dairy farmers focus on...
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