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.

Rising energy costs are not sustainable for the dairy sector – FUW
Rising energy costs are not sustainable for the dairy sector – FUW

The Farmers’ Union of Wales’ (FUW) Milk and Dairy produce committee has warned that rising energy prices are not sustainable...

UK begins trade deal negotiations with India
UK begins trade deal negotiations with India

The UK and India will launch negotiations on an Free Trade Agreement at an event in New Delhi. International Trade...

FUW slams Asda for removing 100% British beef pledge
FUW slams Asda for removing 100% British beef pledge

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has written to Asda regarding the supermarket’s decision to step away from its pledge...

Animal welfare needs joined-up response amid rehoming crisis – Sugden
Animal welfare needs joined-up response amid rehoming crisis – Sugden

East Derry MLA Claire Sugden has said a joined-up animal welfare policy between the Executive and local councils must be...

Chief vet urges keepers to continue to take protective action for avian flu
Chief vet urges keepers to continue to take protective action for avian flu

The Chief Vet for Wales, Christianne Glossop, has stressed the importance of people continuing to take action to protect their...

RABI launches two new support services for farmers
RABI launches two new support services for farmers

With worryingly low levels of mental well-being identified by its Big Farming Survey, the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) has...

Government launches new wildlife protection consultation
Government launches new wildlife protection consultation

Plans to ensure wildlife can be better protected and enhanced in developments have been set out in a consultation launched...

Scrapping milk Use-By dates good news for UK dairy industry – RABDF
Scrapping milk Use-By dates good news for UK dairy industry – RABDF

The decision by Morrisons to remove Use-By-dates from milk packaging to avoid food wastage is welcome news for the dairy...

‘Farmers in England are extremely concerned about the development of ELMs’ – NFU
‘Farmers in England are extremely concerned about the development of ELMs’ – NFU

A new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) into Defra’s new Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMs) echoes farmers’ concerns...

Borderway Dairy Expo announces all-female judging lineup
Borderway Dairy Expo announces all-female judging lineup

Harrison & Hetherington, organisers of the foremost showcase for the British dairy industry, Borderway UK Dairy Expo, announce its 2022...

University of Aberdeen establishes knowledge transfer partnership with ANM
University of Aberdeen establishes knowledge transfer partnership with ANM

The University of Aberdeen has joined forces with one of Scotland’s largest agricultural cooperatives in a new venture that could...

FUW to host farmhouse breakfasts across Wales
FUW to host farmhouse breakfasts across Wales

Farmers Union of Wales (FUW) teams across the country are once again aiming to host a variety of farmhouse breakfasts...

Land use change offers opportunity – but don’t lose control – CAAV
Land use change offers opportunity – but don’t lose control – CAAV

Farmers should beware losing control of their land use options amid conflicting demands for natural capital, public goods and food...

RABI and RSABI promote farmer resilience at OFC
RABI and RSABI promote farmer resilience at OFC

Farming charities RABI and RSABI have stressed to the sector the importance of working together to normalise the conversation around...

NFU Scotland moves 2022 AGM online
NFU Scotland moves 2022 AGM online

NFU Scotland has taken the difficult decision to move its 2022 AGM and conference, scheduled for early February, to an...

NSA Breakfast Club webinars to return in 2022
NSA Breakfast Club webinars to return in 2022

Following on from its success in 2021, the National Sheep Association (NSA)’s series of Breakfast Club webinars is returning for...

National Highways announce new environmental sustainability division as it targets net zero
National Highways announce new environmental sustainability division as it targets net zero

National Highways has created a new division for Environmental Sustainability as it underlines its commitment to the environment and achieving...

Change will be needed to meet climate ambitions – Eustice
Change will be needed to meet climate ambitions – Eustice

On the opening day of the Oxford Farming Conference, agricultural ministers from England, Northern Ireland and Wales shared their different...