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.

Rural Life

FUW set to help Team Wales win the #Run1000 challenge

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is once again taking part in one of the biggest walking and running challenges...

December 28, 2021

Agri-Business

Businesses urged to prepare for January customs changes

Businesses trading with the European Union (EU) have less than a month to get ready for new import and exports...

December 28, 2021

Arable

KWS launches new maize variety

A new maize hybrid which combines high yields with excellent standing power and harvest flexibility has been launched for 2022...

December 27, 2021

Sheep

Supporting ewe nutrition pre and post lambing leads to heavier lambs at weaning

Sheep producers looking to maximise weaning weights and lifetime performance for this lambing season, should adopt a combo supplement protocol...

December 27, 2021

Rural Life

Nuffield Farming to host open night for potential applicants

The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust (NFST) will host an online open night on January 18, 2022 at 6:30p.m, for anyone...

December 27, 2021

Rural Life

Prestigious sustainability award is won by a Welsh bee farm

Cilgwenyn Bee Farm in Carmarthenshire was recently announced as the winner of the Speciality and Fine Food Fair Rising Sustainability...

December 26, 2021

Sheep

New initiative to compare rams in commercial hill flocks

A scheme investing in Welsh upland sheep farming has launched a new initiative to support farmers in assessing the impact...

December 26, 2021

Agri-Business

Research: Welsh meat has ‘strong shopper support’

“The performance of the Welsh red meat brands has established strong shopper support for their reputation for sustainability, taste and...

December 26, 2021

Agri-Business

Avara becomes first meat processor to donate 1 million meals to FareShare

Avara Foods has become the first meat processor to donate the equivalent of one million meals to FareShare. FareShare, the...

December 25, 2021

Agri-Business

UK farmland powers 233,000 homes via green energy platform

Renewable energy generated by UK farmers and landowners is powering more homes than ever. Energy offtaker, Limejump, who buys power...

December 25, 2021

Rural Life

BVA issues warning on toxic items for pets this Christmas

Christmas is a time of fun and festivities, but the presents, treats and decorations can often prove dangerous for pets...

December 25, 2021

Agri Politics

Seasonal Worker visa route to be extended until 2024

The Seasonal Worker visa scheme to allow seasonal workers to come to the UK will continue, but the government has...

December 24, 2021

Agri Politics

NFU Cymru welcomes news of £238m in BPS payments

NFU Cymru has warmly welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Rural Affairs that BPS (Basic Payment Scheme) payments to...

December 23, 2021

Beef

FUW raises concerns about changes to livestock movement rules

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has raised its concerns regarding proposed changes to the registration and reporting of livestock...

December 23, 2021

Agri-Business

Sugar cane quota extension could lead to decline of UK sugar beet – NFU

NFU Sugar has criticised the government’s decision to extend its 260,000t tariff-free quota for raw cane sugar imports for another...

December 22, 2021

Agri Politics

Eustice makes 2 new appointments to Environment Agency board

Environment Secretary George Eustice has appointed Sarah Mukherjee and Mark Suthern as non-executive directors to the Environment Agency board. The...

December 21, 2021