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.

Welsh lamb and beef sector aims to capitalise on seasonal trends with presence at major show
Welsh lamb and beef sector aims to capitalise on seasonal trends with presence at major show

Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has taken to the road in December, attending the inaugural ‘Countryfile at...

£26 million government funding to boost biomass use in the UK
£26 million government funding to boost biomass use in the UK

Innovative biomass projects across the UK can bid for a share of £26 million as the government ramps up plans...

Meat and dairy ad returns to screens this January
Meat and dairy ad returns to screens this January

AHDB’s We Eat Balanced ad campaign returns to national TV screens once again, to highlight the role meat and dairy...

Young farmer’s starring role with trailer firm boosts mental health charity
Young farmer’s starring role with trailer firm boosts mental health charity

A young farmer who sparked a massive online response after tweeting about her struggles has boosted a mental health charity...

Rhug Estate helps residents of Nefyn grow fresh produce for community pub
Rhug Estate helps residents of Nefyn grow fresh produce for community pub

Tafarn yr Heliwr in Nefyn is to benefit from a long-term tenancy agreement with Rhug Estate which will allow them...

Claas UK to take apprenticeship program in-house
Claas UK to take apprenticeship program in-house

It is 20 years since Claas UK launched their apprenticeship program and this has gone from strength to strength, with...

UK food and drink sees a significant and persistent drop in exports
UK food and drink sees a significant and persistent drop in exports

UK exports of food and drink are down £2.7 billion (-15.9%) in the first three quarters of 2021 compared to...

Dairy-Tech to implement additional Covid-19 measures for 2022 show
Dairy-Tech to implement additional Covid-19 measures for 2022 show

Extra measures are being implemented for Dairy-Tech 2022 held on February 2, to ensure it is Covid-secure. In line with...

Avara Foods publishes it’s 2021 Responsible Business Report
Avara Foods publishes it’s 2021 Responsible Business Report

Avara Foods has published its third responsible business report and its first under their new responsible business brand, For Good....

Forest industry bodies untie to asses impact of Storm Arwen
Forest industry bodies untie to asses impact of Storm Arwen

Scottish Forestry is working with Confor and Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) to fully assess the impact that Storm Arwen...

NFU Scotland meets with Secretary Gougeon to discuss woodland integration
NFU Scotland meets with Secretary Gougeon to discuss woodland integration

NFU Scotland has stated that it remains fully supportive of the integration of woodlands into farm businesses, recognising the multiple...

New Holland announces dealer expansion in the South of England
New Holland announces dealer expansion in the South of England

New Holland has announced that Haynes Agricultural Ltd have now completed their acquisition of neighbouring New Holland dealer, Oakes Bros...

Poots addresses important issues facing NI agri-food industry with Eustice
Poots addresses important issues facing NI agri-food industry with Eustice

Northern Ireland (NI) Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has met with Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, George...

£285m renewable energy support scheme opens
£285m renewable energy support scheme opens

The biggest ever round of the UK government’s flagship renewable energy support scheme is opening to applications today (Monday, December...

Students to plant over 700 new trees on Writtle University College’s campus
Students to plant over 700 new trees on Writtle University College’s campus

Students at Writtle University College have been picking up their spades to create a greener, more sustainable future. On December...

Red meat ‘a scapegoat’ for health and climate change concerns – Rodgers
Red meat ‘a scapegoat’ for health and climate change concerns – Rodgers

Red meat production is completely misunderstood and being unfairly targeted as a scapegoat for understandable concerns about health and climate...

Practical guide to monitoring soil carbon launched
Practical guide to monitoring soil carbon launched

A new practical guide to assessing soil carbon promises to answer farmers’ key questions at a time when many are...

Brinicombe commits to bolus market with Rumbol acquisition
Brinicombe commits to bolus market with Rumbol acquisition

Animal health and nutrition manufacturing group, Brinicombe, has acquired the original slow-release trace element bolus manufacturer, Rumbol Products Ltd, further...