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.

NFU Scotland calls on the government to sort out trailer test issues
NFU Scotland calls on the government to sort out trailer test issues

NFU Scotland is writing to the UK government after plans to change trailer test requirements appear to have stalled. To...

Agritechnica takes to the virtual road with new UK event
Agritechnica takes to the virtual road with new UK event

The DLG (the German Agricultural Society), organisers of the world’s largest agricultural machinery exhibition – Agritechnica – has launched a...

Environment Agency to trial new amphibious vehicle to tackle flooding
Environment Agency to trial new amphibious vehicle to tackle flooding

The Environment Agency has been trialling a new piece of equipment in Essex to help reduce flood risk to homes...

Welsh red meat industry will ‘get chances to help hone international deals’
Welsh red meat industry will ‘get chances to help hone international deals’

UK trade policy is a new and constantly changing process and Wales’ farmers and politicians will yet have multiple opportunities...

British Wool looks forward to the Royal Welsh Winter Fair
British Wool looks forward to the Royal Welsh Winter Fair

British Wool are looking forward to attending the Royal Welsh Winter Fair at the showground in Builth Wells next week...

LEAF invites the industry to help shape the future of the LEAF Marque Standard
LEAF invites the industry to help shape the future of the LEAF Marque Standard

LEAF is inviting its members, farmers, growers, academics, fellow NGOs, members of the public and other stakeholders to provide their...

Avara Foods welcomes record number to it’s youth pathways
Avara Foods welcomes record number to it’s youth pathways

Avara Foods has welcomed a record number of new starters through its Early Careers pathways this autumn, joining their well-established...

Proposal to ban single-use plastic set out by Environment Minister
Proposal to ban single-use plastic set out by Environment Minister

Polluting plastics which harm landscapes and wildlife could be banned in England, Environment Secretary George Eustice set out today (November...

Environment Agency completes work on Leominster flood defences
Environment Agency completes work on Leominster flood defences

The Environment Agency has completed work on the Leominster flood risk management scheme which will help to protect hundreds of...

Ensign-Bickford Industries acquires Cawood
Ensign-Bickford Industries acquires Cawood

Cawood, one of the UK’s leading independent scientific groups, has announced it has been acquired by the US corporation, Ensign-Bickford...

Man fined over £5000 for illegal waste burning
Man fined over £5000 for illegal waste burning

A man has been banned from dealing in most forms of waste and ordered to pay more than £5,000 for...

LST and Zenith Nurseries to develop ‘industry first’ lighting and sensor solution
LST and Zenith Nurseries to develop ‘industry first’ lighting and sensor solution

AgriTech firm Light Science Technologies Ltd (LST) has announced the start of a project to develop a cloche lighting and...

Slurry storage and spreading – rule changes announced by Scottish government
Slurry storage and spreading – rule changes announced by Scottish government

The Scottish government has announced changes to its slurry rules following amendments to the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations...

Government to offer military veterans HGV driver places
Government to offer military veterans HGV driver places

The number of places for military veterans to train as HGV drivers will significantly increase under new plans to better...

New Foresight Project launched to support UK’s 2050 net-zero target
New Foresight Project launched to support UK’s 2050 net-zero target

The Government Office for Science has launched a new Foresight Project to help inform the government’s long-term net-zero strategy. The...

NFU Scotland to host event on farm management
NFU Scotland to host event on farm management

NFU Scotland and its North East region is holding an event on November 17 to help farmers, and those keen...

Anpario announces new initiatives to meet net-zero targets
Anpario announces new initiatives to meet net-zero targets

Anpario, the independent manufacturer of natural, sustainable animal-feed additives for health, nutrition and biosecurity, has announced the installation of solar...

NSA to host winter face-to-face roadshows
NSA to host winter face-to-face roadshows

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is looking forward to meeting sheep farmers from across the UK this winter to discuss...