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

Brothers sentenced over vehicles stored at illegal waste site

Two men have been convicted of waste crime after depositing, storing and dismantling end of life vehicles at their site...

November 13, 2021

Environment

Report highlights economic benefits of tackling climate crisis in the UK

A new report has highlighted the extensive benefits to the UK economy if immediate action is taken by local authorities...

November 12, 2021

Environment

UK confirms pledge for zero-emission HGVs by 2040

All new heavy goods vehicles in the UK will be zero-emission by 2040, the UK government has confirmed. This, combined...

November 11, 2021

Agri Politics

Government passes Environment Bill into law

The government has announced that its comprehensive Environment Bill has been passed into law. These changes will be driven by...

November 10, 2021

Dairy

Online dairy business and policy conference to address future farming issues

Dairy farmers will get to hear about future farming policy and quiz government ministers and experts in a free series...

November 10, 2021

Dairy

Supply chain must deliver farmgate milk price lift to deliver confidence – NFU Scotland

At a time when milk volumes are reducing and on farm costs rising, National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland’s milk committee...

November 9, 2021

Arable

Farmers and growers urged to test soil to save on expensive inputs

The shortage, and price increase, of nitrogen fertilisers can be mitigated by a more thorough understanding of soil fertility and...

November 9, 2021

Environment

FDF launches Net Zero handbook

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched its handbook to help food and drink manufacturers on their journeys to...

November 9, 2021

Pig/Poultry

Keepers urged to be vigilant following Avian Influenza outbreak

National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland is urging all poultry keepers – large and small – to comply with new biosecurity...

November 7, 2021

Rural Life

RABI welcomes visitors to the Winter Fair

Leading farming charity, the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI), will be welcoming visitors to their stand at the Royal Welsh...

November 7, 2021

Agri Politics

NFU Scotland appoints new rural business policy advisor

Rhianna Montgomery has joined National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland, taking on the role of rural business policy advisor. Her role...

November 7, 2021

Arable

BGS and AHDB join forces to offer grazing mentoring

The British Grassland Society (BGS) and the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) are offering farmers the opportunity to receive...

November 6, 2021

Rural Life

Welsh butcher takes on the best in WorldSkills final

North East Wales butcher Ben Roberts is set for the biggest challenge of his career as he takes on six...

November 6, 2021

Rural Life

BASF and KWF launch first British Farming Bake Off

BASF and KWS have accepted a grower’s challenge and have launched the first ever British Farming Bake Off. The competition...

November 6, 2021

Agri Politics

Welsh Government releases 5-year animal welfare plan

A five-year plan which outlines steps towards achieving the ambition of ensuring a good quality of life for all animals...

November 4, 2021

Agri-Business

National Craft Butchers reveal key findings from first British Butchers Survey

National Craft Butchers (NCB), the trade body representing quality independent retail butchers, launched their first ever survey of British Butchers...

November 4, 2021