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.

UK Dairy Roadmap launches Net Zero climate ambition

Dairy

UK Dairy Roadmap launches Net Zero climate ambition

In meeting the challenge of Net Zero, the climate ambition paper commits the sector to a range of scientifically robust...
Take steps towards net zero at Midlands Machinery Show

Agri-Business

Take steps towards net zero at Midlands Machinery Show

The environment is an ever-increasing consideration for farmers aiming towards net zero, with payments favouring practices to benefit wildlife, water...
Bonfires are not an excuse to burn household rubbish – Environment Agency

Environment

Bonfires are not an excuse to burn household rubbish – Environment Agency

The Environment Agency is asking people who are planning on having a bonfire to be careful about what is being...
Defra/UKRI funds project to reduce the environmental impact of ammonia emissions from livestock

Environment

Defra/UKRI funds project to reduce the environmental impact of ammonia emissions from livestock

A new project to reduce the environmental impact of ammonia emissions from livestock has been awarded £600k funding from the Department...
Breedr smashes £1 million crowdfunding target

Agri-Business

Breedr smashes £1 million crowdfunding target

Breedr has smashed its crowdfunding target just 24 hours into the campaign. Initially opening to existing farmer members and investors,...
6 non-executive directors appointed to the Animal Health and Welfare Board

Agri Politics

6 non-executive directors appointed to the Animal Health and Welfare Board

Biosecurity Minister Lord Benyon has appointed six non-executive directors to the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England (AHWBE). The...
Canadian cheese connoisseur joins AHDB Exports

Dairy

Canadian cheese connoisseur joins AHDB Exports

One of Canada’s most famous and trusted cheese connoisseurs has joined the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to help...
Spending review reveals repeat of broken UK government promise to farmers – FUW

Agri Politics

Spending review reveals repeat of broken UK government promise to farmers – FUW

Relative cuts to Wales’ agricultural and rural development funding allocation announced in the latest spending review break, the Conservative manifesto...
LEAF sets target to see 85% of fruit and veg grown more sustainably

Environment

LEAF sets target to see 85% of fruit and veg grown more sustainably

On the eve of the global climate change summit COP26, next week, LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has announced it...
National Geographic Traveller to showcase Welsh food and drink

Agri-Business

National Geographic Traveller to showcase Welsh food and drink

National Geographic Traveller (UK) has teamed up with Food & Drink Wales to launch a new multi-stage initiative designed to...
2021 Basic Payment Scheme rates confirmed by RPA

Agri Politics

2021 Basic Payment Scheme rates confirmed by RPA

The Rural Payments Agency has confirmed the 2021 rates for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) which sees rates increase by...
£185 million boost to the Welsh food and drink industry from Project HELIX

Agri-Business

£185 million boost to the Welsh food and drink industry from Project HELIX

A Welsh government and EU-funded project has delivered a significant boost to the food and drink industry in Wales, helping...
Environment Bill further strengthened to tackle storm overflows

Agri Politics

Environment Bill further strengthened to tackle storm overflows

The government has announced that the Environment Bill will be further strengthened with an amendment that will see a duty...
66% of most soils deficient in key nutrients – NRM

Arable

66% of most soils deficient in key nutrients – NRM

NRM has published its annual soil summary report for 2020-2021, with consolidated data from thousands of soil samples across the...
Over 200 new food products on display at BlasCymru

Agri-Business

Over 200 new food products on display at BlasCymru

From the UK’s first carbon-neutral potatoes to plant-based desserts and alcohol free botanic drinks, Welsh Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths...
Final 6 ‘One Step Greener’ ambassadors chosen for COP26

Environment

Final 6 ‘One Step Greener’ ambassadors chosen for COP26

The British public has chosen the final six ‘One Step Greener’ Ambassadors from across the UK who are going above...
£14 million flood defence completed in North Lincolnshire

Environment

£14 million flood defence completed in North Lincolnshire

People in South Ferriby are better protected from tidal surges and sea level rises following the completion of a £14...
Future agricultural careers to take centre stage at college open day

Rural Life

Future agricultural careers to take centre stage at college open day

Year 11 pupils from across the southwest are being invited to explore a world of opportunities at a top rural...
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