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.

Consultation on draft river basin and flood risk management plans opens

Environment

Consultation on draft river basin and flood risk management plans opens

The Environment Agency has launched a six month consultation on the statutory review of the draft River Basin Management Plans...
Budget presents opportunity to invest in climate-friendly food production – NFU

Agri Politics

Budget presents opportunity to invest in climate-friendly food production – NFU

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said that next week’s Autumn Budget provides an opportunity for the government to showcase...
Study reveals agriculture as the UK’s most dangerous industry for workers

Rural Life

Study reveals agriculture as the UK’s most dangerous industry for workers

New research has revealed the fatality rate of economic activities worldwide, revealing agriculture workplace fatality rates in different countries. Health...
Rare gems to be on display at Midlands Machinery Show

Machinery

Rare gems to be on display at Midlands Machinery Show

Machinery dealer Russell’s is celebrating its 100th year of serving the agricultural community by exhibiting two real show-stoppers at this...
FUW seeks nominations for outstanding dairy person in Wales

Dairy

FUW seeks nominations for outstanding dairy person in Wales

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is once again looking to recognise an individual who has made a great contribution...
Farming Innovation Programme launched to boost the future of farming

Agri Politics

Farming Innovation Programme launched to boost the future of farming

A new long-term funding programme to support farmers, growers, foresters and other businesses to embrace innovative new ways to maximise...
Forestry Commission to act on new tree disease found in Cornwall

Forestry

Forestry Commission to act on new tree disease found in Cornwall

Woodland managers, landowners, the forest industry and tree nurseries are being urged to remain vigilant after the Forestry Commission (FC)...
Avara Foods commits to science-based targets to achieve net zero

Agri-Business

Avara Foods commits to science-based targets to achieve net zero

Avara Foods has formally committed to achieve science-based targets for carbon emissions, as part of its wider ambition of achieving...
AIMS calls on the government to re-allocated seasonal poultry worker visas

Agri-Business

AIMS calls on the government to re-allocated seasonal poultry worker visas

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) have called on the government to re-allocate any unused seasonal poultry visas to...
Tough times ahead for rural businesses as Covid support withdrawn – Saffery Champness

Agri-Business

Tough times ahead for rural businesses as Covid support withdrawn – Saffery Champness

As the Covid-19 government support schemes close, Martyn Dobinson, partner, Saffery Champness and a member of the firm’s Landed Estates...
Pembrokeshire Lamb comes out on top at the Great Taste Awards

Agri-Business

Pembrokeshire Lamb comes out on top at the Great Taste Awards

Pembrokeshire Lamb Ltd. has received the highest accolade in the Great Taste Golden Fork awards 2021 From the 11 Welsh...
NSA praises rural charity for highlighting sector’s mental health challenges

Rural Life

NSA praises rural charity for highlighting sector’s mental health challenges

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is paying high regard to Rural Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) and its work on the...
Urgent call for farmers to sign up for Farmer Time due to unprecedented teacher demand

Rural Life

Urgent call for farmers to sign up for Farmer Time due to unprecedented teacher demand

The Farmer Time team is calling on more farmers to get involved, to inspire future generations about farming, food production...
Government launches support measures for the pig industry

Agri Politics

Government launches support measures for the pig industry

The government has announced a package of measures to support the pig industry which has faced a number of challenges...
Government launches plans to extend ‘cabotage’ rights for EU HGV drivers

Agri-Business

Government launches plans to extend ‘cabotage’ rights for EU HGV drivers

Thousands more HGV deliveries could be made each month in the UK under government plans to help bolster the country’s...
Removal of Dovecliff weir set to improve water quality

Environment

Removal of Dovecliff weir set to improve water quality

The £2.5 million project to remove the Dovecliff weir at Egginton, South Derbyshire – the biggest weir removal project in...
HCC launches farmer forum events

Agri-Business

HCC launches farmer forum events

Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has announced a series of regional events across the country to engage...
2 leading research centres join the LEAF Network as centres of excellence for sustainable farming

Agri-Business

2 leading research centres join the LEAF Network as centres of excellence for sustainable farming

Agrii’s Throws Farm Technology Centre and Newcastle University Farms have become the latest two establishments to join the LEAF Network....
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