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 Cymru welcomes intentions to continue with BPS until 2023

Agri Politics

NFU Cymru welcomes intentions to continue with BPS until 2023

NFU Cymru has welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, of her intention to continue with...
Over £66 million given to extend Welsh environmental farming schemes

Agri Politics

Over £66 million given to extend Welsh environmental farming schemes

More than £66 million is being made available by the Welsh government to continue delivering positive environmental outcomes for Wales,...
84% of farmers interested in applying for ELM schemes

Environment

84% of farmers interested in applying for ELM schemes

A new National Farmers Union (NFU) survey has revealed that 84% of farmers and growers are interested in applying for...
NFU teams up with Drax Group to develop energy crops

Environment

NFU teams up with Drax Group to develop energy crops

The sustainable bioenergy company, Drax Group, has teamed up with the National Farmers Union of England and Wales (NFU), to...
BVA to host virtual day of learning for vets

Agri-Business

BVA to host virtual day of learning for vets

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and Scottish SPCA are joining forces to offer vets a day of virtual and interactive...
New team members appointed at Nidderdale AONB

Agri-Business

New team members appointed at Nidderdale AONB

A new team has been appointed to administer applications for the Farming in Protected Landscapes grant scheme. The new members...
UK dairy farmers looking to buy British milk replacer for their calves

Dairy

UK dairy farmers looking to buy British milk replacer for their calves

UK dairy farmers are becoming more discerning about the nutrition they buy for their calves and starting to question the...
BASIS to introduce new digital learning system

Rural Life

BASIS to introduce new digital learning system

BASIS, an independent standard setting organisation within food production and land management, have developed their digital learning services further by...
Gwyn Howells honoured for contribution to the Welsh red meat industry

Agri-Business

Gwyn Howells honoured for contribution to the Welsh red meat industry

Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) chief executive, Gwyn Howells, has received a top industry award in recognition...
Wynnstay joins LEAF to support net zero ambitions

Agri-Business

Wynnstay joins LEAF to support net zero ambitions

As a first step in a five-year strategic plan, Wynnstay have joined LEAF – a global sustainable farming organisation –...
NFU Scotland launches #FarmingForTheFuture campaign

Agri Politics

NFU Scotland launches #FarmingForTheFuture campaign

As attention turns towards COP26, the UN’s annual climate summit which this year is being hosted in Glasgow between November...
Border control delays ‘a bitter blow to Scottish farmers’ – NFU Scotland

Agri Politics

Border control delays ‘a bitter blow to Scottish farmers’ – NFU Scotland

The announcement of further delays to post-Brexit import checks on agri-food products coming from the EU is a bitter blow...
NFU launches new dairy strategy at UK Dairy Day

Dairy

NFU launches new dairy strategy at UK Dairy Day

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has published an ambitious new export strategy to help the British dairy sector unlock new...
British food production must not slip below 60% self-sufficiency – NFU

Agri-Business

British food production must not slip below 60% self-sufficiency – NFU

The National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling for a commitment from government that Britain’s food production will not slip below...
UK to delay border checks until July 2022

Agri-Business

UK to delay border checks until July 2022

The UK government has announced that safety and security checks on EU produce at UK borders will not be required...
New round of government funding launched for collaborative farming communities

Agri Politics

New round of government funding launched for collaborative farming communities

A sixth round of the popular Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund has been announced today, giving groups of farmers and landowners...
UTAC opens new testing facility for agricultural vehicles

Machinery

UTAC opens new testing facility for agricultural vehicles

The Technical Union for the Automobile Motorcycle and Cycle Industries (UTAC) has officially opened its all new 4WD VTEC (Variable...
NSA to host 2 ram sales this September

Sheep

NSA to host 2 ram sales this September

As the main UK sheep breeding season approaches farmers looking to source top quality stock will be spoilt for choice...
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