William Kellett

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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.

Vets warn pet owners to keep them away from kebab skewers and corn cobs

Rural Life

Vets warn pet owners to keep them away from kebab skewers and corn cobs

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is advising anyone having a barbecue this bank holiday weekend to keep kebab skewers and...
Beef exports down 31% compared to 2020

Beef

Beef exports down 31% compared to 2020

Strong domestic demand, a tight supply, the impact of Covid and logistical issues following Brexit have combined to produce a...
Continental adds 2 more sizes to VF CombineMaster agricultural tyre range

Machinery

Continental adds 2 more sizes to VF CombineMaster agricultural tyre range

Continental has added two additional sizes to the VF CombineMaster agricultural tyre portfolio. Following the successful uptake of the first...
What will the late harvest mean for partridges?

Environment

What will the late harvest mean for partridges?

While unseasonal weather has played havoc with this year’s harvest, we should also stop to think of its impact on...
Virtual celebration to showcase north east Wales’ finest food and drink

Agri-Business

Virtual celebration to showcase north east Wales’ finest food and drink

Rhug Estate has said that they are delighted to be taking part in a virtual celebration of the best food...
Man fined £840 for operating illegal waste site from his home

Rural Life

Man fined £840 for operating illegal waste site from his home

A 49-year-old man who operated an illegal waste site at Sunnyside, on Barnby Road, Balderton, Newark, has been fined £840...
Farmers warned to be vigilant of credit card scams

Rural Life

Farmers warned to be vigilant of credit card scams

Farmers and the wider public are being urged to remain vigilant as credit card scams have been circulating in the...
Farmers now able to access free TB advice

Agri-Business

Farmers now able to access free TB advice

All English farmers can now access free TB advice regardless of their risk status, following the awarding of a new...
Are the wheels about to fall off the UK supply chain?

Opinion

Are the wheels about to fall off the UK supply chain?

As the UK supply chain comes under increasing strain in recent weeks with some shelves appearing empty in supermarkets, and...
Police recover stolen quad bikes in Fife

Rural Life

Police recover stolen quad bikes in Fife

Police in Fife have recovered two stolen quadbikes after they were taken from a farm in Fife this morning (August...
AHDB’s Pig Health scheme set to return in the autumn

Pig/Poultry

AHDB’s Pig Health scheme set to return in the autumn

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) Pig Health scheme will return this autumn with an enhanced benchmarking feature, following...
UK-NZ trade deal brings huge concern to the Welsh agricultural sector – FUW

Agri Politics

UK-NZ trade deal brings huge concern to the Welsh agricultural sector – FUW

Concerns for the Welsh agricultural sector are stacking up as details of a free trade deal with New Zealand are...
Police appeal for info after around £50,000 of damage done to tractors during farm theft

Rural Life

Police appeal for info after around £50,000 of damage done to tractors during farm theft

Police in Scotland have launched an investigation after around £50,000 of damage was caused to two tractors in the Banff...
Strict beaver licensing is a ‘positive’ outcome – NFU

Agri Politics

Strict beaver licensing is a ‘positive’ outcome – NFU

National Farmers’ Union (NFU) environment forum chairman Richard Bramley has said that the NFU is committed to working with Natural...
Ag college to stop students coming in contact with cattle until full herd is tested for TB

Beef

Ag college to stop students coming in contact with cattle until full herd is tested for TB

An agricultural college in Durham has made the decision to stop its students coming into contact with the herd of...
UK meat industry to look to prisoners to help staff shortages

Agri-Business

UK meat industry to look to prisoners to help staff shortages

The UK meat industry is set to look towards recruiting prisoners to help ease chronic staff shortages in processing plants...
£4 million funding awarded to boost UK biomass production

Agri-Business

£4 million funding awarded to boost UK biomass production

Farming seaweed and growing algae from the by-products of whisky manufacturing are among 24 projects today (August 25) that were...
Consultation launched on the reintroduction of beavers in England

Agri Politics

Consultation launched on the reintroduction of beavers in England

Plans to release beavers into the wild in England have been set out in a consultation launching today (August 25)...
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