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.

Pig/Poultry

NFU welcomes mandatory housing order

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has welcomed the announcement that a new mandatory housing order will be implemented in England...

November 1, 2022

Sheep

Lamb markets remain ‘unsteady’ due to external pressures

Conditions in the lamb market remain unsteady as external pressures impact on consumer demand, export trends and lamb supply according...

November 1, 2022

Rural Life

100ac farm with ‘development potential’ hits the market

A North Yorkshire farm in the historic village of Patrick Brompton, comprising nearly 100ac of productive land, a four bedroom...

October 31, 2022

Agri Politics

Gene editing bill returns to Parliament for debate

The third reading of the Genetic Technology Bill is scheduled for today (October 31) and is expected to be introduced...

October 31, 2022

Agri-Business

NFU Scotland taking nominations for presidential posts

The National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland is now taking nominations for the positions of president and its two vice-presidential posts....

October 31, 2022

Rural Life

NFU Cymru conference returns in-person

The National Farmers Union (NFU) Cymru conference is returning as an in-person event for the first time in three years....

October 30, 2022

Agri-Business

East Anglia farm of over 1,000ac comes onto the market

Consisting of over 1,000ac of arable and pasture land, woodland, extensive farm buildings and two cottages, Chrishall Grange Farm is...

October 29, 2022

Environment

Yorkshire Water secures drought permits to protect water supplies

The Environment Agency has issued drought permits that will allow Yorkshire Water to conserve water in 12 reservoirs and secure...

October 28, 2022

Agri-Business

ProCam appoints new agronomist

Agronomy firm ProCam has extended its team in the South West with the appointment of Kevin Knight to its Cullompton-based...

October 28, 2022

Agri Politics

Government to provide support to the poultry industry to tackle impact of bird flu

New government support for the poultry industry has been announced to assist farmers and producers with the impacts of bird...

October 28, 2022

N.Ireland

NI Water launches farm chemical disposal scheme

NI Water has announced that their farm chemical disposal scheme is now open in the River Derg catchment area in...

October 28, 2022

Agri-Business

Welsh food showcased in Qatar ahead of World Cup

Food & Drink Wales have held a reception in Qatar featuring leading producers, as the countdown begins to Wales’ participation...

October 27, 2022

N.Ireland

Poots celebrates ‘vital role’ of women in agriculture

Northern Ireland agriculture minister Edwin Poots has celebrated the “vital role” women play in Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry. He made these...

October 27, 2022

Agri Politics

RSPCA fears animal welfare laws will be ‘lost’

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is warning that the nation’s animal welfare standards could...

October 26, 2022

Agri Politics

Scottish farmers set to rally outside Parliament

Leading Scottish politicians will address Scotland’s farmers and crofters when they rally on Wednesday, November 2, outside the Scottish Parliament...

October 26, 2022

N.Ireland

Herd restrictions proposed in NI to support BVD eradication

Northern Ireland Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has today launched a consultation on proposals for herd restrictions...

October 25, 2022