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.

3 farms in North Wiltshire hit by gang of GPS thieves

Rural Life

3 farms in North Wiltshire hit by gang of GPS thieves

Three farms in the North Wiltshire area were struck by a gang of thieves who stole GPS systems from tractors...
Additional UK animal movement rules are ‘utter hypocrisy’ – FUW

Agri Politics

Additional UK animal movement rules are ‘utter hypocrisy’ – FUW

The announcement that a raft of additional restrictions on animal movements will be introduced in England and Wales and confirmation...
ASA rules not to uphold complaints about AHDB’s ‘We Eat Balanced’ ad campaign

Agri-Business

ASA rules not to uphold complaints about AHDB’s ‘We Eat Balanced’ ad campaign

Complaints about the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) ‘We Eat Balanced’ advertising campaign have not been upheld by the...
£2 million Welsh Farm Business Grant window to open in September

Agri Politics

£2 million Welsh Farm Business Grant window to open in September

A new expression of interest window for the Farm Business Grant will open on September 1, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley...
Arla report: Dairy farmers set to cut farm emissions by 30% by 2030

Dairy

Arla report: Dairy farmers set to cut farm emissions by 30% by 2030

Arla UK has launched a new report revealing carbon footprint data from almost 2,000 dairy farms and the steps being...
Dairy farmers abstracting water may see changes to their costs

Dairy

Dairy farmers abstracting water may see changes to their costs

Dairy farmers abstracting water from the environment, including boreholes, could face changes to the amount they are charged after the...
HSE issues safety call to farmers after a series of farm fatalities

Rural Life

HSE issues safety call to farmers after a series of farm fatalities

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging farmers to make safety a priority to reduce the number of deaths...
Blazing baler extinguished by Cornwall fire crews

Rural Life

Blazing baler extinguished by Cornwall fire crews

Fire crews in Cornwall were called to the scene of a baler fire in Padstow yesterday afternoon (August 17). A...
More than 40 Nando’s restaurants closed due to chicken shortage

Agri-Business

More than 40 Nando’s restaurants closed due to chicken shortage

Nando’s has been forced to close over 40 restaurants across the UK as it deals with the effect of staff...
BVA welcomes new standards for animal welfare transport

Agri Politics

BVA welcomes new standards for animal welfare transport

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the government’s new measures to improve welfare conditions of farm animals during transit....
Animal welfare is a ‘top priority’ for any farmer – NFU

Agri Politics

Animal welfare is a ‘top priority’ for any farmer – NFU

National Farmers’ Union (NFU) deputy president Stuart Roberts has said that animal welfare is always a top priority for any...
Government introduces new welfare standards for transporting animals

Agri Politics

Government introduces new welfare standards for transporting animals

Higher welfare standards for farm animals being transported, including shorter journey times, more headroom and stricter rules on being moved...
Video: Machinery Focus – Launch of two new models from John Deere

Machinery

Video: Machinery Focus – Launch of two new models from John Deere

John Deere has launched two new models for its SPFH range, the 9500i and the 9600i, which "closes the gap"...
Farm partnership fined £18,000 after worker fell from excavator

Rural Life

Farm partnership fined £18,000 after worker fell from excavator

A farm partnership in North Yorkshire has been fined £18,000 after a self-employed farm worker fell around 3m from a...
DVSA to recruit 40 new examiners to ease lorry driver shortage

Agri-Business

DVSA to recruit 40 new examiners to ease lorry driver shortage

A campaign to recruit additional vocational driving examiners in England and Wales to help reduce the lorry driver shortage has...
Hydrogen transport pilots rolled out across Tees Valley

Environment

Hydrogen transport pilots rolled out across Tees Valley

Hydrogen transport pilots in the Tees Valley area will establish the UK as “a leader in the technology and propel...
New figures show that Dartford Crossing is carrying more goods than ever before

Agri-Business

New figures show that Dartford Crossing is carrying more goods than ever before

The crucial role of the Dartford Crossing in keeping goods and people moving during and after the peak of the...
Appeal for info launched as up to 45 sheep stolen from Cheshire field

Rural Life

Appeal for info launched as up to 45 sheep stolen from Cheshire field

Police in Cheshire have appealed for information relating to the theft up to 45 sheep from a field in Northwich,...
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