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.

Growers raise concerns about comments supporting a compulsory levy

Arable

Growers raise concerns about comments supporting a compulsory levy

Vegetable, flower and potato growers who led the campaign to abolish a statutory levy on horticulture and potato production, have...
Tractor and slurry tanker overturns in Cornwall road accident

Rural Life

Tractor and slurry tanker overturns in Cornwall road accident

A tractor which was towing a load of slurry in a slurry tanker overturned on a Cornish lane causing the...
FUW welcomes recommendations on UK-Australia trade deal

Beef

FUW welcomes recommendations on UK-Australia trade deal

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed a report and recommendations by the Welsh Affairs Committee on the implications...
Tougher fines needed to crack down on fly-tipping – CLA

Rural Life

Tougher fines needed to crack down on fly-tipping – CLA

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA), together with over 150 local authorities and 10 professional bodies, is calling on...
How did Covid-19 affect rural crime trends? – NFU Mutual report

Rural Life

How did Covid-19 affect rural crime trends? – NFU Mutual report

Despite an overall fall in rural theft during lockdown, the downside was that when criminals struck, they struck harder, using...
John Deere launches its biggest ever trailed sprayer

Machinery

John Deere launches its biggest ever trailed sprayer

John Deere's new R975i sprayer is the biggest trailed model the company has ever produced. This 7500L machine will join...
Rural crime costs the UK £43.3 million in 2020 – NFU Mutual report

Rural Life

Rural crime costs the UK £43.3 million in 2020 – NFU Mutual report

National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Mutual has released its annual rural crime report and have estimated that rural theft cost the...
Plans beginning to take shape for NSA Sheep 2022

Sheep

Plans beginning to take shape for NSA Sheep 2022

With another year to go until the return of the National Sheep Association (NSA)’s flagship event NSA Sheep 2022, plans...
Farmers urged to start planning winter feed and bedding strategy

Beef

Farmers urged to start planning winter feed and bedding strategy

Forage Aid Trustees are urging farmers around the United Kingdom to start forward planning how they can manage and build...
Government adds £17 million funding boost for farmers to tackle water pollution

Environment

Government adds £17 million funding boost for farmers to tackle water pollution

Farmers across the country will be given additional support to take action to reduce water and air pollution from their...
Welsh Lamb to the forefront at London Sustainable Food Festival

Sheep

Welsh Lamb to the forefront at London Sustainable Food Festival

Popular Welsh barbecue guru Chris Roberts has joined a top team of chefs at a food festival designed to promote...
Wynnstay appoints new forage and arable specialist

Agri-Business

Wynnstay appoints new forage and arable specialist

To cover the customer base in the South West, Wynnstay has appointed Louise Woolacott as forage and arable specialist in...
4 new farmers join AHDB Farm Excellence project

Agri-Business

4 new farmers join AHDB Farm Excellence project

Four beef and lamb farms from across England have joined the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) Farm Excellence project this...
Tackling flies in cattle to protect performance

Beef

Tackling flies in cattle to protect performance

Farmers are urged to have control measures in place to combat the impact of flies on cattle performance, following increasing...
RABI announces appointment of new trustee

Agri-Business

RABI announces appointment of new trustee

The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) is delighted to welcome Mark Herrod to the council of trustees. Appointed at the...
86 tractors raise over £2000 for cancer and haematology care

Rural Life

86 tractors raise over £2000 for cancer and haematology care

More than 80 vintage tractors created a spectacular sight during a special tractor run which raised more than £2,000 for...
3-day sanitation plan to prepare pens for the next calving season

Beef

3-day sanitation plan to prepare pens for the next calving season

As youngstock facilities empty out over the summer months, dairy producers should take the opportunity to disinfect pens in preparation...
Walmart Foundation funds food waste trials with WRAP

Environment

Walmart Foundation funds food waste trials with WRAP

The Walmart Foundation has awarded nearly $750,000 to WRAP, the UK’s leading sustainability charity delivering behaviour change interventions (BCIs), to...
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