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.

New research shows stress and tiredness are ‘key factors’ in farm accidents

Rural Life

New research shows stress and tiredness are ‘key factors’ in farm accidents

Stress and fatigue have been identified as a key cause of farm accidents by researchers from the University of Aberdeen....
First Milk net profits up 24% in the last 12 months

Agri-Business

First Milk net profits up 24% in the last 12 months

First Milk has published its annual report and accounts for the year ending March 31, 2021, and have reported “strong...
LAA reinforces safety messages ahead of Farm Safety Week

Rural Life

LAA reinforces safety messages ahead of Farm Safety Week

A new awareness campaign to help hammer home the message that livestock markets across England and Wales continue to work...
Competition for farms and estates heats up in busy land market

Rural Life

Competition for farms and estates heats up in busy land market

England’s farm-land market is busier than it has been for some time, with many farms and estates attracting multiple bidders...
AHDB secures £3.9 million of funding to future proof farm businesses

Agri-Business

AHDB secures £3.9 million of funding to future proof farm businesses

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has secured £3.9 million of funding to help thousands of farmers and growers...
‘Protect your business, protect your family’ – FUW on farm safety

Rural Life

‘Protect your business, protect your family’ – FUW on farm safety

Farm safety and how farmers can protect themselves and their business will be under the spotlight at an upcoming webinar,...
National Food Strategy serves as a ‘wake-up call for us all’ – Batters

Agri Politics

National Food Strategy serves as a ‘wake-up call for us all’ – Batters

National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has said that the National Food Strategy should act as “a wake-up call...
New report sheds light on future of beef farming

Beef

New report sheds light on future of beef farming

A new report conducted by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has highlighted the importance of beef supply,...
Warm weather causes spike in worm egg counts

Sheep

Warm weather causes spike in worm egg counts

Farmers are being urged to test their lambs for worms, with high burdens being reported across the UK following a...
LAA welcomes ease of Covid-19 restrictions but encourages farmers to exercise caution

Agri-Business

LAA welcomes ease of Covid-19 restrictions but encourages farmers to exercise caution

The Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) welcomes the Government announcement that Step 4 of the Covid-19 Roadmap will proceed as planned...
Nature projects receive funding in efforts to tackle climate change

Environment

Nature projects receive funding in efforts to tackle climate change

Projects to restore kelp forests, create new woodland, deliver natural flood risk management and improve water quality are among an...
Future Farming Resilience Fund to open in August

Agri Politics

Future Farming Resilience Fund to open in August

Tailored business support for farmers during the agricultural transition will be made available from August of this year. The government...
Police appeal for info on JCB telehandler stolen from construction site in Nottinghamshire

Rural Life

Police appeal for info on JCB telehandler stolen from construction site in Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire Police is appealing for information to help trace a JCB telehandler which was stolen from a building site. The...
Bold plans laid out to eradicate BVD and sheep scab by 2031

Beef

Bold plans laid out to eradicate BVD and sheep scab by 2031

The livestock industry has set out bold ambitions to eradicate sheep scab and Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) by 2031, among...
‘Right tree, right place’ – NFU launches Tree Strategy

Environment

‘Right tree, right place’ – NFU launches Tree Strategy

Planting the right tree in the right place should be the driving principle behind the nation’s tree planting ambitions, the...
Environment Agency report shows water companies are still falling short on protecting the environment

Environment

Environment Agency report shows water companies are still falling short on protecting the environment

The Environment Agency has today (July 13) released its annual report on the environmental performance of England’s nine water and...
2 males arrested for drug offences after being spotted chasing livestock around a field

Rural Life

2 males arrested for drug offences after being spotted chasing livestock around a field

Police in Cheshire have arrested two males for drug offences after a farmer reported them to the police for chasing...
Survey shows 85% of people want future trade deals to protect British farmers

Agri Politics

Survey shows 85% of people want future trade deals to protect British farmers

A new survey by OnePoll demonstrates the strength of feeling among the British public when it comes to upholding the...
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