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.

NFU Scotland launches campaign to highlight issues around wild camping

Rural Life

NFU Scotland launches campaign to highlight issues around wild camping

National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland have partnered with Scotland’s leading outdoor equipment and clothing retailer Tiso and Scottish Chef, BBC...
Minister Poots visits Lough Neagh Rescue Service

N.Ireland

Minister Poots visits Lough Neagh Rescue Service

Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots, recently visited the Lough Neagh Rescue (LNR) Centre at lands adjacent to Kinnego Marina. The...
Animal rights activists occupy chicken shed in Armagh over animal welfare dispute

N.Ireland

Animal rights activists occupy chicken shed in Armagh over animal welfare dispute

A group of animal rights activists have forced entry into a chicken farm in Moira, Co. Armagh in a dispute...
Entries open for 2021 Balmoral Show

N.Ireland

Entries open for 2021 Balmoral Show

The organisers of Balmoral Show have announced that entries are now open for all competition classes for the 2021 show...
LEAF Education names its latest demonstration school

Agri-Business

LEAF Education names its latest demonstration school

The John Hanson School in Andover has been named as the 10th LEAF Education Demonstration School, recognising its exemplary work...
Man hospitalised after tractor and trailer overturns

Rural Life

Man hospitalised after tractor and trailer overturns

A tractor driver has been rushed to hospital following a single vehicle collision involving a tractor and trailer. The incident...
Annual vet visits will be a ‘crucial first step’ in improving animal welfare – BVA

Agri Politics

Annual vet visits will be a ‘crucial first step’ in improving animal welfare – BVA

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded positively to the government’s update to the Agricultural Transition Plan with regards to...
NSA warns of potential ‘unintended consequences’ of new farming schemes

Sheep

NSA warns of potential ‘unintended consequences’ of new farming schemes

The release of further information by Environment Secretary, George Eustice on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), providing some “much-needed clarity”...
New Wildlife and Rural Crime Coordinator gets to work in Wales

Rural Life

New Wildlife and Rural Crime Coordinator gets to work in Wales

The first ever all-Wales Wildlife and Rural Crime Coordinator has outlined his priorities today after being appointed to the position....
Farmers set to earn up to £70/ha for actions taken to improve soil health

Agri Politics

Farmers set to earn up to £70/ha for actions taken to improve soil health

Farmers will be able to earn up to £70/ha for actions to improve the health of their soil and livestock...
Extension to Northern Ireland Protocol grace period for chilled meats agreed

Agri-Business

Extension to Northern Ireland Protocol grace period for chilled meats agreed

Chilled meats from Great Britain, such as sausages, which would otherwise be prohibited in Northern Ireland, will continue to move...
Climate action must be backed up with the correct policies – NFU

Environment

Climate action must be backed up with the correct policies – NFU

The British arable sector offers many solutions to the climate challenge, but it needs the right policy environment if it...
Bristol fly-tipper with fake name caught by investigation

Rural Life

Bristol fly-tipper with fake name caught by investigation

A Bristol man has been prosecuted for fly-tipping waste in Avonmouth by the Environment Agency after being caught on CCTV....
Veterinary bodies continue call for repeal of breed-specific legislation on Dangerous Dogs Act

Rural Life

Veterinary bodies continue call for repeal of breed-specific legislation on Dangerous Dogs Act

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) are continuing their call for a repeal...
Kingshay report shows big dairy herd health improvements

Dairy

Kingshay report shows big dairy herd health improvements

Dairy herd health and fertility have seen some marked improvements over the past year, according to the latest Kingshay Dairy...
Sexed semen sales double over the last 12 months

Dairy

Sexed semen sales double over the last 12 months

Sales of sexed dairy semen have doubled over the last two years according to a recent Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board...
NFU Scotland calls for urgent action to be taken to protect future of Scottish pig farmers

Pig/Poultry

NFU Scotland calls for urgent action to be taken to protect future of Scottish pig farmers

NFU Scotland president, Martin Kennedy, has written to Pilgrim’s, the processing partner of Scotland’s largest abattoir located in Brechin, to...
Farmers face ‘once-in-a-generation’ decisions to prepare for life after BPS

Agri-Business

Farmers face ‘once-in-a-generation’ decisions to prepare for life after BPS

Arable farmers are looking at “once-in-a-generation” decisions about the future direction of their businesses as they prepare for life without...
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