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.

Eustice launches new proposals to create and improve protected landscapes

Environment

Eustice launches new proposals to create and improve protected landscapes

Two of England’s most iconic landscapes are being considered to become new Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), alongside extensions...
First Milk appoints Co-op’s Michael Fletcher as non-executive director

Dairy

First Milk appoints Co-op’s Michael Fletcher as non-executive director

First Milk has announced the appointment of Michael Fletcher as a non-executive director. Fletcher is currently chief commercial officer at...
Farmer in his 30s dies after falling into slurry pit

Rural Life

Farmer in his 30s dies after falling into slurry pit

Police in Derbyshire have confirmed that a farmer in his 30s died following an incident with a slurry pit on...
How can farmers make the most of the new ‘super deduction’?

Agri-Business

How can farmers make the most of the new ‘super deduction’?

In March 2021, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the introduction of a new ‘super deduction’, which allows companies to claim 130%...
New Community Forest set to be a major step towards carbon net zero goals

Environment

New Community Forest set to be a major step towards carbon net zero goals

The creation of Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest has been announced today (June 23), by Defra, England’s Community Forests...
Farmers urged to check vehicles and machinery are E10 compatible

Machinery

Farmers urged to check vehicles and machinery are E10 compatible

Farmers are being urged to make sure that they are aware of the move to E10 standard petrol grade and...
RHASS announces new sponsor for Sheep Shearing World Championships

Sheep

RHASS announces new sponsor for Sheep Shearing World Championships

The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has announced that Lister Shearing will be the official equipment and...
Be vigilant for coccidiosis in calves around weaning

Beef

Be vigilant for coccidiosis in calves around weaning

As the warmer summer weather dries-out the ground soaked by heavy UK rainfall during May, cattle producers are being urged...
Farmer ordered to pay more than £30,000 for ploughing historically important fields

Rural Life

Farmer ordered to pay more than £30,000 for ploughing historically important fields

Braunton tenant-farmer Andrew Cooper has been ordered to pay more than £30,000 for ploughing historically important fields linked to prehistoric...
NFU urges Prime Minister to showcase his plan for future of British farming and trade

Agri Politics

NFU urges Prime Minister to showcase his plan for future of British farming and trade

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is urging the Prime Minister and his government to come forward with a comprehensive strategy...
Royal Highland Showcase receives over 270,000 views across 7 days

Agri-Business

Royal Highland Showcase receives over 270,000 views across 7 days

The Royal Highland Showcase – seven days of livestreamed livestock judging, forestry, equestrian, sheep shearing, industry talks and Scottish produce...
Farmer fined £2,000 for spreading sewage on neighbours land

Rural Life

Farmer fined £2,000 for spreading sewage on neighbours land

The Environment Agency is reminding operators to take precautions to ensure the correct processes are in place when spreading on...
Slight increase in TB incidence rates in herds across England

Beef

Slight increase in TB incidence rates in herds across England

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published its quarterly statistics on tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in...
JCB employees to embark on £70,000 fundraising drive

Agri-Business

JCB employees to embark on £70,000 fundraising drive

JCB employees are embarking on a major fundraising drive for children’s charity the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty...
The Buffalo Farm starts production on Scotland’s first buffalo mozzarella

Agri-Business

The Buffalo Farm starts production on Scotland’s first buffalo mozzarella

Steve Mitchell from the Buffalo Farm has received the green light to start producing Scotland’s first Buffalo Mozzarella cheese from...
New video series to highlight use of EIP multi-species swards

Beef

New video series to highlight use of EIP multi-species swards

AgriSearch is producing a series of short videos to introduce the farmers involved in the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) project:...
Cargill appoints new research coordinator

Pig/Poultry

Cargill appoints new research coordinator

Clare Gaukroger has joined Cargill’s pig team as research coordinator for the UK. Based in North Yorkshire, she is establishing...
NSA raises concerns over availability and capacity of UK abattoirs

Agri Politics

NSA raises concerns over availability and capacity of UK abattoirs

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is questioning the capability of meeting some of the wider implications of the Animal Welfare...
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