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.

Scottish farmers reminded of June 30 application deadline for Agri-Environment Climate Scheme

Agri Politics

Scottish farmers reminded of June 30 application deadline for Agri-Environment Climate Scheme

Scottish farmers and crofters are reminded that they have until June 30, to apply for the 2021 round of the...
Measures to deal with livestock worrying ‘could go further’ – NSA

Rural Life

Measures to deal with livestock worrying ‘could go further’ – NSA

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said that they welcome any measures that will give strength to legislation on livestock...
MLCSL and Kepak agree deal to boost independent carcase classification

Agri-Business

MLCSL and Kepak agree deal to boost independent carcase classification

Carcase classification specialist Meat and Livestock Commercial Services (MLCSL) has announced a seven-year contract to provide leading international meat processor...
Independent support service launched for veterinary professionals being investigated by the RCVS

Agri-Business

Independent support service launched for veterinary professionals being investigated by the RCVS

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has launched an independent service to provide emotional support to veterinary surgeons and...
Farmers advised on how to prepare for a safe harvest season

Rural Life

Farmers advised on how to prepare for a safe harvest season

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) hosted an NFU Live event to discuss how...
Cross-industry organisations discuss role of agriculture as a solution to STEM skills gap

Rural Life

Cross-industry organisations discuss role of agriculture as a solution to STEM skills gap

Leading businesses and organisations from across the farming, education and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) sectors have joined forces...
Royal Highland Showcase reveals equestrian entry figures

Rural Life

Royal Highland Showcase reveals equestrian entry figures

The Royal Highland Showcase, in Partnership with Royal Bank of Scotland, has revealed strong entry figures for its equestrian classes....
£15 million woodland creation grant opens for applications

Agri Politics

£15 million woodland creation grant opens for applications

The Forestry Commission has opened a new multimillion tree planting grant scheme – the England Woodland Creation Offer – to...
NFU welcomes new powers to tackle dog attacks on livestock

Agri Politics

NFU welcomes new powers to tackle dog attacks on livestock

New powers to tackle livestock worrying will offer much greater protection and be welcomed by farmers who have seen incidents...
Police urge the public to ‘respect the countryside’ after increase of criminal damage to farms

Rural Life

Police urge the public to ‘respect the countryside’ after increase of criminal damage to farms

Police in Leicestershire have said that reports of criminal damage has “almost doubled” since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic,...
Government launches new measures to crackdown on livestock worrying

Agri Politics

Government launches new measures to crackdown on livestock worrying

New measures to crack down on livestock worrying are to be introduced in England and Wales through the Kept Animals...
Scot JCB group launches new division to focus on its agri-customers

Machinery

Scot JCB group launches new division to focus on its agri-customers

The Scot JCB group has launched a new division to spearhead its machinery and parts sales and service operations for...
BVA welcomes new laws to crackdown on puppy smuggling

Agri Politics

BVA welcomes new laws to crackdown on puppy smuggling

New legislation to crackdown on illegal puppy smuggling and to pave the way for a ban on the import of...
Government launches second Animal Welfare Bill

Agri Politics

Government launches second Animal Welfare Bill

New powers to crack down on puppy smuggling and increased protections for farm animals will be brought in under new...
NWF Agriculture celebrates 150th anniversary

Agri-Business

NWF Agriculture celebrates 150th anniversary

A leading national manufacturer of ruminant animal feed, NWF Agriculture, celebrates its 150th anniversary this Saturday, June 5. NWF Agriculture...
British Wool announces English winner of its development programme

Sheep

British Wool announces English winner of its development programme

Imogen Ogborne from Devon has been announced as the winner of the new training and development programme from British Wool....
Arla Foods to test the feasibility of using biochar commercially in agriculture

Environment

Arla Foods to test the feasibility of using biochar commercially in agriculture

A consortium of eight organisations, including farmer owned dairy cooperative Arla Foods UK, has been awarded funding as a part...
Roslin Technologies appoints new CEO

Agri-Business

Roslin Technologies appoints new CEO

Roslin Technologies has announced that Ernst van Orsouw has been appointed its new CEO, to lead the company as it...
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