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.

Farmers urged to get ‘smart’ and combat rural crime by beefing-up security

Rural Life

Farmers urged to get ‘smart’ and combat rural crime by beefing-up security

A police chief is urging farmers in North Wales to use low-powered smart sensors to combat farm thefts and rural...
Cyber attacks on world’s largest meat processor halt operations

Agri-Business

Cyber attacks on world’s largest meat processor halt operations

The world’s leading meat processor, JBS Foods, which has operations in Australia, Canada and the US, has been hit by...
9 new varieties added to the Recommended Grass and Clover Lists

Arable

9 new varieties added to the Recommended Grass and Clover Lists

One white clover and intermediate Festulolium (Hybrid) and seven new varieties of ryegrass have been added to the 2021/2022 Recommended...
Muller and First Milk reveal increase in milk prices

Agri-Business

Muller and First Milk reveal increase in milk prices

Muller and First Milk have both confirmed that suppliers are set to receive an increase in milk prices in the...
Ellis Machinery rebrands as AMTEC Smart Farming Solutions

Agri-Business

Ellis Machinery rebrands as AMTEC Smart Farming Solutions

Ellis Machinery has today announced that it is rebranding from June 1, 2021, and will change its name to AMTEC...
‘Guardians of the Welsh Land’ campaign to highlight positive impact of farming on the environment

Environment

‘Guardians of the Welsh Land’ campaign to highlight positive impact of farming on the environment

The Farmers Union of Wales (FUW) has said that the increasingly negative narrative around livestock farming and its portrayed impact...
RHASS announces 2021 Sir William Young Award winner

Rural Life

RHASS announces 2021 Sir William Young Award winner

Alasdair Houston, of Gretna House Farms in Gretna Green, has been awarded this year’s prestigious Royal Highland and Agricultural Society...
FUW encourages people to celebrate World Milk Day

Dairy

FUW encourages people to celebrate World Milk Day

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is encouraging consumers across the world to raise a glass to milk – and...
Fertiliser spreader checks should be prioritised to reap financial rewards

Arable

Fertiliser spreader checks should be prioritised to reap financial rewards

Farmers not checking fertiliser spreaders pre-application could be losing up to £100/ha. This is the warning from Dale Shaw, machinery...
Lump Sum Exit Scheme means farmers ‘shouldn’t feel guilty for retiring’ – Old Mill

Rural Life

Lump Sum Exit Scheme means farmers ‘shouldn’t feel guilty for retiring’ – Old Mill

Farmers have a great opportunity to retire following Defra’s (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’) announcement of the Lump...
New Tree Health Pilot scheme to launch this summer

Environment

New Tree Health Pilot scheme to launch this summer

The government has launched plans to provide grants to land managers – including farmers – to take action against tree...
RHASS prepares for ‘behind closed doors’ Royal Highland Showcase

Rural Life

RHASS prepares for ‘behind closed doors’ Royal Highland Showcase

The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) is gearing up to host their livestreamed ‘behind closed doors’ event...
Thames Water fined £4 million for the escape of 79 million liters of untreated sewage

Agri-Business

Thames Water fined £4 million for the escape of 79 million liters of untreated sewage

Thames Water has been fined £4 million after untreated sewage escaped from sewers below London into a park and a...
New Bovine TB policy will jeopardise ability to control disease – NFU

Agri Politics

New Bovine TB policy will jeopardise ability to control disease – NFU

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has stated that it does not support the measures proposed by the government to stop the...
Labour Party amendment to ban controlled heather and grass burning is rejected

Agri Politics

Labour Party amendment to ban controlled heather and grass burning is rejected

An attempt to ban all controlled heather and grass burning in its entirety has failed, after MPs rejected a Labour...
NFU calls out HS2 to up its communication game to farmers during rail project

Rural Life

NFU calls out HS2 to up its communication game to farmers during rail project

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called on HS2 Ltd. to drastically improve its communication and engagement with farmers affected...
Government launches new measures to combat the spread of Bovine TB

Agri Politics

Government launches new measures to combat the spread of Bovine TB

Work to develop a vaccine for cattle and to vaccinate badgers is underway, as new measures to eradicate Bovine TB...
Writtle University College appoints Sabrina Brando as a BSAS Visiting Industry Fellow

Agri-Business

Writtle University College appoints Sabrina Brando as a BSAS Visiting Industry Fellow

Writtle University College (WUC) in Essex and The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS), has announced that Sabrina Brando will...
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