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 to host climate change forum
NFU Scotland to host climate change forum

All NFU Scotland members are invited to participate in the northeast climate change forum led by industry expert Dr. Jude...

UKRI launches £20 million research centre for tackling carbon emissions
UKRI launches £20 million research centre for tackling carbon emissions

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is demonstrating its commitment to tackling carbon emissions from industrial clusters with the launch of...

Environment Bill set to continue through Parliament
Environment Bill set to continue through Parliament

The government’s legislation to transform the environment has returned to Parliament today (May 26) for Report Stage and Third Reading...

RCVS launches ‘reflection sessions’ series of webinars
RCVS launches ‘reflection sessions’ series of webinars

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) ViVet innovation project is launching a new series of free-to-attend ‘reflection sessions’ to...

Concerns over provenance are transforming the UK food shop
Concerns over provenance are transforming the UK food shop

New research has shown UK consumers’ eating habits have become more influenced by ethics and sustainability over the past year,...

Royal Highland Showcase reveals livestock entry figures for 2021 show
Royal Highland Showcase reveals livestock entry figures for 2021 show

The Royal Highland Showcase, in Partnership with Royal Bank of Scotland, has revealed excellent livestock entry figures for its sheep,...

Farmer-led aphid monitoring could reduce pesticide use in tackling BYDV
Farmer-led aphid monitoring could reduce pesticide use in tackling BYDV

A new study by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has concluded that a simple field-based monitoring system, run...

Welsh survey highlights digital divide in broadband connectivity
Welsh survey highlights digital divide in broadband connectivity

A survey on digital connectivity has highlighted a gaping hole between urban and rural areas when it comes to access...

NFU report showcases how agriculture can be used effectively in the classroom
NFU report showcases how agriculture can be used effectively in the classroom

A new report by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) demonstrates how farming and agriculture can be used effectively in the...

Environment Agency sets out plans to achieve net zero by 2030
Environment Agency sets out plans to achieve net zero by 2030

The Environment Agency (EA) has pledged to default to low-carbon concrete when constructing flood defences and other critical infrastructure projects,...

AgriScot launches Diversified Farm of the Year award
AgriScot launches Diversified Farm of the Year award

A new award aiming to crown the Diversified Farm of the Year has been launched by AgriScot. Thanks to support...

Excellent Easter for lamb sales across Wales
Excellent Easter for lamb sales across Wales

Lamb proved a popular choice for consumers over Easter with retail sales soaring above the last two years. This demand...

Tenant farmers hit brick wall over Water Resources Regulations
Tenant farmers hit brick wall over Water Resources Regulations

A tenant farming family from Montgomeryshire has hit a brick wall over the Welsh government’s recently introduced Water Resources Regulations,...

AHDB encourages Britain to ‘Fire Up For Summer’
AHDB encourages Britain to ‘Fire Up For Summer’

A new campaign for the summer is set to launch this May, with Brits encouraged to elevate the standard of...

BASIS and NSA launch Register of Sheep Advisers
BASIS and NSA launch Register of Sheep Advisers

BASIS has joined forces with the National Sheep Association (NSA) to create a sheep industry first – The Register of...

Better breeding with Bulls Out for Cancer campaign
Better breeding with Bulls Out for Cancer campaign

Beef and dairy farmers are joining forces to raise money for testicular cancer, while also improving their herd genetics as...

Ruminant Health & Welfare survey identifies key disease priorities
Ruminant Health & Welfare survey identifies key disease priorities

Ruminant Health & Welfare (RH&W) has announced the results to its nationwide ’grassroots’ survey of farmers, stock people and vets,...

Cereals to host sustainable farming seminar
Cereals to host sustainable farming seminar

There are many factors involved in sustainable agriculture and a special selection of seminars at the Cereals Event will explore...