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.

Far East helps bolster red meat exports in challenging year

Beef

Far East helps bolster red meat exports in challenging year

Asia and the Middle East have helped boost red meat exports from the UK in what has been an incredibly...
10p plastic bag charge to come into force today

Environment

10p plastic bag charge to come into force today

The single-use plastic bag charge has today (May 21) increased from 5p to 10p and been extended to all businesses...
Romain Pizzi elected as new president for BVA Scottish branch

Agri-Business

Romain Pizzi elected as new president for BVA Scottish branch

Wildlife vet and recognised specialist, Romain Pizzi, has been elected as president for the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Scottish branch,...
RABI to introduce 24/7 helpline for farming people

Rural Life

RABI to introduce 24/7 helpline for farming people

Responding to the increasing demand from farming people, the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) is extending its freephone helpline this...
AWF calls for research on the animal welfare impacts of breeding

Agri-Business

AWF calls for research on the animal welfare impacts of breeding

A call for research has been launched by the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF), as part of its three-year ‘Breeding for...
Exit payment consultation: Farmers will be making ‘life-changing decisions’ – NFU

Agri Politics

Exit payment consultation: Farmers will be making ‘life-changing decisions’ – NFU

The government has launched its consultation into the administration of direct payments and a lump sum exit payment for farmers...
Concerns over Australia trade deal are ‘well founded’ – FUW

Agri Politics

Concerns over Australia trade deal are ‘well founded’ – FUW

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) says concerns that a trade deal struck with Australia could be severely damaging to...
Natural England launches species reintroductions task force

Environment

Natural England launches species reintroductions task force

Natural England is set to establish a species reintroductions task force, after it was announced by the Environment Secretary George...
Government launches consultation on exit payments to farmers

Agri Politics

Government launches consultation on exit payments to farmers

The government has published a consultation on changes to the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) to support farmers through the agricultural...
Tenant farmers require ‘more information’ to engage with new ELM schemes – TFA

Agri-Business

Tenant farmers require ‘more information’ to engage with new ELM schemes – TFA

The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has published the results of its recent Agri-Environment survey, which captured the opinions of approximately...
Police force referred to watchdog after runaway cow was ‘repeatedly rammed’ with police van

Rural Life

Police force referred to watchdog after runaway cow was ‘repeatedly rammed’ with police van

Thames Valley Police has referred itself to a watchdog after an incident where a runaway cow was killed after being...
Government must ‘stand up for farmers’ in Australia and NZ deals – NFU

Agri Politics

Government must ‘stand up for farmers’ in Australia and NZ deals – NFU

As trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand reach an advanced stage, farming organisations from across the UK have urged...
Free trade negotiations must support Scottish agriculture’s high standards – NFU Scotland

Agri Politics

Free trade negotiations must support Scottish agriculture’s high standards – NFU Scotland

NFU Scotland has joined other UK farming interests in calling for ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations to recognise and...
LAA requests ‘continued patience’ as livestock markets retain Covid-19 protocols

Agri-Business

LAA requests ‘continued patience’ as livestock markets retain Covid-19 protocols

The Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) has reminded its members and clients that under current guidance, livestock markets should continue to...
Eustice sets out plans to build back greener from the pandemic

Environment

Eustice sets out plans to build back greener from the pandemic

Plans to boost biodiversity, protect peatlands and create new woodlands were set out today (May 18) by the Environment Secretary,...
UK Pork to take centre stage at SIAL China

Pig/Poultry

UK Pork to take centre stage at SIAL China

Exporters will have the opportunity to showcase high-quality pork from the UK in the valuable Chinese market next week, at...
Kuhn appoints new parts and amenity sales specialist

Machinery

Kuhn appoints new parts and amenity sales specialist

Kuhn Farm Machinery has appointed Graham Monteith as parts and amenity pro sales specialist, covering the south of England and...
Eustice plans to treble tree planting rates

Environment

Eustice plans to treble tree planting rates

Plans to treble tree planting rates over the course of this Parliament will be set out by the Environment Secretary...
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