William Kellett

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.

Beef

Free BVD testing in Wales to remain until end of 2022

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed the news that free Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) testing for cattle farmers...

May 17, 2021

Agri-Business

British Wool to pay all producers who made a delivery to a depot in 2020

As the shearing season gets underway, British Wool has published details of producer payments and confirmed that all producers who...

May 17, 2021

Arable

Scottish growing sector faces pros and cons due to mixed weather

Following an exceptionally dry spring in 2020, many were hoping for a more ‘normal’ spell of spring weather in 2021....

May 16, 2021

Agri-Business

Welsh Beef traceability backed by forensic science

With their Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), international premium brands, Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef, are among the most sought-after meats...

May 16, 2021

Beef

Effective parasite control crucial for a successful grazing season

As cattle are turned out to grass, farmers are being reminded of the crucial importance of an effective parasite control...

May 16, 2021

Arable

Trials officer wins highly respected BASIS award

Trials officer and trainee agronomist at Procam, Jodie Littleford, has been awarded the esteemed Barrie Orme Shield for excelling in...

May 15, 2021

Beef

First UK project launched to provide real time data on heat stress in cows

With limited UK data available on the impact of heat stress in indoor and outdoor herds, Lallemand Animal Nutrition and...

May 15, 2021

Rural Life

NSA campaign successfully highlights devastating impact of sheep worrying by dogs

As the National Sheep Association (NSA) 2021 campaign highlighting the impact of sheep worrying by dogs comes to a close...

May 14, 2021

Pig/Poultry

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone set to be lifted on May 15

The chief veterinary officers from England, Scotland and Wales are advising poultry keepers to remain vigilant as the Avian Influenza...

May 14, 2021

Agri-Business

RCVS Knowledge launches new Farm Vet Champions course

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Knowledge has launched its new Farm Vet Champions course, providing free and practical training...

May 14, 2021

Agri-Business

AHDB to wind down ‘significant activities’ in horticulture and potato sectors

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has announced that it is winding down “significant activities” on behalf of the horticulture...

May 14, 2021