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.

Concern raised over slow SAF submissions

Agri Politics

Concern raised over slow SAF submissions

The number of Scottish farmers and crofters who have filled out their Single Application Form (SAF) ahead of the window...
Water pollution trend in NI is ‘concerning’ – Sugden

Environment

Water pollution trend in NI is ‘concerning’ – Sugden

Independent MLA Claire Sugden has expressed concern that water pollution discharges that exceed permitted limits are continuing to rise in...
World’s second largest meat producer acquires Vivera in €341 million deal

Agri-Business

World’s second largest meat producer acquires Vivera in €341 million deal

JBS, the world’s largest protein company and second-largest food and meat producer, has entered into an agreement to purchase Vivera,...
2 people arrested after dispute at Carlisle Limousin sale

Beef

2 people arrested after dispute at Carlisle Limousin sale

A man and a woman were arrested after a dispute broke out at a Limousin cattle sale at Borderway Mart...
RHASS announce next generation judges for Royal Highland Showcase

Rural Life

RHASS announce next generation judges for Royal Highland Showcase

The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has unveiled this year’s beef cattle judges for the forthcoming Royal...
Arla Foods aims to become carbon net zero by 2050

Agri-Business

Arla Foods aims to become carbon net zero by 2050

European dairy giant Arla Foods has set an ambitious science-based climate target of reducing carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions by...
The next few years will be a ‘defining period for farming’ – NFU Cymru

Agri Politics

The next few years will be a ‘defining period for farming’ – NFU Cymru

NFU Cymru president John Davies has offered his congratulations to all those who have just been elected to the Welsh...
44,000 trees to be planted as Urban Tree Challenge Fund reopens

Environment

44,000 trees to be planted as Urban Tree Challenge Fund reopens

Thousands of trees will be planted near schools, healthcare centres and in areas with fewer trees and higher social deprivation,...
Insecticide gets emergency authorisation for sugar beet

Arable

Insecticide gets emergency authorisation for sugar beet

HSE has issued an emergency authorisation (EA) for the use of InSyst (acetamiprid) on sugar beet. It permits one application...
NFU Scotland welcomes new crop of MSPs

Agri Politics

NFU Scotland welcomes new crop of MSPs

Voting in the Scottish Parliamentary elections has seen a raft of new MSPs appointed to bring a fresh dynamic to...
Using new technology to fill feed gap

Arable

Using new technology to fill feed gap

Plant breeders Germinal are using new technology to help fill the feed gap, as spring 2021 has been another cold...
The British Horse Society to open Scotland office in Stirling

Agri-Business

The British Horse Society to open Scotland office in Stirling

United Auctions has completed terms with The British Horse Society (BHS) to open its first national operational hub for Scotland...
Don’t let this year’s weather impact your silage quality

Arable

Don’t let this year’s weather impact your silage quality

Despite the wet weather so far this month, the cold nights and dry, sunny days experienced in many parts of...
NSA Lambing List closes after successful season

Sheep

NSA Lambing List closes after successful season

The National Sheep Association’s (NSA) Lambing List provides farmers with a place to advertise for much-needed lambing assistance from students...
Use of the Crawler herbicide will be banned by November 2022

Arable

Use of the Crawler herbicide will be banned by November 2022

Oilseed rape growers have been dealt a blow, following clarification from the CRD (Chemicals Regulation Division) that ADAMA’s carbetamide-based grass...
The search for 2021 Scottish Dairy Farm of the Year begins

Dairy

The search for 2021 Scottish Dairy Farm of the Year begins

The dairy sector will have a chance to shine in 2021, as the search for the Scottish Dairy Farm of...
Prepare for the threat of coccidiosis in spring born calves and lambs

Beef

Prepare for the threat of coccidiosis in spring born calves and lambs

Sheep and beef producers are encouraged to be on the lookout for coccidiosis in spring born calves and lambs, as...
10p plastic bag charge to come into force on May 21

Agri-Business

10p plastic bag charge to come into force on May 21

The single-use carrier bag charge, which has seen a 95% cut in plastic bag sales in major supermarkets since 2015,...
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