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.

Oxbury launches Flexi-Credit Milk Cheque scheme

Agri-Business

Oxbury launches Flexi-Credit Milk Cheque scheme

Dairy farmers can now access flexible finance to ease cashflow at challenging times of the year, following the launch of...
Milk processors announce increase in milk price for June

Agri-Business

Milk processors announce increase in milk price for June

Various milk processors have announced increases in their milk prices for the month of June. Meadow Foods have announced an...
What are the pros and cons to CSS mirror agreements?

Agri-Business

What are the pros and cons to CSS mirror agreements?

Farmers who have been offered a five-year ‘mirror’ agreement to replace an expiring Countryside Stewardship Agreement, will need to carefully...
Sheep Breeders Round Table to take place in November

Sheep

Sheep Breeders Round Table to take place in November

The Sheep Breeders Round Table is confirmed to take place between Monday 15, and Friday 19, November 2021. The Sheep...
Andrew Hogley appointed as permanent CEO of British Wool

Agri-Business

Andrew Hogley appointed as permanent CEO of British Wool

British Wool has announced that its board has appointed Andrew Hogley as their permanent chief executive officer (CEO). “Since stepping...
British Wool announces changes to producer haulage charge

Agri-Business

British Wool announces changes to producer haulage charge

British Wool have announced changes to their producer haulage charges for the 2021 season. British Wool have confirmed, in order...
Coalition pushes for national sky lantern ban

Rural Life

Coalition pushes for national sky lantern ban

The government should act now and make the use of a sky lanterns illegal; that’s the message from the leading...
Upland Sheep Scheme payments to commence today

Sheep

Upland Sheep Scheme payments to commence today

NFU Scotland welcomes the news that Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) 2020 payments are expected to reach the bank...
Make rural crime a top priority ahead of local elections – CLA

Rural Life

Make rural crime a top priority ahead of local elections – CLA

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is urging Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) candidates to do more to protect...
The Hill Ram Scheme searches for commercial flocks

Sheep

The Hill Ram Scheme searches for commercial flocks

Welsh commercial hill flocks have a chance to join the Hill Ram Scheme, which is an innovative sheep genetic improvement...
Cheese exporters benefit from AHDB showcase in Singapore

Agri-Business

Cheese exporters benefit from AHDB showcase in Singapore

Cheese connoisseurs in Singapore had the opportunity to sample some of the best of British products this month, resulting in...
Dr. Jude Capper announced as the winner of the Sir John Hammond Award for 2021

Agri-Business

Dr. Jude Capper announced as the winner of the Sir John Hammond Award for 2021

The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) is delighted to announce that Dr. Jude Capper is the 2021 recipient of...
Cope Seeds & Grain announces new owner following management buyout

Agri-Business

Cope Seeds & Grain announces new owner following management buyout

The Lincolnshire-based agri seeds business Cope Seeds & Grain has a new majority owner, following a successful management buyout. Managing...
‘We’ll have to get rid of our cattle’ – Farmer responds to ‘draconian’ NVZ regulations

Agri Politics

‘We’ll have to get rid of our cattle’ – Farmer responds to ‘draconian’ NVZ regulations

A farming couple in Wales have said that they face having to get rid of their cattle if the controversial...
CLA calls for people to avoid using barbecues in the countryside

Rural Life

CLA calls for people to avoid using barbecues in the countryside

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is urging people to avoid using barbecues and lighting fires in the countryside....
Royal Highland Showcase invites entries for Scottish championships

Rural Life

Royal Highland Showcase invites entries for Scottish championships

The Royal Highland Showcase is calling upon producers from across Scotland to apply for the 2021 Scottish championships. The championships...
Cattle prices exceed averages and expectations

Agri-Business

Cattle prices exceed averages and expectations

Beef cattle prices in England and Wales have hit the milestone of £4/kilo, making this average the highest on record...
8 ambassadors appointed to support participants at LEAF Open Farm Sunday

Rural Life

8 ambassadors appointed to support participants at LEAF Open Farm Sunday

With two months until LEAF Open Farm Sunday (LOFS) on June 27, which will see hundreds of farmers open their...
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