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.

Farmers offered advice on improving air and water quality
Farmers offered advice on improving air and water quality

Farmers across England are now able to benefit from the advice of Catchment Sensitive Farming advisers following the expansion of...

Solar industry opposes plans to ban solar panels on farmland
Solar industry opposes plans to ban solar panels on farmland

Members of the British solar industry have completely opposed plans being discussed within government that would severely restrict the development...

Farmland values set to reach £10,000/ac
Farmland values set to reach £10,000/ac

Farmland is climbing in value with the average price of arable land in England forecast to reach £10,000/ac by the...

RSPCA continues its Adopter rehoming drive for farm animals
RSPCA continues its Adopter rehoming drive for farm animals

As the RSPCA continues its annual Adoptober rehoming drive, the charity wants to dispel the myth they only rehome cats...

‘The dairy industry across Wales is worth celebrating’ – FUW
‘The dairy industry across Wales is worth celebrating’ – FUW

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is looking forward to celebrating the dairy industry at this year’s Welsh Dairy Show,...

RBST launches new group to tackle threats to rare animals
RBST launches new group to tackle threats to rare animals

The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) is inviting people interested in the UK’s rare breeds of livestock and equines to...

Levity appoints new technical consultant
Levity appoints new technical consultant

Levity Crop Science, the Lancashire-based ‘smart’ fertiliser company, has announced the appointment of Charlie Bannister as technical consultant. Bannister will...

McCormick appoints new dealer in Cumbria
McCormick appoints new dealer in Cumbria

Penrith-based Burrow & Rutter-Armstrong is the latest addition to the McCormick tractor dealer network. The Cumbrian dealership was founded in...

UK-EU talks set to resume on NI Protocol
UK-EU talks set to resume on NI Protocol

Talks between the European Union (EU) and the UK are set to resume this afternoon (October 6) on issues surrounding...

HSENI reminds farmers to follow slurry mixing code
HSENI reminds farmers to follow slurry mixing code

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is reminding farmers to follow the slurry mixing code to stay...

Tesco interim report reveals profits have fallen 11.5%
Tesco interim report reveals profits have fallen 11.5%

Tesco has reported that retail operating profits across Ireland and the UK are down 11.5% in its interim financial report...

BVA welcomes appointment of ATTs in Wales
BVA welcomes appointment of ATTs in Wales

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the news that the Welsh government has approved the use of Approved Tuberculin...

Dairy farm profits double but input costs remain a concern
Dairy farm profits double but input costs remain a concern

Dairy farm profits doubled in the milk year to 2021/22 and are set to continue improving this year – although...

Greggs announces sales increase of 14.6%
Greggs announces sales increase of 14.6%

Greggs has announced a third quarter trading update for the 13 weeks to October 1, 2022. Total sales for Greggs...

AHDB to launch new sector strategies in November
AHDB to launch new sector strategies in November

Levy payers will learn about the future direction of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and how the levy...

LEAF unveils new Marque Standard
LEAF unveils new Marque Standard

LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has published the latest version of its LEAF Marque Standard, including a recommended control point...

HSENI to carry out workplace transport inspections
HSENI to carry out workplace transport inspections

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) will be carrying out a workplace transport inspection campaign at workplaces...

BVA award for Antrim vet who celebrates 50 years in the profession
BVA award for Antrim vet who celebrates 50 years in the profession

A Ballymoney vet who recently celebrated 50 years in the profession has been honoured with prestigious award for his hugely...