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.

Poots announces launch of Tranche 5 for the Environmental Farming Scheme

Environment

Poots announces launch of Tranche 5 for the Environmental Farming Scheme

Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced that the higher level of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Tranche 5,...
NI marts: Sellers permitted to return ringside on May 3

Agri-Business

NI marts: Sellers permitted to return ringside on May 3

It has been confirmed that sellers will be permitted to return ringside to marts in Northern Ireland from Monday, May...
UK/EU trade is ‘far from frictionless’ – NFU Scotland

Agri-Business

UK/EU trade is ‘far from frictionless’ – NFU Scotland

NFU Scotland has welcomed the findings of a Westminster committee report into exports from the UK to the EU, and...
Work continues on £10 million project at Belfast Wastewater Treatment Works

Environment

Work continues on £10 million project at Belfast Wastewater Treatment Works

Development is underway of a £10 million programme of work at Belfast Wastewater Treatment Works, Duncrue, to construct two new...
Light Science Technologies announces the appointment of Dr. Chris Adams

Agri-Business

Light Science Technologies announces the appointment of Dr. Chris Adams

Light Science Technologies has enhanced its pool of scientific expertise by announcing the appointment of Dr. Chris Adams as its...
Fuel filter blocking must be addressed ‘once and for all’ – NFU Scotland

Machinery

Fuel filter blocking must be addressed ‘once and for all’ – NFU Scotland

NFU Scotland (NFUS) has said more must be done to urgently address fuel filter blocking as issues begin to emerge...
RHASS annual results shows ‘devastating’ impact of Covid-19

Agri-Business

RHASS annual results shows ‘devastating’ impact of Covid-19

The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has reported its annual results for the year ending November 30, 2020....
RCVS announces successful candidates in this year’s RCVS and VN council elections

Agri-Business

RCVS announces successful candidates in this year’s RCVS and VN council elections

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced the results of its elections for RCVS council, the college’s governing...
Full steam ahead for an in-person Cereals 2021

Agri-Business

Full steam ahead for an in-person Cereals 2021

The organisers of Cereals have announced that they still plan to hold an in-person event a the end of June....
Trade deal formally approved between the UK and the EU

Agri Politics

Trade deal formally approved between the UK and the EU

The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has welcomed the news of the approval of the post-Brexit...
NSA welcomes back pedigree sheep breeders to online Breed Society forum

Sheep

NSA welcomes back pedigree sheep breeders to online Breed Society forum

The National Sheep Association (NSA) will welcome pedigree sheep breeders from across the UK to its 2021 NSA Breed Society...
3,000L of milk spilt onto the M40 as truck catches fire

Rural Life

3,000L of milk spilt onto the M40 as truck catches fire

A stretch of the M40 motorway was closed on Monday evening (April 26) due to an incident involving a truck...
RABI Big Farming Survey breaks records with over 15,000 responses

Rural Life

RABI Big Farming Survey breaks records with over 15,000 responses

The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) extends its thanks to those in the farming sector who took part in the...
Approval given for greater protection for sweet chestnut trees in England

Environment

Approval given for greater protection for sweet chestnut trees in England

Scientists are stepping up the fight against an invasive tree pest of sweet chestnut trees – Oriental Chestnut Gall Wasp...
NSA calls for combined effort to raise awareness of sheep worrying by dogs

Sheep

NSA calls for combined effort to raise awareness of sheep worrying by dogs

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraging retailers, pet service providers (such as vets and rescue centres) and popular visitor...
UK food and drink exports to the EU down £1.1 billion in first 2 months of 2021

Agri-Business

UK food and drink exports to the EU down £1.1 billion in first 2 months of 2021

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has revealed that UK food and drink exports to the EU in the first...
Asda to launch new packaging range to cut down on 450t of plastic waste

Agri-Business

Asda to launch new packaging range to cut down on 450t of plastic waste

Asda has announced that its launching new packaging across its entire chicken range, which the retailer claims will save 450t...
Dry and cold weather hampers early first-cut silage

Arable

Dry and cold weather hampers early first-cut silage

Grass growth has been severely hampered by the lack of rain and cold nights for many farms across the UK...
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