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.

Investigation launched into death of 19-year-old man on a Leicestershire egg farm

Rural Life

Investigation launched into death of 19-year-old man on a Leicestershire egg farm

An investigation has been launched into the death of a 19-year-old man at an egg farm in Leicestershire by local...
1 in 5 Welsh farmers were victims of crime in 2020

Rural Life

1 in 5 Welsh farmers were victims of crime in 2020

A new survey from NFU Cymru has revealed that around one in five Welsh farmers were a victim of crime...
Defra abandons its ‘Pick for Britain’ campaign

Agri-Business

Defra abandons its ‘Pick for Britain’ campaign

The Department of Food Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) has abandoned it’s “Pick for Britain” campaign for 2021. The scheme...
New working group on BAME veterinary student support holds first meeting

Agri-Business

New working group on BAME veterinary student support holds first meeting

A joint Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and Veterinary Schools Council (VSC) Working Group on how to better support...
‘Stop playing politics with the countryside’ – SCA

Agri Politics

‘Stop playing politics with the countryside’ – SCA

The Scottish Countryside Alliance (SCA) have called on the next Scottish government to protect, connect, grow and enrich rural Scotland...
Farmers urged to treat livestock for flies to prevent rapid population explosion

Beef

Farmers urged to treat livestock for flies to prevent rapid population explosion

Farmers could face uncontrollable fly populations and costly health issues in their livestock when the weather warms up, if they...
BVA warns the public of the impact litter has on animal health

Rural Life

BVA warns the public of the impact litter has on animal health

As many people make plans to reunite with friends and family at outdoor events, vets are reminding the public to...
Green investment in farmland on the rise

Agri-Business

Green investment in farmland on the rise

The number of people looking to buy farmland so they can manage it to improve biodiversity or generate carbon credits...
Vets call for legislative action as ear cropping petition crosses 100,000 milestone

Agri Politics

Vets call for legislative action as ear cropping petition crosses 100,000 milestone

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and The FOAL Group are calling on the government to take urgent legislative action as...
13,500 trees planted at Kirkistown Race Circuit

Environment

13,500 trees planted at Kirkistown Race Circuit

The 500 Motor Racing Club of Ireland have completed a massive tree planting exercise at Kirkistown Race Circuit, with help...
NSA welcomes U-turn from Blue Peter on anti-meat messaging

Rural Life

NSA welcomes U-turn from Blue Peter on anti-meat messaging

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased to commend the three British levy bodies on their swift action to instigate...
Welsh river turned white as milk tanker overturns and spills milk into the river

Rural Life

Welsh river turned white as milk tanker overturns and spills milk into the river

A river in Wales has turned completely white after a milk tanker overturned and spilled its contents into the river...
Dr. Kate Richards in line to become RCVS president in July

Agri Politics

Dr. Kate Richards in line to become RCVS president in July

The council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has elected veterinary surgeon Dr. Kate Richards as junior vice-president...
Carmarthen farmers quiz Senedd hopefuls at hustings

Agri Politics

Carmarthen farmers quiz Senedd hopefuls at hustings

Carmarthen farmers took the opportunity to quiz their prospective Senedd Members for the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency at a...
Last chance for farmers in the Midlands to apply for on-farm biodiversity grant

Agri-Business

Last chance for farmers in the Midlands to apply for on-farm biodiversity grant

Farmers in the Midlands have until April 18, to apply for funding to improve on-farm biodiversity under the spring STEPS...
Farmers need to take action now to meet green ambitions – HSBC

Environment

Farmers need to take action now to meet green ambitions – HSBC

Farmers need to be prepared to take action now in order to achieve the green ambitions required for net zero...
‘It is really important that we export breeding animals’ – NPA

Pig/Poultry

‘It is really important that we export breeding animals’ – NPA

The National Pig Association (NPA) has said the inability to export breeding animals to the EU, due to new Brexit...
NFU Cymru raises concerns of illegal dumping of untreated sewage after Panorama documentary

Agri Politics

NFU Cymru raises concerns of illegal dumping of untreated sewage after Panorama documentary

NFU Cymru has written to the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, to express its concerns after...
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