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.

Scottish government proposals on slurry and silage are ‘excessively blunt’

Agri Politics

Scottish government proposals on slurry and silage are ‘excessively blunt’

NFU Scotland has condemned the Scottish government proposals for silage, slurry and digestate as “excessively blunt” and “ill thought-out”. Responding...
Virtual cook-along showcases British beef in Singapore

Beef

Virtual cook-along showcases British beef in Singapore

Chefs and importers in Singapore have had the chance to sample British beef as part of a series of virtual...
Recent cold spell delays maize planting across the UK

Arable

Recent cold spell delays maize planting across the UK

Average soil temperatures are too low for maize planting just yet, warns Simon Preece of Corteva. He said that the...
Pigmeat prices struggle to match those seen in 2020

Agri-Business

Pigmeat prices struggle to match those seen in 2020

Global farmgate prices for pigmeat have performed strongly over the first quarter of 2021. Although despite the recent increase, UK...
AHDB releases latest report on future opportunities for red meat and dairy

Agri-Business

AHDB releases latest report on future opportunities for red meat and dairy

With over a quarter of the population saying they plan to eat out less when lockdown eases, the Agriculture and...
Marks and Spencer to introduce 30 million bees to British farms

Agri-Business

Marks and Spencer to introduce 30 million bees to British farms

Marks and Spencer has started a new five year ‘Farming with Nature’ collaborative programme to support its Select Farmers to...
Farm Business Income report shows ‘volatility’ between sectors – NFU

Agri-Business

Farm Business Income report shows ‘volatility’ between sectors – NFU

Defra has released the provisional figures for the 2020/2021 Farm Business Income report. While some farmers are expected to see...
NFU Scotland creates posters to educate the public on responsible farmland access

Rural Life

NFU Scotland creates posters to educate the public on responsible farmland access

NFU Scotland’s Next Generation group are reminding members that they have developed a range of colourful, educational posters, that are...
NSA Next Generation Shepherd competition finalists step up to compete once again

Sheep

NSA Next Generation Shepherd competition finalists step up to compete once again

With the opportunity to win the title of National Sheep Association (NSA) Next Generation Shepherd of the Year halted due...
Learning to maximise soil health at Cereals

Arable

Learning to maximise soil health at Cereals

Soil is one of our most valuable assets, and soil health can be a key element in the fight against...
Mind Matters Initiative extends deadlines for research grants and symposium abstracts

Agri-Business

Mind Matters Initiative extends deadlines for research grants and symposium abstracts

The Mind Matters Initiative has extended the deadlines for its Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grants, as well as its...
FUW to host virtual hustings across Wales

Agri Politics

FUW to host virtual hustings across Wales

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is hosting a series of virtual hustings to ensure that farmers have the opportunity...
NSA welcomes launch of improved methods for controlling sheep scab

Sheep

NSA welcomes launch of improved methods for controlling sheep scab

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the launch of a new initiative exploring a structured approach to controlling sheep...
Refreshed Countryside Code ‘has fallen short of the mark’ – NSA

Rural Life

Refreshed Countryside Code ‘has fallen short of the mark’ – NSA

Following the launch of a new, refreshed Countryside Code last week, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has highlighted inadequacies in...
Game management qualification launched to boost industry standards

Rural Life

Game management qualification launched to boost industry standards

Gamekeepers, estate managers and shoot managers looking to brush up on their skills can now apply for places on a...
Vets in Scotland launch 12 pledges ahead of parliament election

Agri Politics

Vets in Scotland launch 12 pledges ahead of parliament election

A group of leading Scottish vets is calling on all candidates in the upcoming parliamentary elections to sign up to...
SSBSS payments underway for Scottish farmers

Beef

SSBSS payments underway for Scottish farmers

Scottish farmers and crofters are set to receive their payments from the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS), which is...
Record number of farmers participate in 2021 Big Farmland Bird Count

Environment

Record number of farmers participate in 2021 Big Farmland Bird Count

A record number of farmers participated in this year’s Big Farmland Bird Count, leading to 81% more birds counted over...
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