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 encouraged to apply for rural broadband voucher scheme

Rural Life

Farmers encouraged to apply for rural broadband voucher scheme

Rural estates and farms needing to improve their broadband connectivity have another opportunity to apply for grant funding through the...
Farm unions respond to launch of refreshed Countryside Code

Rural Life

Farm unions respond to launch of refreshed Countryside Code

Farm unions have responded positively to the launch of the new Countryside Code which was announced by the government today...
New Countryside Code launched to help people enjoy the outdoors

Agri-Business

New Countryside Code launched to help people enjoy the outdoors

A new, refreshed Countryside Code has been launched today by Natural England and Natural Resources Wales, coinciding with the 70th...
Forestry England launches woodland creation scheme for landowners

Forestry

Forestry England launches woodland creation scheme for landowners

A new woodland creation scheme from Forestry England, which offers rent to landowners including public bodies, environmental NGOs and farmers,...
Farmer comes up with unique way to get revenge on driver who blocked his gate

Rural Life

Farmer comes up with unique way to get revenge on driver who blocked his gate

A farmer in Wales has come up with a unique way to get back at a driver who blocked access...
BVA warns pet owners to keep chocolate out of reach of pets this Easter

Rural Life

BVA warns pet owners to keep chocolate out of reach of pets this Easter

Pet owners should keep sweet treats away from furry companions over the Easter weekend, to avoid chocolate poisoning, and an...
AHDB appoints Tim Rycroft as its new CEO

Agri Politics

AHDB appoints Tim Rycroft as its new CEO

Tim Rycroft has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). Rycroft, currently...
RCVS publishes results of its Covid-19 impact survey

Agri-Business

RCVS publishes results of its Covid-19 impact survey

The sixth Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Covid impact survey with veterinary practices has been published and has found...
First UK school of sustainable food and farming set to be created at Harper Adams

Agri-Business

First UK school of sustainable food and farming set to be created at Harper Adams

Plans are in progress to develop the UK’s first school of sustainable food and farming at Harper Adams University. Supported...
FUW rejects White Paper proposals and calls for ‘genuine’ Welsh policy on agriculture

Agri Politics

FUW rejects White Paper proposals and calls for ‘genuine’ Welsh policy on agriculture

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has rejected the key proposals for the future of agricultural support in Wales set...
Seasonal farm workers urged to avail of free workplace Covid-19 testing

Agri-Business

Seasonal farm workers urged to avail of free workplace Covid-19 testing

The government has called on employers of seasonal agricultural workers to help keep the nation safe and restrict the spread...
AHDB states that the sheep sector ‘is at a crossroads’ in its long-term outlook report

Sheep

AHDB states that the sheep sector ‘is at a crossroads’ in its long-term outlook report

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) latest Horizon report has set the long-term outlook for the sheep sector in...
BPS Lump Sum Exit Scheme requires all parties involved to be ‘creative’ – TFA

Agri Politics

BPS Lump Sum Exit Scheme requires all parties involved to be ‘creative’ – TFA

The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) is hoping that the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Lump Sum Exit Scheme can be a...
Research shows that UK grocery shopping habits have changed to combat food waste

Agri-Business

Research shows that UK grocery shopping habits have changed to combat food waste

New research has shown the lifestyle changes UK consumers are making to reduce food waste since the start of the...
JCB receives biggest ever UK order with £65 million order for 2,100 JCB machines

Machinery

JCB receives biggest ever UK order with £65 million order for 2,100 JCB machines

Britain’s biggest equipment rental company is investing in 2,100 new JCB machines in a deal worth £65 million – the...
Farmers advised to use foliar N on spring wheat for maximum returns

Arable

Farmers advised to use foliar N on spring wheat for maximum returns

Farmers growing spring wheat this year should consider applying foliar nitrogen to improve crop efficiencies and boost protein content in...
Welsh food and drink brands celebrated around the world as part of Wales Food Fortnight

Agri-Business

Welsh food and drink brands celebrated around the world as part of Wales Food Fortnight

This year’s Wales Food Fortnight has provided a virtual launch pad for food and drink businesses in Wales as they...
Stock judging competition highlights gains to using genomics for breeding decisions

Dairy

Stock judging competition highlights gains to using genomics for breeding decisions

A nationwide stock judging competition which tasked farmers with ranking six dairy heifers on their potential profitability has highlighted how...
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