William Kellett

Journalism Intern

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.

Arable

Ministers to decide on the future of the potato levy

A ballot to decide the future of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) potato levy has concluded. The voting...

March 23, 2021

Rural Life

Plans announced to phase out lead ammunition in bid to protect wildlife

Lead ammunition could be phased out under government plans to help protect wildlife and nature, Environment Minister Rebecca Pow has...

March 23, 2021

Agri Politics

NFU Cymru welcomes ‘fairer’ red meat levy distribution

NFU Cymru has welcomed news that the red meat levy bodies in Wales, England and Scotland have agreed a redistribution...

March 22, 2021

Rural Life

‘The digital divide continues to grow’ – NFU Scotland

NFU Scotland asked its members to take part in its inaugural connectivity survey, to get a clearer idea of mobile...

March 22, 2021

Beef

Redistribution of red meat levy agreed by England, Wales and Scotland

The redistribution of red meat levies to take account of cross-border livestock movements between England, Wales and Scotland has been...

March 22, 2021

Pig/Poultry

Lifting of housing measures is ‘good news’ for poultry keepers – NFU

The decision to lift the requirement for all poultry keepers to house their birds is good news for Britain’s poultry...

March 22, 2021

Agri Politics

NFU Scotland hosts webinar on proposed changes to slurry and silage controls

120 of Scotland’s farmers and crofters from across the country tuned into a NFU Scotland-led webinar to learn more about...

March 21, 2021

Beef

Great British Beef Week is ‘going green’ for its 11th year

British beef farmers are to receive industry-wide recognition at the end of April, with their support for sustainable production practices...

March 21, 2021

Sheep

Reaseheath College lecturer announced as NSA central region chairman

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced Reaseheath College lecturer and course manager James Bickerton as the new NSA central...

March 20, 2021

Rural Life

Trailer manufacturer aids TV presenter Matt Baker in bid to save the family farm

A well known trailer manufacturer has come to the rescue of TV presenter Matt Baker as part of a new...

March 20, 2021

Arable

‘The overall picture is positive for malt and malting barley’ – NFU Scotland

Representatives of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland, England and Wales branches met with representatives of the Maltsters’ Association of...

March 20, 2021