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.

Professor David Argyle stands down from RCVS council after case against him closed

Agri Politics

Professor David Argyle stands down from RCVS council after case against him closed

Following a recent decision by the Preliminary Investigation Committee (PIC) of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to close...
Rural Payments Agency opens window for farm payments for 2021

Schemes

Rural Payments Agency opens window for farm payments for 2021

The Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) application window has opened today (Thursday, March 18) for farmers to claim for their 2021...
‘Gene editing offers huge opportunities for farmers’ – NFU

Agri Politics

‘Gene editing offers huge opportunities for farmers’ – NFU

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) believes new precision breeding techniques, such as gene editing, could protect crops and animals from...
Producers advised to take back some control of poultry feed costs

Pig/Poultry

Producers advised to take back some control of poultry feed costs

With feed prices rising between 50% and 80% above the industry average last year, now is the time for layer...
HCC joins global push for sustainable meat

Beef

HCC joins global push for sustainable meat

Wales’s red meat body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has deepened its commitment to socially and environmentally...
NSA urges sheep farmers to register for SFI pilot

Agri Politics

NSA urges sheep farmers to register for SFI pilot

The National Sheep Association (NSA) greeted last week’s announcement of the launch of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) pilot, the...
First Milk launches new project at Lake District Creamery to protect local watercourses

Agri-Business

First Milk launches new project at Lake District Creamery to protect local watercourses

First Milk has today (Tuesday, March 16) announced the launch of a new environmental offset scheme at its Lake District...
NFU Scotland calls on supermarkets to stock British pork

Agri-Business

NFU Scotland calls on supermarkets to stock British pork

NFU Scotland has responded with huge frustration at recent industry intelligence figures showing the void between major supermarkets when it...
HatchTech reveals plans for new state-of-the-art headquarters

Agri-Business

HatchTech reveals plans for new state-of-the-art headquarters

HatchTech Group has revealed plans for its new corporate headquarters, in the heart of the Dutch food valley in Veenendaal....
Dog thieves warned ‘we will come after you’ as first dedicated dog theft officer appointed

Rural Life

Dog thieves warned ‘we will come after you’ as first dedicated dog theft officer appointed

Nottinghamshire Police have reportedly become the first force to appoint a dedicated officer to tackle dog theft. The announcement comes...
Dairy farmers urged to check EU staff have applied for Settled Status Scheme

Agri-Business

Dairy farmers urged to check EU staff have applied for Settled Status Scheme

Dairy farmers employing EU citizens are being reminded to check that they have applied to stay in the UK under...
Farmers warned to be wary of scam emails about farm inspections

Rural Life

Farmers warned to be wary of scam emails about farm inspections

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) East Midlands has warned farmers to be on the lookout for scam emails from people...
New survey shows that only 30% of farmers wear a helmet while riding an ATV

Machinery

New survey shows that only 30% of farmers wear a helmet while riding an ATV

According to new research, two thirds of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) users still don’t wear a helmet when they ride ATVs...
Extended Kramer and KUHN coverage for Somerset with new dealer acquisition

Machinery

Extended Kramer and KUHN coverage for Somerset with new dealer acquisition

A new Kramer and KUHN dealer is set to be located in Somerset following the acquisition of Smart Ag Services...
Border checks delay leaves ‘uneven playing field’ for UK producers – FUW

Agri-Business

Border checks delay leaves ‘uneven playing field’ for UK producers – FUW

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has described the UK government’s decision to allow imports from the EU to circumvent...
Growers urged to monitor crops more closely and treat fields individually

Arable

Growers urged to monitor crops more closely and treat fields individually

This year, growers have seen much more winter wheat in the ground across the country, with the exception of parts...
Dairy tips: Think value not price when planning for spring turnout

Dairy

Dairy tips: Think value not price when planning for spring turnout

With many dairy units now looking to turn out cows as soon as possible to help boost margins, farmers should...
Sheep producers urged to protect young lambs from preventable disease threats

Sheep

Sheep producers urged to protect young lambs from preventable disease threats

With lamb prices trending well ahead of last year and 78p/kg above the five-year average, UK sheep producers are being...
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