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.

Agri-Business

Arla Foods sees increased demand for organic dairy products in China

Arla Foods is demonstrating how its organic dairy proteins can help meet emerging opportunities for premium kids’ snacks in China....

March 13, 2021

Pig/Poultry

‘Buy Local Think Global’ theme for third Porc from Wales Week

Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) third consecutive ‘Porc from Wales Week’ has been successful in raising the...

March 13, 2021

Agri Politics

Border checks delay is a ‘betrayal of vets and Brexit’

The managing director of one of the country’s leading providers of official veterinarians and meat hygiene inspectors has strongly criticised...

March 12, 2021

Agri Politics

Delay of border control process ‘is a serious step back’ – NFU Scotland

NFU Scotland (NFUS) has slammed the UK government’s decision to suspend the introduction of new rules on imports from the...

March 12, 2021

Machinery

Lely installs ‘Commodity feeder’ on every new Astronaut A5 milking robot

Lely has standardised the installation of the ‘Commodity feeder’ on the Lely Astronaut milking robot, which makes it possible to...

March 12, 2021

Environment

Government announces £2.7 million tree fund for local communities

A brand new funding initiative to increase tree planting and natural regeneration in local communities has been announced by the...

March 12, 2021

Arable

Crop protection and soil health to take the ‘SPot-light’ at 2021 trials

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced the crop trials taking place at its four Strategic Potato (SPot)...

March 12, 2021

Agri Politics

Border operating model must deliver level playing field – NFU

As the government announces its new border operating model for Great Britain, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has urged both...

March 12, 2021

Environment

Conservation project ‘could provide blueprint for wildlife recovery’

A new collaboration aims to show how farmers can work together to achieve the recovery of some of the UK’s...

March 11, 2021

Agri-Business

Farmers urged to beware of oversold energy installations

Renewable energy offers huge potential for many farms, but landowners should be warned that some energy firms are trying to...

March 11, 2021

Agri Politics

Sustainable Farming Incentive is ‘important step’ – NFU

National Farmers’ Union (NFU) vice-president Tom Bradshaw has said that the delivery of the Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot will be...

March 11, 2021

Agri Politics

Dairy farmers urged to sign-up to government pilot that will replace BPS

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) is urging dairy producers to sign up for the pilot of the...

March 11, 2021

Agri Politics

‘Significant progress’ made in achieving stability for farmers and crofters in Scotland’s LFA

A recent review, undertaken by NFU Scotland Less Favoured Areas (LFA) Committee, has identified significant progress in achieving stability for...

March 10, 2021

Environment

UK government launches new Environment Bill outlining 5 key principles

Government ministers will aim to put protecting the environment at the heart of future policy, under new plans set out...

March 10, 2021

Environment

Government encourages farmers to take part in Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot

Farmers are being encouraged to take part in the pilot of the Sustainable Farming Incentive – the next step in...

March 10, 2021

Agri-Business

Agri-businesses urged to consider investments after ‘significant’ tax changes

Agricultural businesses need to carefully consider their investment options after the spring Budget introduced several significant tax changes, says rural...

March 10, 2021