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.

Video: Tractor and car driver escape serious injury in head-on collision
Video: Tractor and car driver escape serious injury in head-on collision

A car driver had a lucky escape after being involved in a head-on collision with a tractor and trailer outside...

BVA welcomes ban on use of glue traps and snares
BVA welcomes ban on use of glue traps and snares

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the Welsh government’s first Welsh Agriculture Bill which includes a commitment for a...

Strategic strand open for applications for NI Environment Fund
Strategic strand open for applications for NI Environment Fund

The strategic strand of the Environment Fund has been opened for applications by Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots. The...

Wales leads the way for providing milk to school kids
Wales leads the way for providing milk to school kids

For the second year running, Wales leads the way amongst UK nations when it comes to providing primary school age...

Farmers called on to have their say on the future of forests in Down
Farmers called on to have their say on the future of forests in Down

Forest Service, an Executive Agency of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), has launched a public engagement...

Silage quality: Dairy farmers warned about the ‘perfect storm’
Silage quality: Dairy farmers warned about the ‘perfect storm’

Dairy farmers should brace themselves for “the perfect storm” when it comes to silage quality this winter, with second cut...

Investing in machinery made easier by new mini budget – CAAV
Investing in machinery made easier by new mini budget – CAAV

Planning investment in farm plant and machinery will be easier following the recent Financial Statement by the new Chancellor of...

NFU to showcase farming at political conferences
NFU to showcase farming at political conferences

The importance of domestic food production and farming’s significant contributions to the country will be showcased by the National Farmers’...

Tractor driver arrested for attempted murder after ramming 3 police cars
Tractor driver arrested for attempted murder after ramming 3 police cars

The PSNI have arrested a tractor driver in Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone after he rammed three polices vehicles in an effort...

Energy bill cuts may be ‘too little too late’ – FUW
Energy bill cuts may be ‘too little too late’ – FUW

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed the UK government’s announcement which outlined plans to help cut energy bills...

John Deere: World’s first electric infinitely variable transmission
John Deere: World’s first electric infinitely variable transmission

John Deere unveiled the latest update on the development of the eAutoPowr, its electric infinitely variable transmission, at the John...

NRM appoints new company agronomist
NRM appoints new company agronomist

NRM has appointed Dr. Sajjad Awan as its new company agronomist to strengthen its technical team. He will join Alli...

John Deere celebrates 30 years of apprenticeships
John Deere celebrates 30 years of apprenticeships

John Deere is marking the 30th anniversary of its apprenticeship programme with an open day to recruit the next generation...

Drones to aid farmers in precision spraying
Drones to aid farmers in precision spraying

One of the latest offerings on display at the John Deere Sustainability Day in Oschersleben, Germany, was the use of...

Three dairy sites blocked by Animal Rebellion protestors
Three dairy sites blocked by Animal Rebellion protestors

A number of dairy sites across the UK have been targeted by a group of animal activists known as Animal...

New PM must address effect of input costs on the public – AIMS
New PM must address effect of input costs on the public – AIMS

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has published a short report illustrating the scale of the increases in electricity...

Preparations continue for the Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show
Preparations continue for the Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show

It’s less than a month until entries close for the Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show on November 5-6, with...

FUW prepares to celebrate World Milk Day
FUW prepares to celebrate World Milk Day

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is gearing up to celebrate World School Milk Day, which is held on Wednesday,...