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.

Communities are ‘vital’ in supporting Scotland’s climate change response

Environment

Communities are ‘vital’ in supporting Scotland’s climate change response

Scottish Land & Estates, the rural business organisation, has said communities are vital in supporting Scotland’s climate change response. The...
Danish Pig Genetics develops genomic evaluation system for breeding

N.Ireland

Danish Pig Genetics develops genomic evaluation system for breeding

Danish Pig Genetics (DG) has expanded its international presence through international collaboration with expertise from the science and technology company...
NFU Cymru has expressed ‘profound disappointment’ on water regulation vote

Agri Politics

NFU Cymru has expressed ‘profound disappointment’ on water regulation vote

NFU Cymru has expressed profound disappointment that a vote on a motion to annul all-Wales NVZ regulations was narrowly lost...
Water regulations vote a ‘betrayal of Welsh farming’ – FUW

Agri Politics

Water regulations vote a ‘betrayal of Welsh farming’ – FUW

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has expressed its bitter disappointment with Senedd members who failed to support a motion...
Farm businesses can play a ‘key role’ in investment-led recovery – NFU

Agri Politics

Farm businesses can play a ‘key role’ in investment-led recovery – NFU

National Farmers Union (NFU) president Minette Batters said that the new budget announced by Rishi Sunak today (March 3), “underlines...
Food and drink manufacturers will ‘welcome’ today’s budget – FDF

Agri-Business

Food and drink manufacturers will ‘welcome’ today’s budget – FDF

The chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), Ian Wright CBE, said that food and drink manufacturers will...
John Deere announces new 9R Series tractor range

Machinery

John Deere announces new 9R Series tractor range

John Deere has announced its new 9R Series tractor range, headed by the 691hp flagship models 9R 640 and 9RX...
NSA postpones all major regional events for 2021

Sheep

NSA postpones all major regional events for 2021

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has made the decision to postpone its major regional events this year. Despite the promise...
2 new JCB dealers appointed in south west England

Machinery

2 new JCB dealers appointed in south west England

JCB Agriculture has announced the appointment of two new dealers in the south west of England and also unveiled plans...
NFU Cymru questions lawfulness of new water quality regulations

Agri Politics

NFU Cymru questions lawfulness of new water quality regulations

NFU Cymru’s lawyers have written to the Welsh government to question the lawfulness of the decision to introduce new water...
British Pig & Poultry Fair forum to appear online for the first time

Pig/Poultry

British Pig & Poultry Fair forum to appear online for the first time

The renowned British Pig & Poultry Fair forums will be appearing online for the first time on May 12, 2021....
Tractor collides with electricity pole resulting in power cuts to over 800 addresses

Rural Life

Tractor collides with electricity pole resulting in power cuts to over 800 addresses

A tractor which collided with an electricity pole in Worcester has caused power to be cut to over 800 addresses...
Refreshed strategy for the Scottish Dairy sector launched

Dairy

Refreshed strategy for the Scottish Dairy sector launched

The refreshed strategy for the Scottish Dairy sector has been launched online today (Tuesday, March 2). ‘Scotland’s Dairy Sector –...
Emergency use of neonic seed treatment in sugar beet will not be triggered this year

Arable

Emergency use of neonic seed treatment in sugar beet will not be triggered this year

It has been confirmed by the British Beet Research Association (BBRO), that the emergency use of neonic seed treatment in sugar...
Requirement for a ‘tough balance to be struck’ on trade deals and food standards

Agri Politics

Requirement for a ‘tough balance to be struck’ on trade deals and food standards

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has responded to the report by the Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC). NFU president Minette...
Cereals 2021 crop plots have wintered well ahead of planned show

Rural Life

Cereals 2021 crop plots have wintered well ahead of planned show

The crop plots at the Lincolnshire Cereals event site have wintered well and are going into spring in strong shape,...
Duchy College awarded £1.2 million to spearhead net zero farming project

Rural Life

Duchy College awarded £1.2 million to spearhead net zero farming project

Duchy College has been awarded over £1.2 million from the Climate Action Fund to run a project tasked with helping...
Consultation proposals will cause ‘significant disruption to livestock transportation’

Agri Politics

Consultation proposals will cause ‘significant disruption to livestock transportation’

NFU Cymru has said that many proposals within the Welsh government and Defra’s Welfare in Transport consultation will cause significant...
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