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.

NFU seeking application for student and young farmer programmes
NFU seeking application for student and young farmer programmes

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is looking for young people passionate about British food and farming to help represent the...

AHDB to attend major food event in Singapore
AHDB to attend major food event in Singapore

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will be in Singapore next week at a major international food and drink...

Tree planting commitments must not hinder food production ability
Tree planting commitments must not hinder food production ability

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru has reaffirmed that tree planting initiatives emanating from newly announced Welsh government grant funding...

Farmers seeking to improve efficiency with machinery investments
Farmers seeking to improve efficiency with machinery investments

Farmers are showing increased interest in machinery and equipment that will help them to farm more sustainably and lower their...

£32m for Welsh farmers to plant 86 million trees
£32m for Welsh farmers to plant 86 million trees

Welsh Minister for Climate Change, Julie James, has announced £32m for farmers and landowners to help Wales plant 86 million...

SUSSS scheme opens for applications
SUSSS scheme opens for applications

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland is reminding hill farmers and crofters that the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS),...

Sheep farmers urged to celebrate Love Lamb Week
Sheep farmers urged to celebrate Love Lamb Week

On the dawn of Love Lamb Week, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging the nation’s sheep farmers to get...

Guide launched to mitigate avian influenza in wild birds
Guide launched to mitigate avian influenza in wild birds

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Welsh government have set out guidance in response to...

NSA calls for robust food policy during cost-of-living crisis
NSA calls for robust food policy during cost-of-living crisis

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for a robust food policy that protects British producers and consumers from further...

NFU Scotland calls for clarity on Scottish agricultural policies
NFU Scotland calls for clarity on Scottish agricultural policies

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has expressed deep disappointment that greater detail on future agricultural policy options is still...

Final call for applications for DAERA forestry schemes
Final call for applications for DAERA forestry schemes

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) wishes to remind anyone planning on applying for grant aid for...

E10 petrol to be introduced in Northern Ireland from November 1
E10 petrol to be introduced in Northern Ireland from November 1

The UK government has announced that the introduction of E10 petrol as the standard grade of petrol in Northern Ireland...

John Deere announces dealer changes in Lincolnshire
John Deere announces dealer changes in Lincolnshire

Long-standing John Deere dealer JW Doubleday is to be sold to Ben Burgess in line with the manufacturer’s Dealer of...

Yamaha revises its ATV range for 2023
Yamaha revises its ATV range for 2023

Yamaha has announced a range of modifications and additions to its All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and side by side models with...

Volac employees to cycle 250 miles to raise money for charity
Volac employees to cycle 250 miles to raise money for charity

A 40-strong group of enthusiastic cyclists will forge a challenging 250-mile route east towards the Volac head office in Orwell...

Specialist course created for aspiring dairy producers
Specialist course created for aspiring dairy producers

A specialist course for aspiring dairy producers offering training and networking opportunities is open for applications. The Entrepreneurs in Dairying...

Welsh butchers prepare for world championships in the US
Welsh butchers prepare for world championships in the US

A team of talented Welsh butchers is primed and ready to represent Wales with great pride after an intensive period...

Survey launched to assess the impact of rising input costs on NI farms
Survey launched to assess the impact of rising input costs on NI farms

Following on from its farmer survey in the spring in which over 800 farmers participated, AgriSearch has launched an autumn...