William Kellett

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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.

2022 Nuffield Farming Scholarship applications to open on January 13

Rural Life

2022 Nuffield Farming Scholarship applications to open on January 13

Applications for 2022 Nuffield Farming Scholarships will open on Wednesday January 13, 2021 on the trust’s website, and remain open...
Argentina lifts corn exports ban and introduces 30,000t daily sales cap

Arable

Argentina lifts corn exports ban and introduces 30,000t daily sales cap

The Argentinian agricultural ministry has announced that it will lift the ban on corn exports which was announced in December...
National Association of British and Irish Millers rebrands after 150 years

Agri-Business

National Association of British and Irish Millers rebrands after 150 years

The National Association of British and Irish Millers has undergone a rebrand after nearly 150 years in business. The company...
Continental launches new VF tyre in collaboration with ADAS and John Deere

Machinery

Continental launches new VF tyre in collaboration with ADAS and John Deere

Continental has collaborated with ADAS and John Deere to draw attention to how tyre technology can improve soil health. Richard...
Yamaha to offer free safety training for those who purchase a new Yamaha ATV

Machinery

Yamaha to offer free safety training for those who purchase a new Yamaha ATV

Yamaha has pledged to help improve farm safety by offering free All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) rider competency training from European All-Terrain...
NFU Cymru sounds security warning to farmers after quad bike thefts

Rural Life

NFU Cymru sounds security warning to farmers after quad bike thefts

NFU Cymru is warning farmers to be extra vigilant and mindful of on farm security after the union was made...
BVA issues pet safety warning after temperatures plunge

Rural Life

BVA issues pet safety warning after temperatures plunge

With freezing temperatures and icy conditions forecast in many parts of the country, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is advising...
NFU Scotland to host webinar on the future of Craibstone campus

Rural Life

NFU Scotland to host webinar on the future of Craibstone campus

NFU Scotland is encouraging its members from across Scotland to take part in a webinar on Thursday, January 14, to...
Trade-in scheme offered for farmers to upgrade to latest Topcon technology

Machinery

Trade-in scheme offered for farmers to upgrade to latest Topcon technology

Topcon dealer LH Agro has kick-started 2021 with the launch of a new trade-in scheme to make it more affordable...
BVA calls for animal owners to respect vets during lockdown period

Agri-Business

BVA calls for animal owners to respect vets during lockdown period

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has renewed its call for animal owners to respect their veterinary teams as practices adjust...
‘Huge mistake’ for government to ‘water down’ gene editing legislation – RSPCA

Agri Politics

‘Huge mistake’ for government to ‘water down’ gene editing legislation – RSPCA

The RSPCA has responded to the news that a consultation on gene editing was launched by Environment Secretary George Eustice...
Trust in the regulation of biotechnologies is ‘essential for farmers’

Agri Politics

Trust in the regulation of biotechnologies is ‘essential for farmers’

Responding to the announcement that the government is to launch a consultation on the future regulation of gene editing, National...
Minister Eustice launches consultation on gene editing

Agri Politics

Minister Eustice launches consultation on gene editing

Plans to consult on gene editing – which could unlock substantial benefits to nature, the environment and help farmers with crops...
NFU Cymru calls for greater responsibility from dog owners after sheep attack

Rural Life

NFU Cymru calls for greater responsibility from dog owners after sheep attack

NFU Cymru’s Livestock Board chairman has renewed the union’s call for dog owners to keep their pets on a lead...
Marts to run a ‘drop and go’ policy due to national lockdown

Beef

Marts to run a ‘drop and go’ policy due to national lockdown

Sales of livestock which are held within marts in the UK have been told to bring in a ‘drop and...
Government has not reauthorised use of the Vydate pesticide

Arable

Government has not reauthorised use of the Vydate pesticide

The UK government has taken the decision not to reauthorise the use of the pesticide Vydate, effective immediately. The pesticide,...
British Wool launches major cost-saving initiative after impact of Covid-19

Sheep

British Wool launches major cost-saving initiative after impact of Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant detrimental impact on the global wool market and despite the fact that British...
Red Tractor calls on farmers to help shape the future of farming

Agri-Business

Red Tractor calls on farmers to help shape the future of farming

Red Tractor has encouraged farmers to engage with it on a consultation process aimed to streamline the body’s food and...
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