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

Farmers urged to vaccinate livestock for clostridial diseases

Two leading livestock vets are urging farmers to vaccinate their livestock this winter for clostridial diseases, as more animals are...

January 2, 2023

Rural Life

Down to Earth events to return in summer 2023

The Down to Earth regenerative farming events for livestock producers is back with two events this year, following what the...

January 1, 2023

Sheep

Every lamb counts for 2023 – Volac

With UK lamb prices expected to mirror the trend of the last couple of years and remain firm into 2023...

December 31, 2022

Dairy

Vets learn techniques to improve Johne’s disease management

New techniques that can improve Johne’s disease management in dairy herds, including a new priority cull report, have been welcomed...

December 27, 2022

Machinery

Kuhn expands its parts sales team

Kuhn has chosen to improve its parts-support function by employing two new parts sales-specialists. These are James Fox, who will...

December 26, 2022

Rural Life

BVA seeks nominations for next junior vice-president

Applications are now open for the next British Veterinary Association (BVA) junior vice-president, who will go on to become president...

December 24, 2022

Rural Life

Road safety on rural roads over the holidays

Road safety is always paramount. However, in particular at this time of the year, drivers of rural roads should exercise...

December 24, 2022

Sheep

Bob Kennard awarded NSA Unsung Hero award

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has named Bob Kennard as the 2022 recipient of its NSA Bob Payne Unsung Hero...

December 18, 2022

Agri-Business

45,000 seasonal worker visas made available for 2023

45,000 visas for seasonal workers will be available for businesses next year, the government confirmed today (December 16). The allocation...

December 16, 2022

Agri-Business

Welsh food and drink showcased at Singapore expo

A delegation of Welsh food centres, led by the Welsh Government’s Food and Drink Division, has visited Singapore to attend...

December 16, 2022

N.Ireland

NI Protocol talks to resume in Brussels between the UK and EU

The vice-president of the European Union (EU) Maros Sefcovic is due to meet the British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly in Brussels...

December 15, 2022

N.Ireland

Fermanagh farmer fined £1,000 for polluting watercourse

A Co. Fermanagh farmer has been convicted at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court for a water pollution offence. Cyril Loane (60) from...

December 15, 2022

Environment

Poor grid connections restricting contributions to renewable energy targets

Inability to secure grid connections and planning permission limitations are severely restricting the role that farmers, crofters and landowners are...

December 14, 2022