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.

Farmers urged to vaccinate livestock for clostridial diseases
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...

Down to Earth events to return in summer 2023
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...

Every lamb counts for 2023 – Volac
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...

Vets learn techniques to improve Johne’s disease management
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...

Kuhn expands its parts sales team
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...

BVA seeks nominations for next junior vice-president
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...

Road safety on rural roads over the holidays
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...

Bob Kennard awarded NSA Unsung Hero award
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...

45,000 seasonal worker visas made available for 2023
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...

Welsh food and drink showcased at Singapore expo
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...

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

Fermanagh farmer fined £1,000 for polluting watercourse
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...

Poor grid connections restricting contributions to renewable energy targets
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...

High levels of air pollution being recorded in Northern Ireland
High levels of air pollution being recorded in Northern Ireland

The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has warned that Northern Ireland is experiencing high pollution levels in...

Roof contractor fined £1,000 after fatal fall on Fermangh farm
Roof contractor fined £1,000 after fatal fall on Fermangh farm

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has successfully led a prosecution against an Enniskillen based roofing contractor....

Farming and food production must be classed as ‘critical industries’ – NFUS
Farming and food production must be classed as ‘critical industries’ – NFUS

Farming and food production must be viewed as critical industries when the UK government announces its review of the Energy...

GBL completes £2.6m seed financing round
GBL completes £2.6m seed financing round

Green Bioactives Ltd (GBL) has announced that it has successfully completed a £2.6 million seed financing round. The funding round...

Project Butterfly gets £4m in funding for sustainable factory projects
Project Butterfly gets £4m in funding for sustainable factory projects

Northern Irish food company Moy Park, together with a consortium of UK companies known as Project Butterfly, has secured £4...