William Kellett, Author at Agriland.co.uk

William Kellett

Virtual cook-along showcases British beef in Singapore

April 13, 2021

Chefs and importers in Singapore have had the chance to sample British beef as part of a series of virtual events run by…

Recent cold spell delays maize planting across the UK

April 13, 2021

Arable

Average soil temperatures are too low for maize planting just yet, warns Simon Preece of Corteva. He said that the recent dry weather…

Pigmeat prices struggle to match those seen in 2020

April 13, 2021

Agri-Business

Global farmgate prices for pigmeat have performed strongly over the first quarter of 2021. Although despite the recent increase, UK and European prices…

AHDB releases latest report on future opportunities for red meat and dairy

April 12, 2021

Agri-Business

With over a quarter of the population saying they plan to eat out less when lockdown eases, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board…

Marks and Spencer to introduce 30 million bees to British farms

April 12, 2021

Agri-Business

Marks and Spencer has started a new five year ‘Farming with Nature’ collaborative programme to support its Select Farmers to become more resilient…

Farm Business Income report shows ‘volatility’ between sectors – NFU

April 12, 2021

Agri-Business

Defra has released the provisional figures for the 2020/2021 Farm Business Income report. While some farmers are expected to see an increase in…

NFU Scotland creates posters to educate the public on responsible farmland access

April 11, 2021

Rural Life

NFU Scotland’s Next Generation group are reminding members that they have developed a range of colourful, educational posters, that are designed to inform…

NSA Next Generation Shepherd competition finalists step up to compete once again

April 11, 2021

Sheep

With the opportunity to win the title of National Sheep Association (NSA) Next Generation Shepherd of the Year halted due to Covid-19 last…

Learning to maximise soil health at Cereals

April 11, 2021

Arable

Soil is one of our most valuable assets, and soil health can be a key element in the fight against climate change –…

Mind Matters Initiative extends deadlines for research grants and symposium abstracts

April 10, 2021

Agri-Business

The Mind Matters Initiative has extended the deadlines for its Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grants, as well as its call for abstracts…

FUW to host virtual hustings across Wales

April 10, 2021

Agri Politics

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is hosting a series of virtual hustings to ensure that farmers have the opportunity to quiz the…

NSA welcomes launch of improved methods for controlling sheep scab

April 10, 2021

Sheep

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the launch of a new initiative exploring a structured approach to controlling sheep scab – and…

Refreshed Countryside Code ‘has fallen short of the mark’ – NSA

April 9, 2021

Rural Life

Following the launch of a new, refreshed Countryside Code last week, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has highlighted inadequacies in the advice given…