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.

Farmer dies after being struck by a vehicle at a livestock mart

Rural Life

Farmer dies after being struck by a vehicle at a livestock mart

A farmer in North Yorkshire has died from injuries sustained in an accident at a livestock mart. The incident happened...
NFU Scotland launches broadband connectivity survey

Rural Life

NFU Scotland launches broadband connectivity survey

NFU Scotland is asking its members to fill out its inaugural connectivity survey, to help lobby for improved mobile and...
JCB unveils 4 new fully electric machines

Machinery

JCB unveils 4 new fully electric machines

JCB has unveiled its new range of fully-electric products in a virtual launch at its headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire. Four zero-emission...
134,000 trees to be planted through £10 million Urban Tree Challenge Fund

Environment

134,000 trees to be planted through £10 million Urban Tree Challenge Fund

More than 50 projects led by community and volunteer groups, councils and individuals have been awarded a share of a...
NFU Scotland reminds farmers of SUSSS deadline

Sheep

NFU Scotland reminds farmers of SUSSS deadline

NFU Scotland is reminding hill farmers and crofters that the deadline for applying to the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme...
New boom spreader on the market from KUHN

Machinery

New boom spreader on the market from KUHN

KUHN Farm Machinery has launched the Aero GT 60.1, a trailed pneumatic boom spreader that is available in 30m, 32m...
Government launches new £80 million fund for green jobs and national parks

Environment

Government launches new £80 million fund for green jobs and national parks

Plans to help kickstart the UK’s green recovery have been unveiled yesterday (Wednesday, November 18), including the expansion of protected...
2020 Midlands Agricultural Engineering apprentice winners announced

Rural Life

2020 Midlands Agricultural Engineering apprentice winners announced

The winners of the 2020 Midlands Agricultural Engineering Apprentice Awards have been announced, with four young agricultural apprentices the happy...
‘No simple answers to ridding the country of bovine TB’

Beef

‘No simple answers to ridding the country of bovine TB’

NFU Cymru has responded to the Welsh government’s statement on the Bovine TB Eradication Programme. NFU Cymru deputy president Aled...
TFA asks ‘have the wheels fallen off the Brexit bus?’

Agri Politics

TFA asks ‘have the wheels fallen off the Brexit bus?’

The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has expressed its worry that the farming industry in the UK faces a hugely difficult...
Oxford University students have voted to ban beef and lamb on campus

Rural Life

Oxford University students have voted to ban beef and lamb on campus

Oxford University students have voted to ban beef and lamb at campus canteens. The Oxford University Student Union passed a...
We need to ‘avoid the catastrophe of a no-deal Brexit at all costs’ – FUW

Agri Politics

We need to ‘avoid the catastrophe of a no-deal Brexit at all costs’ – FUW

With little over six weeks to go before the end of the EU withdrawal period and many areas of agreement...
Eustice must provide ‘urgent clarity’ over tariffs comment – NFU Scotland

Agri Politics

Eustice must provide ‘urgent clarity’ over tariffs comment – NFU Scotland

Comments made by George Eustice on the BBC regarding tariffs have angered Scottish farmers and crofters ahead of a crucial...
‘No-deal’ reports emphasise importance of securing EU trade deal – NFU Cymru

Agri Politics

‘No-deal’ reports emphasise importance of securing EU trade deal – NFU Cymru

Following media reports around a “no-deal” Brexit and its potential impact on Welsh farming, NFU Cymru has again stressed the...
‘Eustice’s comments will have angered many of our nation’s sheep farmers’ – NSA

Agri Politics

‘Eustice’s comments will have angered many of our nation’s sheep farmers’ – NSA

Comments made by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, George Eustice, on BBC One’s Andrew Marr...
Updated rules for seasonal farm workers arriving into the UK

Agri-Business

Updated rules for seasonal farm workers arriving into the UK

Seasonal workers arriving in England to carry out vital work on farms ahead of Christmas will now be able to...
‘Dairy farmers will not be affected by potential 35% tariffs on goods’ – Eustice

Agri Politics

‘Dairy farmers will not be affected by potential 35% tariffs on goods’ – Eustice

Environment secretary George Eustice has said that British dairy farmers will not be affected by potential tariffs of up to...
Central England Co-op announces retirement of COO and CFO

Agri-Business

Central England Co-op announces retirement of COO and CFO

Central England Co-op has announced that its chief operating officer (COO) and chief financial officer (CFO) are set to take...
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