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.

‘Agriculture Bill secures fairer share of red meat levy for each nation’

Agri Politics

‘Agriculture Bill secures fairer share of red meat levy for each nation’

Changes to the distribution of red meat levy across England, Wales and Scotland will be implemented next year to recognise...
NFU Scotland welcomes proposed changes to Permitted Development Rights

Agri Politics

NFU Scotland welcomes proposed changes to Permitted Development Rights

NFU Scotland (NFUS) has warmly welcomed proposed changes to Permitted Development Rights (PDR) as a fillip to business development and...
Farmer suffers serious injuries after falling into a quarry

Rural Life

Farmer suffers serious injuries after falling into a quarry

A farmer is in a “serious but stable” condition after falling 40m into a quarry while tending to his livestock....
Forage acid loading predicted to be high in TMRs this winter

Arable

Forage acid loading predicted to be high in TMRs this winter

Early forage analyses suggest the acid loading effect of many grass and maize silages will be high within total mixed...
Pet owners warned to be wary of being ‘Petfished’

Rural Life

Pet owners warned to be wary of being ‘Petfished’

Those looking to bring a new puppy or kitten home this Christmas are being urged to research the person behind...
New Tramspread slurry pinchers aim to reduce spillages

Machinery

New Tramspread slurry pinchers aim to reduce spillages

Tramspread has released two new slurry hose pinchers to help reduce the risk of slurry spillages. The lightweight “Handy” is...
Meat exporters to be shown new ways of working during Covid-19

Agri Politics

Meat exporters to be shown new ways of working during Covid-19

Meat exporters in the UK will have the opportunity to learn about new ways of working as a result of...
Survey launched to tackle health and disease challenges across the ruminant sectors

Beef

Survey launched to tackle health and disease challenges across the ruminant sectors

The newly formed UK wide group Ruminant Health and Welfare (RH&W) has launched a survey to identify disease priorities across...
Research shows consumers disliked foods with added hormones or chlorine wash

Agri-Business

Research shows consumers disliked foods with added hormones or chlorine wash

New economic research from the University of Kent, University of Reading and IHS Markit, reveals the extent to which UK...
BSW Group announces takeover of Dick Brothers Forestry

Forestry

BSW Group announces takeover of Dick Brothers Forestry

The UK’s largest integrated sawmilling and forestry business BSW Group has announced a takeover of Dick Brothers Forestry Limited. Dick Brothers...
SLE welcomes new strategy for rural land payments

Agri Politics

SLE welcomes new strategy for rural land payments

The Scottish government strategy for rural payments for 2020-21 will be broadly welcomed by farmers and land managers, according to...
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared in Great Britain

Pig/Poultry

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared in Great Britain

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared across England, Wales and Scotland to mitigate the risk of the...
More than 50 stolen power tools and machines recovered in police raid

Rural Life

More than 50 stolen power tools and machines recovered in police raid

Police in Sussex recovered over 50 stolen farm machines and power tools after executing a search warrant at a premises...
‘Agriculture Bill clears way for devastating impact on rural communities’ – FUW

Agri Politics

‘Agriculture Bill clears way for devastating impact on rural communities’ – FUW

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) says the newly passed Agriculture Act could open the door to devastating impacts on...
FUW urges members to take advantage of free sheep scab testing

Sheep

FUW urges members to take advantage of free sheep scab testing

News that examination of skin scrape samples from sheep showing suspect clinical signs of sheep scab is being offered free...
NFU Scotland welcomes passing of Agriculture Bill

Agri Politics

NFU Scotland welcomes passing of Agriculture Bill

NFU Scotland (NFUS) has welcomed the passage of the UK Agriculture Bill in Westminster as a “significant step forward in...
‘Next 50 days are critical to fortunes of Scottish food and farming’

Agri Politics

‘Next 50 days are critical to fortunes of Scottish food and farming’

With the latest round of Brexit negotiations between the UK and the EU underway, the next 50 days are critical...
‘Agriculture Act marks new era for British food and farming’ – NFU

Agri Politics

‘Agriculture Act marks new era for British food and farming’ – NFU

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has hailed the introduction of the Agriculture Act as a “landmark moment” for post-Brexit farming,...
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