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.

BVA calls for practices to follow Good Veterinary Workplaces Voluntary Code

Agri-Business

BVA calls for practices to follow Good Veterinary Workplaces Voluntary Code

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is appealing to veterinary settings across the UK to commit to its vision for good...
13 thefts of GPS from tractors recorded over the weekend

Rural Life

13 thefts of GPS from tractors recorded over the weekend

Lincolnshire Police have reported that 13 incidents of GPS thefts from tractors were reported between September 17 and September 19...
TFA calls for farmers to ‘take the initiative’ for farm rent reviews

Rural Life

TFA calls for farmers to ‘take the initiative’ for farm rent reviews

The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) is advising all tenant farmers to consider whether they should be pursuing a farm rent...
‘Controlling everything you can on farm is a must’ – NFU commends new insight software

Agri Politics

‘Controlling everything you can on farm is a must’ – NFU commends new insight software

Leaders of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) have called for greater awareness of new technology available to help farms maximise...
Second demonstration planned as controversial Agricultural Bill is finalised

Agri Politics

Second demonstration planned as controversial Agricultural Bill is finalised

A campaign group for farmers is planning a second protest in Parliament Square in Westminster in response to the return...
NFU requests clarity on future agri-environment management schemes

Environment

NFU requests clarity on future agri-environment management schemes

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has stated that it has written to the Scottish government to request clarity on...
Hop growers left questioning their viability after drop in demand due to Covid-19

Arable

Hop growers left questioning their viability after drop in demand due to Covid-19

British hop growers have been left with serious questions about the viability of their businesses after the government rejected industry...
Farmers warned to be vigilant after a spate of tractor navigation thefts

Rural Life

Farmers warned to be vigilant after a spate of tractor navigation thefts

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is urging farmers to be vigilant following reports by South Wales Police that there...
Pigmeat prices continue to drift downwards with the threat of Covid-19 and ASF

Pig/Poultry

Pigmeat prices continue to drift downwards with the threat of Covid-19 and ASF

For much of 2020, the volume of pigmeat leaving UK abattoirs has been lower than earlier recorded levels, a contributory...
The food system needs to be based on production for ‘need rather than greed’

Agri-Business

The food system needs to be based on production for ‘need rather than greed’

With debate ranging from trade and nutrition, to the conversations forming around food and the upcoming United Nations (UN) Food...
Flytipping: ‘Scotland’s beautiful countryside continues to be blighted by people’s rubbish’

Agri Politics

Flytipping: ‘Scotland’s beautiful countryside continues to be blighted by people’s rubbish’

Scotland’s leading rural and environmental organisations have written an open letter to Roseanna Cunningham MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate...
Honey bees under threat from highly-contagious disease outbreak

Rural Life

Honey bees under threat from highly-contagious disease outbreak

Norfolk beekeepers have reported an outbreak of two highly-contagious diseases for honey bees in the Fakenham and Wells area which...
Outdoor use of metaldehyde to be banned by 2022

Environment

Outdoor use of metaldehyde to be banned by 2022

The outdoor use of metaldehyde, a pesticide used to control slugs on farms and in gardens, is set to be...
Tractor driver stopped for using mobile phone while driving

Rural Life

Tractor driver stopped for using mobile phone while driving

The driver of a John Deere tractor was caught red-handed by Staffordshire Police driving along the A50 while using his...
Banham Poultry reopens after Covid-19 outbreak forced closure

Pig/Poultry

Banham Poultry reopens after Covid-19 outbreak forced closure

A chicken factory in Norfolk has reopened its doors after more than 100 workers at the factory tested positive for...
Arsonists set farmer’s bale stack ablaze

Rural Life

Arsonists set farmer’s bale stack ablaze

A farmer in East Yorkshire has become the target of arsonists after having a bale stack set alight in his...
UK beef heads stateside for the first time in nearly 25 years

Beef

UK beef heads stateside for the first time in nearly 25 years

UK beef will be heading across the Atlantic Ocean for the first time in 24 years after three UK processors...
Thief caught on camera breaking into farm and stealing goods

Rural Life

Thief caught on camera breaking into farm and stealing goods

A thief has been caught on camera breaking into a farm container in Bolton and stealing valuable equipment – just...
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