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.

Agrisearch to invest £400k in GrassCheck programme
Agrisearch to invest £400k in GrassCheck programme

AgriSearch has annouced that it is investing over £400K,000 into its flagship GrassCheck programme over the next three years. Announcing...

Concerns raised over the future of the Seasonal Workers Scheme
Concerns raised over the future of the Seasonal Workers Scheme

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU), is writing to Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick amid concerns over visas for seasonal workers in...

Legislation introduced to cut MLA pay and extended NI Executive formation deadline
Legislation introduced to cut MLA pay and extended NI Executive formation deadline

MLA’s in Northern Ireland face pay cuts as new legislation is set to come into effect to encourage the formation...

UK government to contribute £4m in funding to fight international wildlife crime
UK government to contribute £4m in funding to fight international wildlife crime

The UK government is pledging £4 million in funding towards the International Consortium on Combatting Wildlife Crime (ICCWC). The announcement...

Elderly man ‘seriously injured’ by escaped cow from mart
Elderly man ‘seriously injured’ by escaped cow from mart

An elderly man has been airlifted to Cardiff University Hospital of Wales with ‘serious injuries’ after being attacked by an...

BVA welcomes reduction in veterinary antibiotic use
BVA welcomes reduction in veterinary antibiotic use

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the publication of two new reports that show overall reductions in the sale...

First Milk announces dairy partnership with Arla Foods
First Milk announces dairy partnership with Arla Foods

Dairy co-operative, First Milk, has announced that it has agreed a new partnership with Arla Foods to produce a specialist...

Renewable energy can keep farmers in control of energy bills – NFU Energy
Renewable energy can keep farmers in control of energy bills – NFU Energy

Farms facing high energy costs are being encouraged optimise renewable energy assets as a way of cutting costs. Experts speaking...

Forestry Commission to reopen Woodland Officer programme
Forestry Commission to reopen Woodland Officer programme

The Forestry Commission has announced it will reopen its Woodland Officer programme in 2023 to foster a growing, highly skilled...

New Holland appoints Rea Valley Tractors as a dealer
New Holland appoints Rea Valley Tractors as a dealer

New Holland Agriculture has appointed Rea Valley Tractors Ltd. to its dealer network with effect from November 1. Rea Valley...

Montgomeryshire farmer wins community farming award
Montgomeryshire farmer wins community farming award

A young Montgomeryshire farmer has been named as the Wales winner of the National Farmers Union (NFU) Community Farming Heroes...

Farm safety demonstrations to take place at the Midlands Machinery Show
Farm safety demonstrations to take place at the Midlands Machinery Show

Farming’s safety record will be tackled by the organisers of the upcoming Midlands Machinery Show on November 16-17, with practical...

Fendt to showcase new models at LAMMA
Fendt to showcase new models at LAMMA

Fendt returns to LAMMA in January with a host of new machinery and technology for visitors to see for the...

BVA council seeks seven vets for 3-year terms
BVA council seeks seven vets for 3-year terms

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is seeking seven vets from across the UK to join its council for the next...

NSA to host Next Generation events for sheep farmers
NSA to host Next Generation events for sheep farmers

Young people with an enthusiasm for the UK sheep sector are invited to join two free events later this month...

NI Water completes improvement works on Campsie pumping station
NI Water completes improvement works on Campsie pumping station

NI Water has announced the completion of a £5 million Improvement Scheme at the River Faughan Water Pumping Station (WPS)...

Consumers cutting down on shopping due to inflation – report
Consumers cutting down on shopping due to inflation – report

The number of consumers cutting back on their grocery shopping as a result of inflation has grown significantly during the...

Energy bill supports introduced for NI households
Energy bill supports introduced for NI households

Households in Northern Ireland will receive money off their energy bills as the UK government’s Energy Price Guarantee launches. The...