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.

Latest cereal supply and demand report shows small surplus before exports

Arable

Latest cereal supply and demand report shows small surplus before exports

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has published its latest Cereal Supply and Demand Estimates report. The estimates are based...
FDF revises Ambition 2025 plan due to early achievement of targets

Agri-Business

FDF revises Ambition 2025 plan due to early achievement of targets

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has today released its sustainability-focused Ambition 2025 Progress Report, seeing impressive progress with targets...
Food and drink industry ‘key to the country’s economic recovery’ post lockdown

Agri Politics

Food and drink industry ‘key to the country’s economic recovery’ post lockdown

The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out his four-step plan to lift lockdown restrictions across the UK which...
Eustice sets out approach for future agricultural policy

Agri Politics

Eustice sets out approach for future agricultural policy

Environment Secretary George Eustice has said farmers can face the future with confidence now that we have left the EU...
‘The market is failing to deliver sustainable solutions for farm tenancies’ – TFA

Agri Politics

‘The market is failing to deliver sustainable solutions for farm tenancies’ – TFA

The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) is lobbying for changes in the taxation framework within which farm tenancies operate to secure...
First confirmed cases of H5N8 avian influenza recorded in humans in Russia

Pig/Poultry

First confirmed cases of H5N8 avian influenza recorded in humans in Russia

Russia has recorded the first confirmed transmission of the H5N8 avian influenza (bird flu) virus from bird to human. Seven...
Defra proposals on animal transport is ‘damaging’ – NFU Scotland

Agri-Business

Defra proposals on animal transport is ‘damaging’ – NFU Scotland

NFU Scotland (NFUS) president Martin Kennedy has urged farmers and crofters to respond directly to damaging the Department for Environment,...
NSA launches its 2021 sheep worrying survey

Sheep

NSA launches its 2021 sheep worrying survey

With increasing numbers of devastating dog attacks on livestock continuing to be reported, the National Sheep Association (NSA) launched its...
Ardent Hire to add 525 JCB telescopic handlers to its fleet

Machinery

Ardent Hire to add 525 JCB telescopic handlers to its fleet

The UK’s biggest telehandler hirer is expanding its fleet further – by placing an order for £26 million worth of...
2 people killed in collision between livestock lorry and 2 cars

Rural Life

2 people killed in collision between livestock lorry and 2 cars

Two people have been killed in a road traffic accident between a livestock lorry and two cars which took place...
Election of second-generation NFYFC chairman ‘takes the reins 25 years after her father’

Rural Life

Election of second-generation NFYFC chairman ‘takes the reins 25 years after her father’

The new chairman of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) has been elected to the position a quarter...
Award-winning wildlife photojournalist to join judges for annual BVA competition

Rural Life

Award-winning wildlife photojournalist to join judges for annual BVA competition

Internationally acclaimed wildlife photojournalist Aaron Gekoski has been named fifth judge as part of a panel, for the 2021 British...
NSA offers farmers chance to win sustainably produced farm equipment

Environment

NSA offers farmers chance to win sustainably produced farm equipment

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is delighted to announce it is teaming up with quality recycled product manufacturer Solway Recycling...
FUW to host information webinar on livestock worrying

Rural Life

FUW to host information webinar on livestock worrying

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW), jointly with Wales YFC and FUW Insurance Services, is hosting a livestock worrying webinar...
Farming Help Awareness Week aims to provide support to the farming community

Rural Life

Farming Help Awareness Week aims to provide support to the farming community

The Addington Fund, FCN, Forage Aid, RABI and RSABI are five agricultural charities that provide support and are operating nationally...
Versatile John Deere tractor and Michelin tyre combination boosts farm efficiency

Machinery

Versatile John Deere tractor and Michelin tyre combination boosts farm efficiency

Investing in three identical John Deere 6250R tractors, capable of carrying out almost any task and equipped with the latest...
Tomnah’a Market Garden wins second NEWBIE Award for Innovative New Entrants

Agri-Business

Tomnah’a Market Garden wins second NEWBIE Award for Innovative New Entrants

Tomnah’a Market Garden, a community-focused enterprise located at Comrie Croft in Perthshire, has been declared the winner of the NEWBIE...
‘Mental health awareness more important than ever’ – NFU

Rural Life

‘Mental health awareness more important than ever’ – NFU

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is joining the Farm Safety Foundation’s #MindYourHead campaign to raise awareness of mental health at...
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