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.

HGV drivers reminded to check tyres following latest legislation change

Rural Life

HGV drivers reminded to check tyres following latest legislation change

The Countryside Alliance is encouraging owners of HGVs – including horseboxes and livestock carriers – to check their tyres following...
UK organic market hits highest growth level in 15 years

Agri-Business

UK organic market hits highest growth level in 15 years

The Soil Association Certification’s Organic Market Report 2021 reveals the organic market in the UK is now worth £2.79 billion,...
First Milk creamery hits First4Milk sustainability milestones

Dairy

First Milk creamery hits First4Milk sustainability milestones

First Milk has announced that its creamery at Haverfordwest has hit two sustainability milestones recently. December 2020 saw the creamery,...
FUW meets with BMPA to discuss Brexit concerns on meat exports

Agri-Business

FUW meets with BMPA to discuss Brexit concerns on meat exports

Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) members from Montgomeryshire, as well as the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA), have met with...
Little elected as new president of NIVA and BVA NI branch

N.Ireland

Little elected as new president of NIVA and BVA NI branch

The Northern Ireland branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) have jointly...
Agricultural Wages Board announces pay increase for NI farm workers

N.Ireland

Agricultural Wages Board announces pay increase for NI farm workers

The Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland has announced a pay increase for agricultural workers which amounts to a 1% increase...
Welsh farming unions raise concerns about future direction of Welsh agri policy

Agri Politics

Welsh farming unions raise concerns about future direction of Welsh agri policy

The Welsh farming unions and Wales YFC have written to the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs to express...
Grants to be made available for farmers to prepare for new ammonia permitting rules

Agri Politics

Grants to be made available for farmers to prepare for new ammonia permitting rules

Farmers should prepare for significant changes when it comes to ammonia emissions after Farming Minister Victoria Prentis announced plans to...
United Auctions issues new regulations and security measures for upcoming live auction

Beef

United Auctions issues new regulations and security measures for upcoming live auction

United Auctions will be enforcing a strict set of regulations and security controls to ensure the safety of staff and...
Farmers say poor rural connectivity is leaving them behind

Rural Life

Farmers say poor rural connectivity is leaving them behind

More than four in 10 farmers still don’t have adequate fast and reliable broadband in order to run a modern-day...
Tenant farmers show strong interest in BPS Lump Sum exit scheme

Agri Politics

Tenant farmers show strong interest in BPS Lump Sum exit scheme

The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has published the findings of its survey of tenant farmer views on the Department for...
NFU Scotland urges members to engage with Red Tractor review

Agri Politics

NFU Scotland urges members to engage with Red Tractor review

Red Tractor Assurance is undertaking a periodic review of farm assurance standards across multiple sectors and NFU Scotland is urging...
RHASS gives update on 2021 Royal Highland Show plans

Rural Life

RHASS gives update on 2021 Royal Highland Show plans

The Royal Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has spoken about the current planning situation for the 2021 Royal Highland Show....
FUW appoints new group managing director

Agri Politics

FUW appoints new group managing director

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has announced a new role – FUW group managing director, who will oversee the...
New world record price of £28,455 fetched for a sheepdog at auction

Rural Life

New world record price of £28,455 fetched for a sheepdog at auction

A sale of sheepdogs at Dolgellau Mart in Wales brought with it a world record sale for a working sheepdog...
2021 Turriff show cancelled due to ‘continued uncertainty’ around Covid-19

Rural Life

2021 Turriff show cancelled due to ‘continued uncertainty’ around Covid-19

Organisers of the Turriff Show in Scotland have announced that the event will not run in 2021 as planned due...
Yorkshire Water grants young farmer opportunity to run Scow Hall Farm

Rural Life

Yorkshire Water grants young farmer opportunity to run Scow Hall Farm

23 year-old Robert McAneney will take over tenancy at Yorkshire Water’s Scow Hall Farm, under its new Beyond Nature Next Generation...
FUW warns farmers to be on the lookout for potential scams

Agri-Business

FUW warns farmers to be on the lookout for potential scams

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is urging members to be aware of scams and cold callers, as recent incidents...
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