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 results show very high yield potential for newest Pioneer maize variety

Arable

Latest results show very high yield potential for newest Pioneer maize variety

The 2020 results from the annual Pioneer Accurate Crop Testing System (PACTS) trials show Pioneer’s newest hybrid, P7948, offers farmers...
Trimble-Müller partnership boosts farm efficiencies

Machinery

Trimble-Müller partnership boosts farm efficiencies

Farmers using precision technology can enjoy higher accuracy, reduced fuel consumption and less overlap following a collaboration between Müller-Elektronik and...
Updated version of Skippy Scout aims to speed up crop walking

Machinery

Updated version of Skippy Scout aims to speed up crop walking

A new version of a pioneering mobile app has been launched by agricultural software specialist Drone Ag. “Skippy Scout, version...
Wild and Game launches special February recipe box

Agri-Business

Wild and Game launches special February recipe box

Wild and Game, the Bristol-based company on a mission to get more people in the UK enjoying wild game, is...
New Goodyear Farm Tyres distributor for the UK to be located in Devon

Machinery

New Goodyear Farm Tyres distributor for the UK to be located in Devon

A leading tyre specialist in Devon which has more than 40 years’ experience has become a new distributor for Goodyear...
Is simplifying supply chains the key to better beef?

Beef

Is simplifying supply chains the key to better beef?

Convoluted supply chains often prevent farmers from focusing on consumer needs – but better collaboration and data use could significantly...
River levels remain exceptionally high across England due to heavy rain

Rural Life

River levels remain exceptionally high across England due to heavy rain

Flooding remains a threat to many areas in northern and central England after heavy rain from Storm Christoph falling on...
‘Time to decide future of AHDB horticulture’ – opposition to horticulture levy

Agri Politics

‘Time to decide future of AHDB horticulture’ – opposition to horticulture levy

Growers opposed to the continuation of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) in the horticultural sector have urged others...
Straw shortage means farmers must be efficient with straw use over the winter months

Arable

Straw shortage means farmers must be efficient with straw use over the winter months

A shortage of straw across the country has left many livestock farmers wondering how to make the best use of...
Livestock prices remain robust in early weeks of 2021

Beef

Livestock prices remain robust in early weeks of 2021

Average prices for both lamb and beef have remained at historically high levels for the first weeks of the new...
‘Making simple modifications can help improve cattle performance when housing’

Beef

‘Making simple modifications can help improve cattle performance when housing’

Leading specialist in cattle health and housing Jamie Robertson has been working with a Welsh animal health project to share...
Devon student wins RABDF Dairy Student of the Year award

Rural Life

Devon student wins RABDF Dairy Student of the Year award

A final year student from Harper Adams University has beat off six other finalists and one of the highest number...
Minister Prentis pledges her support to the UK sheep sector

Sheep

Minister Prentis pledges her support to the UK sheep sector

The National Sheep Association (NSA) welcomed Minister for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Victoria Prentis as guest speaker at...
NFU Scotland briefs MSPs ahead of vote on Protection of Livestock Bill

Agri Politics

NFU Scotland briefs MSPs ahead of vote on Protection of Livestock Bill

NFU Scotland has briefed members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) ahead of the Scottish Parliament debating and voting on the...
Severe flood warnings to remain in place across England for Storm Christoph

Rural Life

Severe flood warnings to remain in place across England for Storm Christoph

There remains a significant risk of flooding after heavy rain from Storm Christoph falling on already saturated ground led to...
Grow Your Own Potatoes Programme to continue in 2021

Arable

Grow Your Own Potatoes Programme to continue in 2021

The Grow Your Own Potatoes (GYOP) Programme will go ahead as planned in 2021 with the support of the potato...
Central England Co-op announces 9.2% increases in sales over the Christmas period

Agri-Business

Central England Co-op announces 9.2% increases in sales over the Christmas period

Central England Co-op has announced a 9.2% increase in like-for-like sales (excluding fuel) over the Christmas and New Year period....
Increase in flood warnings due to rain caused by Storm Christoph

Environment

Increase in flood warnings due to rain caused by Storm Christoph

Heavy rain from Storm Christoph falling on already saturated ground has continued to affect parts of northern, central and eastern...
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