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.

FUW urges members to take part in the #Run1000 challenge
FUW urges members to take part in the #Run1000 challenge

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is taking part in one of the biggest walking challenges yet, as it joins...

30 sheep killed in Christmas dog attack on a Cheshire farm
30 sheep killed in Christmas dog attack on a Cheshire farm

A farm in Cheshire has had 30 sheep killed in what was described as an ‘atrocious’ dog attack by Cheshire...

‘Any sky lantern sent up to celebrate the New Year could ruin a farmer’s 2021’ – NFU
‘Any sky lantern sent up to celebrate the New Year could ruin a farmer’s 2021’ – NFU

With New Year’s Eve approaching and families encouraged to stay at home this year, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is...

Timing of new rules on food promotions is ‘breath-taking and insulting’
Timing of new rules on food promotions is ‘breath-taking and insulting’

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has responded to news that promotions on food and drinks high in fat, salt...

Land organisations react to Brexit trade deal
Land organisations react to Brexit trade deal

Land organisations across the UK have responded to the news of a Brexit trade deal that has been reached between...

Brexit trade deal is ‘vital in maintaining trade’ – NFU Cymru
Brexit trade deal is ‘vital in maintaining trade’ – NFU Cymru

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru is relieved that a post-Brexit trade deal has finally been agreed between the UK...

Tariff-free element of Brexit deal ‘will be a particular relief for farmers’ – NFU
Tariff-free element of Brexit deal ‘will be a particular relief for farmers’ – NFU

“The successful conclusion of a deal between the UK and EU is very positive news for British agriculture,” according to...

Lamb revenue boosted by almost £2.5 million thanks to nationwide campaign
Lamb revenue boosted by almost £2.5 million thanks to nationwide campaign

A six-week campaign to encourage British shoppers to ‘Make It’ with lamb has generated an additional £2.45 million in sales,...

A Christmas feast for your garden birds
A Christmas feast for your garden birds

Christmas may look quite different for many of us this year, but your garden birds will be just as hungry...

Cheshire Agricultural Trade Fair to take place in January
Cheshire Agricultural Trade Fair to take place in January

On Thursday, January 28, 2021, the Cheshire Agricultural Society is set to kickstart the year with a brand-new event –...

What brand of car are farmers most likely to drive?
What brand of car are farmers most likely to drive?

It is often said that a car says a lot about its owner, but can you tell what a person...

Longer shelf life for new calf scour vaccine
Longer shelf life for new calf scour vaccine

A new licence claim for Bovilis Rotavec Corona means broached vials of the calf scour vaccine will be able to...

Managing ewe nutrition during lambing is essential to flock performance
Managing ewe nutrition during lambing is essential to flock performance

In the six weeks leading up to lambing, 75% of foetal growth takes place, significantly increasing metabolisable energy (ME) and...

KUHN launches new telescopic arm hedge and verge cutter
KUHN launches new telescopic arm hedge and verge cutter

KUHN Farm Machinery has strengthened its position in the long reach hedge and verge cutter market with the launch of...

National award win for Beyond Nature project
National award win for Beyond Nature project

Humberstone Bank Farm and Yorkshire Water have been awarded a national social impact award from the Royal Institute of Chartered...

Fit and Well offers tips to improve your mental health
Fit and Well offers tips to improve your mental health

2020 has seen people faced with some of the toughest times for mental health in recent memory due to the...

How to improve your flock performance
How to improve your flock performance

Sheep farmers collect a lot of data about flock performance and could make far better use of it to improve...

Operation Brockwatch expanded after successfully protecting 6 badger families
Operation Brockwatch expanded after successfully protecting 6 badger families

The Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) and the Northern Ireland Badger Group (NIBG) are expanding...