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.

OFC aims to help break down barriers around diversity, equality and inclusion

Rural Life

OFC aims to help break down barriers around diversity, equality and inclusion

This year’s crop of Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) Scholars are better equipped to ensure and promote the importance of diversity,...
New development officer appointed at the LAA

Agri-Business

New development officer appointed at the LAA

At one of the most exciting and crucial periods for the UK livestock industry, the Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) has...
Hill farmers seeing the benefit of monitoring flock performance

Sheep

Hill farmers seeing the benefit of monitoring flock performance

Hill farmers in Wales have seen ample benefits after only a year of being part of a major research project...
2021 will bring ‘big decisions’ for farm tenants – TFA

Agri Politics

2021 will bring ‘big decisions’ for farm tenants – TFA

The Tenant Farmers Association’s (TFA’s) national chairman, Mark Coulman, has said that 2021 will be a year for big decisions...
Christine Tacon appointed new chair of Red Tractor

Agri-Business

Christine Tacon appointed new chair of Red Tractor

Christine Tacon CBE has been appointed chair of Assured Food Standards who operate the Red Tractor Assurance scheme. The former...
Brexit tariffs ‘would have severe ramifications for long-term future of British farming’

Agri Politics

Brexit tariffs ‘would have severe ramifications for long-term future of British farming’

The government’s new import tariff regime will provide certainty for farmers by largely maintaining import tariffs at present levels, the...
NFU holds virtual banking forum centered around the transition to net zero

Agri-Business

NFU holds virtual banking forum centered around the transition to net zero

Lending appetite from the UK’s biggest banks hasn’t changed despite Covid-19 fears, with the financial institutions now also helping to...
Claas announces 3.7% increase in sales for 2020

Machinery

Claas announces 3.7% increase in sales for 2020

Claas, one of the leading international manufacturers of agricultural machinery, increased its sales in the 2020 financial year by 3.7%...
‘We need fresh options that would see greater engagement from all sectors’ – NFUS

Agri Politics

‘We need fresh options that would see greater engagement from all sectors’ – NFUS

NFU Scotland (NFUS) has responded positively to many of the elements included in the Scottish government’s updated Climate Change Plan...
15 sheep killed in dog attack on a farm in the Cotswolds

Rural Life

15 sheep killed in dog attack on a farm in the Cotswolds

Police have launched an appeal for information after a dog attack killed 15 sheep and seriously injured four others on...
White Paper will not allow Welsh farming to ‘thrive in a post-Brexit marketplace’

Agri Politics

White Paper will not allow Welsh farming to ‘thrive in a post-Brexit marketplace’

The Welsh government’s latest white paper policy proposals fall short of providing a true ‘Made in Wales’ policy framework that...
New rules for pet travel in 2021 for those leaving Britain

Rural Life

New rules for pet travel in 2021 for those leaving Britain

Pet owners are being encouraged to check the latest government advice about travelling from Great Britain to Northern Ireland or...
2t of fresh meat found to be cut and packed from car wash workshop

Rural Life

2t of fresh meat found to be cut and packed from car wash workshop

Over 2t of fresh meat was found to be cut and packed from the workshop of a carwash in Wiltshire....
‘We have grave concerns about the nuts and bolts of the White Paper’ – FUW

Agri Politics

‘We have grave concerns about the nuts and bolts of the White Paper’ – FUW

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has reacted to the release of the Welsh government’s Agriculture (Wales) White Paper saying...
White Paper ‘fails to address our concerns’ about the future of farm tenants – TFA Cymru

Agri Politics

White Paper ‘fails to address our concerns’ about the future of farm tenants – TFA Cymru

The Tenant Farmers Association in Wales (TFA Cymru) has said that the Welsh government has failed to provide adequate safeguards...
Long-term vision for sustainable Welsh agriculture unveiled

Agri Politics

Long-term vision for sustainable Welsh agriculture unveiled

A 15 to 20-year vision to create a sustainable agricultural sector in Wales for future generations has today (Wednesday, December...
First ever sugar beet pricing platform launched in the UK

Arable

First ever sugar beet pricing platform launched in the UK

The first ever sugar beet pricing platform has been launched this month, allowing British growers to manage and fix their...
Avian influenza confirmed on poultry farm in south Derbyshire

Pig/Poultry

Avian influenza confirmed on poultry farm in south Derbyshire

A strain of highly pathogenic Avian influenza of the H5N8 strain has been confirmed in captive birds and poultry at...
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