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.

Delays in Irish and UK ports is ‘putting trade and jobs at risk’

Agri-Business

Delays in Irish and UK ports is ‘putting trade and jobs at risk’

Further discussion about the impact that the UK Withdrawal Agreement will have on UK and Irish ports industry took place...
Farmer says ‘we need our local fire station’ after his tractor goes up in flames

Rural Life

Farmer says ‘we need our local fire station’ after his tractor goes up in flames

A farmer in Devon has stated that “we need our local fire station” after fire crews had to come to...
Farmers failing to wear masks at marts could have ‘horrendous ramifications’

Rural Life

Farmers failing to wear masks at marts could have ‘horrendous ramifications’

Farmers have been warned that they risk losing access to their local livestock marts if they continue to ignore Covid-19...
‘The hard work will begin’ for strengthening the UK dairy sector

Dairy

‘The hard work will begin’ for strengthening the UK dairy sector

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra’s) 12-week long consultation on “Contractual relationships in the UK dairy industry” closed...
Over 100 lambs stolen from a farm in Cumbria

Rural Life

Over 100 lambs stolen from a farm in Cumbria

A farmer in Cumbria has seen over 100 lambs stolen from his farm in the latest incident of livestock theft...
5 new cases of African swine fever in Germany

Pig/Poultry

5 new cases of African swine fever in Germany

Five new cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been detected in wild boar in the Brandenburg region of Germany...
Farmers warned to be on the lookout for fraudsters

Rural Life

Farmers warned to be on the lookout for fraudsters

Farmers who receive subsidy payments have been reminded by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to be on the lookout for...
Dairy farmers have ‘borne the brunt’ of contracts for ‘far too long’ – NFU

Dairy

Dairy farmers have ‘borne the brunt’ of contracts for ‘far too long’ – NFU

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said that flexible and innovative regulation of dairy contracts will help ensure the sector’s sustainability and...
Farmer accused of dumping ‘stinking’ silage bales in row with holidaymakers

Rural Life

Farmer accused of dumping ‘stinking’ silage bales in row with holidaymakers

A Scottish farmer has been accused of dumping “stinking” bales of silage in a car park in John O’Groats in...
Firefighters called to deal with large field fire in Dorset

Rural Life

Firefighters called to deal with large field fire in Dorset

Firefighters were called to a large fire in a field in Dorset. Two fire engines from Sherborne Fire Station were...
Small fines ‘incentivise’ meat companies to continue endangering employees

World News

Small fines ‘incentivise’ meat companies to continue endangering employees

The world’s largest meat producer JBS Foods has been fined for failing to provide protection for staff in its Colorado...
UK-Japan trade deal will bring new opportunities for farmers – NFU

Agri Politics

UK-Japan trade deal will bring new opportunities for farmers – NFU

A post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and Japan has been welcomed by the National Farmers Union (NFU). The UK’s...
£40 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund opens for applications

Environment

£40 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund opens for applications

Grants from £50,000 to £5 million are now available from the Green Recovery Challenge Fund to help the nation build...
Fire crews called to deal with tractor fire in Cornwall

Rural Life

Fire crews called to deal with tractor fire in Cornwall

Fire crews in Bude, Cornwall, were called to the scene of a tractor fire on Saturday (September 12). Two pumps...
6,000 chickens killed in a fire in Co. Tyrone

Pig/Poultry

6,000 chickens killed in a fire in Co. Tyrone

Around 6,000 chickens have been killed in an overnight fire at a farm in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone. The Northern Ireland...
‘It’s not even a slap on the wrist’ – Smithfield Foods fined for failing to protect workers

World News

‘It’s not even a slap on the wrist’ – Smithfield Foods fined for failing to protect workers

The US Labour Department has cited Smithfield Foods for failing to provide protection for its employees during the Covid-19 pandemic....
China bans German pork imports after African swine fever case

World News

China bans German pork imports after African swine fever case

China has said it will ban any imports of German pork after a case of African swine fever (ASF) was...
73ac of pasture and arable land up for grabs in 4 lots

Rural Life

73ac of pasture and arable land up for grabs in 4 lots

Galbraith has brought to the market a productive block of pasture and arable land extending to 72.89ac near Campbeltown, on...
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