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.

China suspends pork imports from Brazilian plant over Covid-19 concerns

Pig/Poultry

China suspends pork imports from Brazilian plant over Covid-19 concerns

China has suspended all imports of pork from a Brazilian pork plant operated by Aurora Alimentos over unanswered concerns about Covid-19....
160 cows evacuated to safety after barn catches fire in Cumbria

Rural Life

160 cows evacuated to safety after barn catches fire in Cumbria

160 cows had to be evacuated to safety this morning (December 4), after a fire broke out in a barn...
How does Brexit affect travelling abroad with your pets?

Rural Life

How does Brexit affect travelling abroad with your pets?

As the UK has officially now left the EU, rules surrounding the travelling of pets has now changed in light...
2 quadbikes and a scrambler bike among items stolen in farm theft in Surrey

Rural Life

2 quadbikes and a scrambler bike among items stolen in farm theft in Surrey

An appeal for information has been launched by police in Surrey after a burglary on a farm in Farnham has...
How badly does a bovine TB breakdown affect a farmer’s mental health?

Beef

How badly does a bovine TB breakdown affect a farmer’s mental health?

It has long been recognised in farming circles that a bovine TB breakdown has multiple consequences, such as loss of...
NSA launches new Breakfast Club to inform and update sheep farmers

Sheep

NSA launches new Breakfast Club to inform and update sheep farmers

With the start of 2021 set to bring change and uncertainty to the UK’s sheep sector, the National Sheep Association...
AHDB launches £1.5 million campaign to showcase British meat and dairy

Beef

AHDB launches £1.5 million campaign to showcase British meat and dairy

This January, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will launch a new £1.5 million “Eat Balanced” TV-led advertising campaign,...
New report shows the importance of game shooting to the Welsh public

Rural Life

New report shows the importance of game shooting to the Welsh public

“I am more active, and more engaged with nature and conservation due to my involvement in country sports,” said Sarah...
New partnership formed to combat fly-tipping in Scotland

Rural Life

New partnership formed to combat fly-tipping in Scotland

Over the Covid-19 lockdown period, fly-tipping has remained a major cause of concern and anger to the rural communities of...
New agricultural tyres on the market from Michelin

Machinery

New agricultural tyres on the market from Michelin

Tyre manufacturer Michelin has introduced five new dimensions within its popular RoadBib agricultural tyre range, more than doubling the number...
4.3ac site for sale in Scotland with active car park

Rural Life

4.3ac site for sale in Scotland with active car park

Property consultancy Galbraith is handling the sale of a prime 4.3ac site with an active car park at Arrochar, Argyll...
John Deere announces engine collaboration with Deutz

Machinery

John Deere announces engine collaboration with Deutz

John Deere Power Systems and Deutz have announced plans to jointly develop and source components for a low horsepower range...
RCVS launches information campaign for new graduate development programme

Rural Life

RCVS launches information campaign for new graduate development programme

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has launched a new information campaign to help veterinary practices and veterinary students...
Aldi pledges to spend an additional £3.5 billion buying from British suppliers

Agri-Business

Aldi pledges to spend an additional £3.5 billion buying from British suppliers

Aldi has announced plans to increase the amount of food and drink it buys from British suppliers by £3.5 billion...
Arla milk producers to face price cut at the start of 2021

Dairy

Arla milk producers to face price cut at the start of 2021

It has been revealed that Arla milk producers will face a drop in farmgate prices from January 1, 2021. The...
One Show farming presenter and Women in Dairy chair on New Year Honours List

Rural Life

One Show farming presenter and Women in Dairy chair on New Year Honours List

A leading farming TV presenter and a dairy farming champion are among those from the food and farming industry to be...
House of Commons officially passes Brexit trade deal

Agri Politics

House of Commons officially passes Brexit trade deal

The House of Commons has passed the Brexit trade deal agreed between the UK and the EU by 521 votes...
Livestock farmers urged to work with auctioneers and be aware of demand

Agri-Business

Livestock farmers urged to work with auctioneers and be aware of demand

Farmers should take advantage of the knowledge and resources available through their local livestock auctioneers and benefit from a strong...
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