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.

EU puts forward contingency measures for possibility of a no-deal Brexit
EU puts forward contingency measures for possibility of a no-deal Brexit

The European Commission has put forward a set of targeted contingency measures ensuring basic reciprocal air and road connectivity between...

Changes to red meat industry ‘inevitable’ whatever the outcome of Brexit
Changes to red meat industry ‘inevitable’ whatever the outcome of Brexit

The red meat supply chain must prepare for inevitable and permanent change from January 1 whatever the result of any...

Calls for urgent action on exports of meat, dairy and other products of animal origin
Calls for urgent action on exports of meat, dairy and other products of animal origin

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has joined with other food and logistics industry bodies to call on the government to...

‘UK government cut funding for Welsh agriculture and rural development by at least 27%’
‘UK government cut funding for Welsh agriculture and rural development by at least 27%’

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is urging farmers and members of the public to use an online tool to...

Farm worker dies after being crushed by falling bales
Farm worker dies after being crushed by falling bales

A farm worker in Cheshire has died after being struck by falling bales that were being unloaded from a vehicle....

Avara Foods launches Love Your Turkey Leftovers campaign
Avara Foods launches Love Your Turkey Leftovers campaign

Avara Foods, one of the UK’s largest turkey producers, has launched the Love Your Turkey Leftovers campaign. This has been...

Over 75,000ac of Scottish land under new sustainable management scheme
Over 75,000ac of Scottish land under new sustainable management scheme

Over 75,000ac of land in Scotland is now under even more sustainable management, thanks to a pilot leadership programme designed...

Tebbutt urges those who are climate-conscious to buy a joint of Welsh lamb or beef
Tebbutt urges those who are climate-conscious to buy a joint of Welsh lamb or beef

Climate-conscious cooks can serve up a joint of beef or lamb this Christmas with a clear conscience according to Saturday...

New Bobcat dealer appointed for south-east and Greater London
New Bobcat dealer appointed for south-east and Greater London

Doosan Bobcat EMEA has appointed Versatile Equipment Ltd as the new authorised Bobcat dealer for the counties of Greater London,...

68% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is an ‘ambitious target’ – NFU
68% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is an ‘ambitious target’ – NFU

The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set an ambitious new climate target according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU)....

New project launched to assure the authenticity of British Aberdeen-Angus beef
New project launched to assure the authenticity of British Aberdeen-Angus beef

With Brexit looming and a strong push from consumers to shop local and buy genuine British products, The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle...

Over 4,600 animals reported to have been dumped last winter
Over 4,600 animals reported to have been dumped last winter

The RSPCA has released its annual figures for abandoned animals over the winter period in 2019. Last winter the RSPCA...

NFU Scotland hosts seminar on immigration effects on seasonal workers
NFU Scotland hosts seminar on immigration effects on seasonal workers

A number of new immigration routes that will form part of the UK government’s new points-based system were unveiled when...

Nuffield Farming Scholarships receives grant to fund business and mental resilience support
Nuffield Farming Scholarships receives grant to fund business and mental resilience support

The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust (NFST) has been awarded a grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation to fund a programme...

£1 million grant awarded for woodland creation scheme at Dunvegan Castle
£1 million grant awarded for woodland creation scheme at Dunvegan Castle

After over a year and a half in development, the MacLeod Estate’s new native woodland creation scheme has been awarded...

Meat Business Women receives backing from 12 new sponsors
Meat Business Women receives backing from 12 new sponsors

Meat Business Women, the global networking group that champions women in the meat industry, has secured the backing of 12...

FUW to host webinar on preparing for the lambing season
FUW to host webinar on preparing for the lambing season

The Anglesey branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is helping members prepare for the next lambing season with...

Prompt BPS payments is ‘positive news for farmers’ – NFU
Prompt BPS payments is ‘positive news for farmers’ – NFU

National Farmers’ Union (NFU) vice president Tom Bradshaw has responded to the update from the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) on...