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.

Food prices becoming ever more important due to Covid-19 effects on employment

Agri-Business

Food prices becoming ever more important due to Covid-19 effects on employment

Prices are on the rise as a key purchase driver as new research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board...
Average milk yield up by nearly 300L/cow

Dairy

Average milk yield up by nearly 300L/cow

Figures from Kite Consulting’s Milk Monitor Dairy Herd Costings show that average milk yield increased by nearly 300L/cow, in the...
Dairy industry facing a shortage of workers after government decision

Dairy

Dairy industry facing a shortage of workers after government decision

A last-ditch attempt to get dairy workers included on the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) Shortage Occupation List (SOL) has been...
Over 75 sheep stolen from a farm in North Yorkshire

Agri-Business

Over 75 sheep stolen from a farm in North Yorkshire

79 sheep have been stolen from a farm located on the moors of North Yorkshire. 41 ewes and 38 lambs...
Motorcyclist involved in accident with tractor dies from his injuries

Rural Life

Motorcyclist involved in accident with tractor dies from his injuries

A motorcyclist who was involved in a collision with a tractor has died of his injuries 10 days later. A...
18 Bernard Matthews meat workers test positive for Covid-19

Pig/Poultry

18 Bernard Matthews meat workers test positive for Covid-19

18 staff members at a Bernard Matthews turkey plant in Suffolk have tested positive for Covid-19. The members of staff...
10 thefts of GPS systems recorded in Yorkshire in just 2 days

Rural Life

10 thefts of GPS systems recorded in Yorkshire in just 2 days

Police in East Yorkshire have reported a total of 10 thefts of GPS equipment from farms across the area of...
TB eradication strategy ‘the only light at the end of a very dark tunnel’ for farmers

Beef

TB eradication strategy ‘the only light at the end of a very dark tunnel’ for farmers

“Many farmers will spend their lives fighting what feels like a losing battle against bovine TB, a devastating disease that...
‘Major challenges still remain’ for the fruit and vegetable sector

World News

‘Major challenges still remain’ for the fruit and vegetable sector

The European fruit and vegetable sector is expressing concerns about its future with the combined effects of the Covid-19 crisis...
China urges frozen food importers to avoid countries with severe Covid-19 outbreaks

World News

China urges frozen food importers to avoid countries with severe Covid-19 outbreaks

China is warning its frozen food importers to avoid countries with high levels of Covid-19 cases after several imported products...
Scottish cabinet secretary gives his backing to the sheep sector in NSA meeting

Agri Politics

Scottish cabinet secretary gives his backing to the sheep sector in NSA meeting

Relations between the Scottish Government and the country’s sheep farmers and crofters were “strengthened” in a recent meeting between National...
‘We cannot afford to get this wrong’ – NFU Cymru on proposed Agriculture Bill

Agri Politics

‘We cannot afford to get this wrong’ – NFU Cymru on proposed Agriculture Bill

“Politicians’ support for Welsh and UK farming must carry through to sure-fire commitments to protect the industry’s high standards in...
Applications open for QMS ‘Scotch Kitchen in Schools’ Meat Voucher scheme

Rural Life

Applications open for QMS ‘Scotch Kitchen in Schools’ Meat Voucher scheme

A Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) initiative to help Scotland’s school pupils to learn to cook quick, tasty and healthy meals...
‘Attention to detail is important’ as potato harvest gets into full swing

N.Ireland

‘Attention to detail is important’ as potato harvest gets into full swing

As potato harvesting gets into full swing, attention to detail is important to ensure potato crops are not damaged and...
How we can cut dairy emissions without cutting down on dairy?

Dairy

How we can cut dairy emissions without cutting down on dairy?

Reducing the world’s population of dairy cows would dramatically reduce the greenhouse gas emissions and land demands of milk and...
‘New approach’ needed to protect livestock from attacks – SLE

Rural Life

‘New approach’ needed to protect livestock from attacks – SLE

A new approach which increases the focus on preventing incidents of livestock worrying rather than simply punishing those responsible is...
Harvest 2020 has seen ‘some of the poorest crops cut in living memory’

Arable

Harvest 2020 has seen ‘some of the poorest crops cut in living memory’

Reports from around the country suggest Scotland’s 2020 cereal harvest is drawing to a close and many parts have been...
Sheep trade deals with New Zealand and Australia ‘present the biggest risks’ – NSA

Sheep

Sheep trade deals with New Zealand and Australia ‘present the biggest risks’ – NSA

Domestic sheep farming must be safeguarded amongst future trade deals with New Zealand and Australia. This was the message delivered...
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