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.

Market prices well up despite potential ‘clouds on the horizon’

Pig/Poultry

Market prices well up despite potential ‘clouds on the horizon’

According to analysis by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), new data on abattoir throughput from the Department for...
FUW calls on consumers and industry to make wool ‘first choice’

Sheep

FUW calls on consumers and industry to make wool ‘first choice’

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is calling on consumers; politicians; and the construction, craft and fashion industries to support...
Brexit no-deal would compound Covid-19 impacts – COPA

EU

Brexit no-deal would compound Covid-19 impacts – COPA

The prospect of Brexit negotiators failing to reach a deal on future EU-UK trade relations will result in a “devastating...
‘MPs must follow the Lords vote to ban lower animal welfare imports’ – RSPCA

Agri Politics

‘MPs must follow the Lords vote to ban lower animal welfare imports’ – RSPCA

After the Lords voted to stop lower animal welfare standard imports, the RSPCA is urging the public to pressure their...
‘The EU remains the most important market for British agri-food exports’ – NFU

Agri Politics

‘The EU remains the most important market for British agri-food exports’ – NFU

The President of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Minette Batters has responded to the publication of the government’s Reasonable Worst...
Man killed after being trampled to death by a herd of cattle

Rural Life

Man killed after being trampled to death by a herd of cattle

A man in North Yorkshire has died after being trampled by a herd of cattle while out on a walk...
‘New Covid-19 restrictions will not change how we work’ – BVA

Agri Politics

‘New Covid-19 restrictions will not change how we work’ – BVA

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded following Covid-19 updates issued by governments in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland,...
Appeal for info following the theft of 4 Simmental cows during the night

Rural Life

Appeal for info following the theft of 4 Simmental cows during the night

Police in Devon launched an appeal for information following the theft of four Simmental cows from a barn in Paignton....
German police investigate illegal workers in meat factories

World News

German police investigate illegal workers in meat factories

German police have searched over 40 homes and businesses in an effort to crack down on foreign workers being illegally brought...
‘Farmers must be protected by livestock worrying legislation’

Rural Life

‘Farmers must be protected by livestock worrying legislation’

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland Vice President Charlie Adam highlighted the need for greater protection for those who are...
FUW to host virtual All Wales Mental Health Conference

Rural Life

FUW to host virtual All Wales Mental Health Conference

Poor mental health and suicide in rural and farming communities is sadly an increasing problem and one that the Farmers’...
‘Badger culling delivers reductions in bovine TB of up to 66%’ – NFU

Rural Life

‘Badger culling delivers reductions in bovine TB of up to 66%’ – NFU

National Farmers’ Union (NFU) deputy president Stuart Roberts has written to The Times in relation to a column written by...
BVA: Government must listen to Agriculture Bill amendment on animal welfare standards

Agri Politics

BVA: Government must listen to Agriculture Bill amendment on animal welfare standards

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the government news last night (September 22) that a crucial clause that imposes...
New group secretary appointed at NFU Scotland

Agri Politics

New group secretary appointed at NFU Scotland

The National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) has appointed Stephen Hepburn as its new Senior Group Secretary and Senior Agent based at the...
2 farming competitions will go ahead virtually this winter

Grass

2 farming competitions will go ahead virtually this winter

Two competitions in the winter farming calendar will go ahead, almost as normal this year, organisers have announced. The AgriScot...
NFU seeks mutual equivalence between UK and EU organic standards

Agri Politics

NFU seeks mutual equivalence between UK and EU organic standards

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling all organic farmers and growers to write to their MP to express their...
7 more cases of African swine fever reported in Germany

Pig/Poultry

7 more cases of African swine fever reported in Germany

Seven more cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been reported in Germany by the federal agriculture ministry. This brings the...
Survey results: 25% of people see contracting as a route into agriculture

Rural Life

Survey results: 25% of people see contracting as a route into agriculture

For a quarter of respondents (25%) to a survey conducted by a rural insurance company, they said the reason for...
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