William Kellett

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.

Agri-Business

US importers say opportunities exist for UK lamb

UK lamb will have plenty of commercial opportunities within the US once shipments commence, according to an American meat importer....

August 6, 2022

Rural Life

Essex man jailed for 14 months for waste offences

A 40-year-old man who ignored Environment Agency warnings to stop illegally importing and burning waste at two Essex sites has...

August 5, 2022

Sheep

Welsh shearer aims to break solo shearing record

An experienced Welsh shearer will be making a record-breaking attempt to shear more than 873 lambs in nine hours later...

August 5, 2022

Agri-Business

Lloyds Bank announces new deputy head of agriculture

Lloyds Bank has announced the appointment of Kirsty Sadler as its new deputy head of agriculture. Sadler, who lives in...

August 4, 2022

N.Ireland

ARCZero to host farm walk on Coleraine farm

ARCZero, a farmer-led European Innovation Project co-funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the Department of...

August 4, 2022

Agri-Business

ABP wins 20 stars at 2022 Great Taste awards

ABP has been awarded a total of 20 stars for 14 of its products at the prestigious annual 2022 Great...

August 4, 2022

Environment

Water expert raises drought concerns after dry start to the year

England and Wales have seen the driest start of the year since 1976 and it has raised concerns that the...

August 4, 2022

Agri Politics

Defra announces chair for review of labour shortages in supply chain

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that John Shropshire will chair the independent review into...

August 3, 2022

Agri Politics

NFU Cymru questions council decision to promote only non-dairy smoothies

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru has met with Ceredigion County Council to raise its concerns over the local authority’s...

August 3, 2022

Sheep

NSA sale sees top price of 1700 guineas

The National Sheep Association (NSA) Wales & Border Early Sale saw a top price of 1700 guineas for a Charollais...

August 3, 2022

Pig/Poultry

British pork to be exported to Chile for the first time

British pork is set to be exported to Chile this month to fulfil the first commercial order since market access...

August 2, 2022

Agri-Business

Cranswick records revenue increase of 7.6% in second quarter results

Cranswick Country Foods has revealed a revenue increase of 7.6% in its first quarter results for 2022. UK revenue across...

August 2, 2022

Rural Life

£1.6m Fife livestock farm offers potential for diversification

A productive livestock farm with potential for diversification and environmental projects, enjoying far-reaching views across the Firth of Forth, has...

August 1, 2022