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.

Cereals 2021 set to go ahead as planned despite delay in lifting lockdown

Rural Life

Cereals 2021 set to go ahead as planned despite delay in lifting lockdown

The Cereals 2021 event will go ahead as planned despite the delay in the lifting of lockdown restrictions, as it...
£4.1 billion spent on beef, pork and lamb over the last 12 months

Agri-Business

£4.1 billion spent on beef, pork and lamb over the last 12 months

Consumers across Britain spent a significant total of £4.1 billion on beef, lamb and pork in 12 months alone, according...
Vets question animal welfare safeguards in light of Australia trade deal

Agri Politics

Vets question animal welfare safeguards in light of Australia trade deal

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has questioned how the government will protect the UK’s high animal health and welfare standards,...
UK secures market access to Japan for exports of UK poultry meat

Agri-Business

UK secures market access to Japan for exports of UK poultry meat

The UK has secured market access to Japan for imports of UK poultry meat – opening up new opportunities for...
Australian trade deal could set a ‘damaging precedent’- RSPCA

Agri Politics

Australian trade deal could set a ‘damaging precedent’- RSPCA

As the UK government has announced its trade deal with Australia, agreeing tariff free imports of beef and lamb by...
Australian trade deal ‘fails to provide lasting assurances’ – NFU Scotland

Agri Politics

Australian trade deal ‘fails to provide lasting assurances’ – NFU Scotland

The UK government announcement of an ‘agreement in principle’ regarding a free trade deal between the UK and Australia fails...
UK-Australia trade deal will mean a ‘significant increase in competition’ for the domestic market – NFU

Agri Politics

UK-Australia trade deal will mean a ‘significant increase in competition’ for the domestic market – NFU

National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has said that the NFU has been clear about their concerns over the...
Tesco buys 400t of surplus strawberries created by recent warm weather

Agri-Business

Tesco buys 400t of surplus strawberries created by recent warm weather

The sudden arrival of warmer weather after a dismal, cold and wet spring, has quickly brought on an abundance of...
FUW has ‘grave concerns’ for UK-Australia trade deal

Agri Politics

FUW has ‘grave concerns’ for UK-Australia trade deal

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has highlighted the need for MPs to do all they can to fully scrutinise...
Dairy farmers warned of impact of heat stress on dry matter intake

Dairy

Dairy farmers warned of impact of heat stress on dry matter intake

With temperatures now regularly reaching 20° and beyond, dairy farmers are being warned that cows are extremely susceptible to heat...
FUW welcomes decision to review pollution regulations

Environment

FUW welcomes decision to review pollution regulations

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed the decision of the Senedd to review the current Control of Agricultural...
Further steps forward for the shelf life of Welsh Lamb

Sheep

Further steps forward for the shelf life of Welsh Lamb

Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has confirmed that work across the agriculture and food industry to lengthen...
Welsh farmers voice concerns to MPs over potential UK-Australia trade deal

Agri Politics

Welsh farmers voice concerns to MPs over potential UK-Australia trade deal

Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) members from Caernarfonshire and Denbighshire have outlined their concerns and objections to the UK free...
Native breed enthusiasts scoop first in series of NSA giveaways

Sheep

Native breed enthusiasts scoop first in series of NSA giveaways

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased to announce Cumbrian father and son farming team, Andrew and Matthew Tomkins, as...
Midweek meals campaign proves a hit as consumers return to pork

Pig/Poultry

Midweek meals campaign proves a hit as consumers return to pork

The latest Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) pork marketing campaign reached more than 85% of UK households, according to...
Boost calf daily liveweight gain this summer with ad-lib feeding

Dairy

Boost calf daily liveweight gain this summer with ad-lib feeding

Dairy farmers are being advised to consider ad-lib feeding this summer to boost dairy heifer calf-growth and lifetime yield potential....
3 cars and a tractor collide on busy bridge in South Derbyshire

Rural Life

3 cars and a tractor collide on busy bridge in South Derbyshire

A collision has occurred on a busy bridge in South Derbyshire involving three cars and a John Deere tractor. The...
UK pig industry posts further reductions in antibiotic use

Pig/Poultry

UK pig industry posts further reductions in antibiotic use

New figures show the amount of antibiotic prescribed to treat pigs on UK farms in 2020 fell by 5%, bringing...
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