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.

Moy Park launches new apprenticeship scheme
Moy Park launches new apprenticeship scheme

Moy Park has announced a new apprenticeship programme designed to nurture the next generation of engineering talent. The four-year programme...

Public urged to ‘Plant For Our Planet’ with launch of new campaign
Public urged to ‘Plant For Our Planet’ with launch of new campaign

A new campaign aimed at inspiring the nation to get planting has been launched today (June 5), which aims to...

Success at the double as creamery’s mellow Double Gloucester cheese crowned best in Wales
Success at the double as creamery’s mellow Double Gloucester cheese crowned best in Wales

A farmer-owned creamery in North Wales is celebrating after its tasty Double Gloucester cheese scooped a gold award and went...

NFU Scotland surveys potato growers ahead of levy board changes
NFU Scotland surveys potato growers ahead of levy board changes

NFU Scotland is urging potato growers to complete its survey to identify what functions carried out by the industry’s statutory...

UK secures new trade deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
UK secures new trade deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein

The United Kingdom (UK) has secured a new trade deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, that will boost British sectors...

11 year-old boy seriously injured after falling from a tractor in Nottinghamshire
11 year-old boy seriously injured after falling from a tractor in Nottinghamshire

An 11 year-old boy is in hospital after he fell from a tractor and suffered “severe leg injuries” in a...

Tri-axle trailer stolen in barn break-in in Somerset
Tri-axle trailer stolen in barn break-in in Somerset

Police in Somerset are appealing for information after a tri-axle Ifor Williams trailer was stolen from a barn near Frome...

NSA urges consumers to continue to shop local
NSA urges consumers to continue to shop local

As lockdown easing continues, including the recent reopening of indoor hospitality, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is now stressing the...

Tractor rolls over onto car in Cornwall road traffic collision
Tractor rolls over onto car in Cornwall road traffic collision

Emergency services were called to the scene of a collision between a car and tractor which took place in Cornwall...

Farming unions warn of rising dairy production costs and unstable milk prices
Farming unions warn of rising dairy production costs and unstable milk prices

The UK farming unions are warning that the dairy industry is facing an extremely challenging year on the back of...

UK-Australia trade deal could give major boost to Scotch whiskey producers
UK-Australia trade deal could give major boost to Scotch whiskey producers

A UK-Australia trade deal could include a major boost for Scotch whisky producers with the removal of a 5% tariff...

White’s announce Barclay Bell as grower of the year
White’s announce Barclay Bell as grower of the year

Barclay Bell from Rathfriland, Co. Down, has been awarded the John Finnan Oat Quality Award by White’s Oats, for his...

Hit milling wheat bonuses by focusing on nutrition
Hit milling wheat bonuses by focusing on nutrition

Growers of high quality wheat are being urged to consider applying a range of crop nutrients at the critical flag...

Sommet de l’Élevage confirms plans for extended live show in October
Sommet de l’Élevage confirms plans for extended live show in October

Organisers of one of Europe's largest livestock shows, the Sommet de l’Élevage, have confirmed that they plan to host a...

Hutchinson Feeds announces 3-year commitment to Air Ambulance NI
Hutchinson Feeds announces 3-year commitment to Air Ambulance NI

Hutchinson Feeds has announced a three-year partnership with the charity, Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (NI), which includes an annual donation...

Production cuts are looming as feed costs rise
Production cuts are looming as feed costs rise

The industry could be set for a reduction in milk volumes as dairy farmers respond to rising feed costs. The...

Fourth UK meat processor given green light to export to the USA
Fourth UK meat processor given green light to export to the USA

A fourth processing site in the UK has won approval to export its beef to the USA – marking a...

NIAB Soil Hole to be demonstrated at Cereals
NIAB Soil Hole to be demonstrated at Cereals

Most farmers will dig a hole to assess their soil health, but it’s not often they get the chance to...