William Kellett

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News Journalist

William Kellett holds a degree in Journalism and New Media from 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.

DAERA sheep and goat inventories for 2021 to be completed online

N.Ireland

DAERA sheep and goat inventories for 2021 to be completed online

The annual sheep and goat inventories will be completed entirely online again this year, with telephone support for those who...
AgriSearch to present research on low carbon farming at RUAS Winter Fair

Environment

AgriSearch to present research on low carbon farming at RUAS Winter Fair

Research results of relevance to producers will be displayed and discussed at the AgriSearch stand at the Royal Ulster Winter...
Dromona strikes gold at 2021 International Cheese and Dairy Awards

Agri-Business

Dromona strikes gold at 2021 International Cheese and Dairy Awards

Dairy cooperative Dale Farm has picked up several accolades at the 2021 International Cheese and Dairy Awards. With over 5,000...
Defra/UKRI funds project to reduce environmental impact of ammonia emissions from livestock

Pig/Poultry

Defra/UKRI funds project to reduce environmental impact of ammonia emissions from livestock

A new project to reduce the environmental impact of ammonia emissions from livestock has been awarded £600k funding from the...
Haulage sector reporting a shortage of over 65,000 HGV drivers

Agri-Business

Haulage sector reporting a shortage of over 65,000 HGV drivers

The UK haulage sector is reporting HGV driver shortages of over 65,000 as the supply chain comes under increasing pressure...
UK to delay border checks until July 2022

Agri-Business

UK to delay border checks until July 2022

The UK government has announced that safety and security checks on EU produce at UK borders will not be required...
Continental adds more sizes to VF CombineMaster agricultural tyre range

Machinery News

Continental adds more sizes to VF CombineMaster agricultural tyre range

Continental has added two additional sizes to the VF CombineMaster agricultural tyre portfolio. Following the successful uptake of the first...
Appeal for info on stolen trailer and cement mixer from Wexford yard

Rural Life

Appeal for info on stolen trailer and cement mixer from Wexford yard

An appeal for information has been launched after a trailer and cement mixer was stolen from a yard in Bunclody,...
Department launches Code of Good Practice for use of antimicrobials on poultry farms

Agri Politics

Department launches Code of Good Practice for use of antimicrobials on poultry farms

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, and the Minister of State, Martin Heydon, have launched the...
UK meat industry to look to prisoners to help staff shortages

Agri-Business

UK meat industry to look to prisoners to help staff shortages

The UK meat industry is set to look towards recruiting prisoners to help ease chronic staff shortages in processing plants...
Antrim farmer fined £1,500 for animal welfare offence

Rural Life

Antrim farmer fined £1,500 for animal welfare offence

A Co. Antrim farmer has been fined £1,500 after it was discovered he transported an animal to an abattoir that...
McDonald’s runs out of milkshakes in latest UK supply chain problems

Agri-Business

McDonald’s runs out of milkshakes in latest UK supply chain problems

Fast food company McDonald’s has become the latest restaurant chain to be hit with supply problems, as it has run...
John Deere reports worldwide third quarter sales increase of 29%

Machinery

John Deere reports worldwide third quarter sales increase of 29%

John Deere has reported a net income of $1.667 billion (€1,427 billion) for the third quarter ending on August 1,...
Banning UK live exports is a ‘major blow’ – NFU Cymru

Beef

Banning UK live exports is a ‘major blow’ – NFU Cymru

National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru has said it is a ‘”major blow” that the Welsh government has decided to ban...
#SaveGeronimo campaign is ‘undermining the current TB controls’

Rural Life

#SaveGeronimo campaign is ‘undermining the current TB controls’

A campaign to save an alpaca called Geronimo in the UK – #SaveGeronimo – who has twice tested positive for...
4 people injured in 2 car collision with a cow in Clare

Rural Life

4 people injured in 2 car collision with a cow in Clare

Four people have been taken to hospital after two cars were in collision with a cow on the N18 just...
Video: Machinery Focus – Launch of two new models from John Deere

Machinery Focus

Video: Machinery Focus – Launch of two new models from John Deere

John Deere has launched two new models for its SPFH range, the 9500i and the 9600i, which “closes the gap”...
Volac announces acquisition of Micron Bio Systems

Agri-Business

Volac announces acquisition of Micron Bio Systems

The dairy nutrition company Volac has announced its acquisition of Micron Bio Systems, the UK based bio-science solutions business. Micron...