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.

RCVS formally accredits UCD veterinary degree

Rural Life

RCVS formally accredits UCD veterinary degree

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the regulator for veterinary professional standards and education in the UK, has formally...
Understanding contributions to a year of rising feed prices for dairy producers

Agri-Business

Understanding contributions to a year of rising feed prices for dairy producers

Call it a perfect storm or a series of unfortunate events, dairy producers around the world have seen an uptick...
2 people arrested in connection with spate of silage wrap thefts in Cavan

Rural Life

2 people arrested in connection with spate of silage wrap thefts in Cavan

Gardaí in Cavan have arrested two people in their 40s in connection with a series of thefts of silage wrap...
New video series to highlight use of EIP multi-species swards

Beef News

New video series to highlight use of EIP multi-species swards

AgriSearch is producing a series of short videos to introduce the farmers involved in the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) project:...
IFA protest: President says Climate Bill will give minister ‘extremely draconian powers’

Agri-Business

IFA protest: President says Climate Bill will give minister ‘extremely draconian powers’

Up to 85 farmers turned out in support of an Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA) protest, which is taking place at...
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...
Royal Highland Showcase reveals equestrian entry figures

Rural Life

Royal Highland Showcase reveals equestrian entry figures

The Royal Highland Showcase, in Partnership with Royal Bank of Scotland, has revealed strong entry figures for its equestrian classes....
Moy Park launches new apprenticeship scheme

Agri-Business

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

N.Ireland

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

Beef News

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

N.Ireland

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, which includes an annual donation to...
UKRI launches £20 million research centre for tackling carbon emissions

Environment

UKRI launches £20 million research centre for tackling carbon emissions

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is demonstrating its commitment to tackling carbon emissions from industrial clusters with the launch of...
Royal Highland Showcase reveals livestock entry figures for 2021 show

Rural Life

Royal Highland Showcase reveals livestock entry figures for 2021 show

The Royal Highland Showcase, in Partnership with Royal Bank of Scotland, has revealed excellent livestock entry figures for its sheep,...
Water pollution trend in NI is ‘concerning’ – Sugden

Environment

Water pollution trend in NI is ‘concerning’ – Sugden

Independent MLA Claire Sugden has expressed concern that water pollution discharges that exceed permitted limits are continuing to rise in...
World’s second largest meat producer acquires Vivera in €341 million deal

Agri-Business

World’s second largest meat producer acquires Vivera in €341 million deal

JBS, the world’s largest protein company and second-largest food and meat producer, has entered into an agreement to purchase Vivera,...
2 people arrested after dispute at Carlisle Limousin sale

Rural Life

2 people arrested after dispute at Carlisle Limousin sale

A man and a woman were arrested after a dispute broke out at a Limousin cattle sale at Borderway Mart...
Arla Foods aims to become carbon net zero by 2050

Agri-Business

Arla Foods aims to become carbon net zero by 2050

European dairy giant Arla Foods has set an ambitious science-based climate target of reducing carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions by...
Poots announces launch of Tranche 5 for the Environmental Farming Scheme

N.Ireland

Poots announces launch of Tranche 5 for the Environmental Farming Scheme

Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced that the higher level of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Tranche 5,...