William Kellett

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.

Agri-Business

Global mentorship programme launched for women in the meat industry

A new mentorship initiative has been launched which aims to improve career opportunities for women in the global meat industry...

March 8, 2021

N.Ireland

Northern Ireland vet shortage ‘must be addressed’ as NI Protocol problems deepen

A senior Ulster Unionist Party member has called for urgent action to address an increasingly serious shortage of vets carrying...

March 5, 2021

Agri-Business

Teagasc appoints new head of International Relations and Corporate Strategy

Teagasc has appointed Paul Maher as its new head of International Relations and Corporate Strategy. The appointment was approved by...

March 4, 2021

Agri-Business

Origin Enterprises announces group revenue decrease of 5.4%

Origin Enterprises plc, the international agri-services group has announced its interim results for the half-year ending January 31, 2021. Origin...

March 4, 2021

Agri-Business

4 Irish co-ops shortlisted for European Awards for Cooperative Innovation

Four Irish cooperatives are among 18 finalists shortlisted from a competitive field of leading cooperatives from across the European Union,...

March 4, 2021

Pig/Poultry

Danish Pig Genetics develops genomic evaluation system for breeding

Danish Pig Genetics (DG) has expanded its international presence through international collaboration with expertise from the science and technology company...

March 4, 2021

Machinery

John Deere announces new 9R Series tractor range

John Deere has announced its new 9R Series tractor range, headed by the 691hp flagship models 9R 640 and 9RX...

March 3, 2021

Machinery

Dewulf adds new options to its MH 24x series of receiving hoppers

Dewulf, which provides machines for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops, has introduced several new options to its MH...

March 2, 2021

Machinery

From Meath to Down Under: 2 26ft silage trailers set off on 17,000km voyage

Two 26ft silage trailers are set to embark on a remarkable 17,000km journey from Agri Machinery Ireland in Co. Meath,...

February 26, 2021

Sheep

Rescued wild sheep in Australia is shorn of its 35kg fleece

A rescued sheep named Barrack in Australia received a much-needed shearing, after being found with more than 35kg of wool...

February 25, 2021

Pig/Poultry

First confirmed cases of H5N8 avian influenza recorded in humans in Russia

Russia has recorded the first confirmed transmission of the H5N8 avian influenza (bird flu) virus from bird to human. Seven...

February 23, 2021

Agri-Business

Lyons announces £1 million micro food business scheme

A £1 million capital grant scheme to help existing micro food and drink manufacturing businesses to upscale production to secure...

February 15, 2021

Rural Life

New Zealand dairy farmer urges farmers to put themselves first before their farm

A New Zealand dairy farmer who has spoken candidly about his battles with mental health, urges farmers to put themselves...

February 12, 2021

Machinery

John Deere appoints new agricultural division sales manager

Following John Deere’s recent business reorganisation in Europe, Brian D’Arcy has been appointed agricultural division sales manager for John Deere...

February 10, 2021