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.

Ireland faces ‘a rocky road to recovery’ – Lowry

Agri Politics

Ireland faces ‘a rocky road to recovery’ – Lowry

“For my part I share the interests of the people of rural Ireland. I share their passions, their pastimes, their...
Government disregard of the west ‘an issue of serious concern’ – Harkin

Agri Politics

Government disregard of the west ‘an issue of serious concern’ – Harkin

“Unless I see very early indications that the incoming Government is prepared to deliver on my priority requirement of balanced...
3 would-be coalition partners vote to approve Programme for Government

Agri Politics

3 would-be coalition partners vote to approve Programme for Government

The final piece of the coalition jigsaw appears to be in place, with news that the Green Party has voted...
Fine Gael votes in favour of Programme for Government

Agri Politics

Fine Gael votes in favour of Programme for Government

Fine Gael has voted in favour of the proposed Programme for Government. The result was announced shortly after 4:00pm today...
Chart: How much of the EU’s overall spend goes on CAP?

CAP / Schemes

Chart: How much of the EU’s overall spend goes on CAP?

Earlier today AgriLand published a report detailing the likely budget that will be allocated for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)...
Petition to save Dairygold store from closure

Rural Life

Petition to save Dairygold store from closure

The announced closure of a Dairygold store in Cappamore (Co. Limerick) prompted the community to start a petition to keep...
Counting of votes for Programme for Government kicks off

Agri Politics

Counting of votes for Programme for Government kicks off

The counting of votes to determine whether or not the Programme for Government will be approved has kicked off. Fianna...
Irish Farm Family Rights Group is asking for your opinion…on new farming schemes

CAP / Schemes

Irish Farm Family Rights Group is asking for your opinion…on new farming schemes

“The EU’s landmark Farm to Fork Strategy will, in the not-too-distant future, be on our doorstep. It presents more questions...
IFA: As surely as some will leave, others will join…

Agri Politics

IFA: As surely as some will leave, others will join…

AgriLand recently reported that seven staff from the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) – including some high-profile names – are availing of...
Takeaway demands provide huge boost for NI lamb and cheese sales

N.Ireland

Takeaway demands provide huge boost for NI lamb and cheese sales

The nation’s love for kebabs and pizza helped takeaway sales of lamb and cheese soar by 80% during lockdown, according...
Bobcat launches new ‘versatile’ attachment for high-pressure water cleaning

Machinery

Bobcat launches new ‘versatile’ attachment for high-pressure water cleaning

Bobcat has launched the new pressure washer attachment for Bobcat loaders, joining the Bobcat family of over 100 different kinds...
‘Future of live exports will be dealt with at EU level sooner rather than later’

Beef

‘Future of live exports will be dealt with at EU level sooner rather than later’

“I would feel that a continuation of live exports, particularly to non-EU countries, will be considered less of an option.”...
TDs unable ‘to see beyond the M50 motorway’ – Tóibín

Agri Politics

TDs unable ‘to see beyond the M50 motorway’ – Tóibín

“In a time of crisis pots of money and rural funds are welcome, but what we need is a systemic...
Truckloads of lambs arriving from the UK: ‘It’s a disgrace’- ICSA

Sheep

Truckloads of lambs arriving from the UK: ‘It’s a disgrace’- ICSA

“Imports of lambs are causing huge disruption for local farmers who can’t even get quotes for such animals. At the...
Passing of Programme for Government ‘might be tight’ – Pippa Hackett

Agri Politics

Passing of Programme for Government ‘might be tight’ – Pippa Hackett

The Green Party spokesperson on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pippa Hackett, is cautiously confident that the vote on the...
Green Party votes on Programme for Government: When will the result be known?

Agri Politics

Green Party votes on Programme for Government: When will the result be known?

All eyes are on the Green Party at present…and on the pending outcome of its membership’s vote (on the proposed...
‘A minister without a mandate is currently pushing for an end to convergence’

Agri Politics

‘A minister without a mandate is currently pushing for an end to convergence’

“A minister without a mandate is currently pushing for an end to the convergence of farm payments.” This is according...
Beef support scheme: ‘Livestock from feed-lots owned by factories should be ineligible’

Beef

Beef support scheme: ‘Livestock from feed-lots owned by factories should be ineligible’

“The priority is to see the entirety of the fund – for the recently-announced beef finisher support package – allocated...