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.

McGuinness on EU-UK deal: ‘Food shouldn’t be sold on the single market if it doesn’t meet EU standards’

Agri Politics

McGuinness on EU-UK deal: ‘Food shouldn’t be sold on the single market if it doesn’t meet EU standards’

The European Parliament “wants a close future EU-UK partnership, but will not approve an agreement without measures to ensure fair...
‘Important step’ for carbon sequestration of hedgerows, but farmers ‘can’t carry the cost’

Agri Politics

‘Important step’ for carbon sequestration of hedgerows, but farmers ‘can’t carry the cost’

Macra na Feirme has welcomed mooted intentions to carry out both a baseline biodiversity survey and a national hedgerow survey,...
Hopeful for Government programme, but concerns arise from ‘previous false promises’

Agri Politics

Hopeful for Government programme, but concerns arise from ‘previous false promises’

Farmers will be reassured by the tone of the recently-announced programme for Government with regard to its dealings with agriculture....
IFA calls for early approval for TAMS applicants

CAP / Schemes

IFA calls for early approval for TAMS applicants

All Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) applicants, for the latest application period (Tranche 17), should receive early approval. That’s according to...