Richard Halleron

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News Correspondent

Richard Halleron is an agricultural chemist by background. He is a past chairman of the Northern Ireland Institute of Agricultural Science and has also served as Chairman of the Guild of Agricultural Journalists in Northern Ireland.

Growing potential for use of AI in fight against blackgrass weed infections

Arable

Growing potential for use of AI in fight against blackgrass weed infections

There is a growing expectation that artificial intelligence (AI) will be used to help deal with the threat of blackgrass...
Improving milk components a priority for NI dairy farmers – breeding specialist

Dairy

Improving milk components a priority for NI dairy farmers – breeding specialist

Improving milk components continues to drive the breeding programmes followed by the vast majority of milk producers in Northern Ireland....
Opinion: An all-island bTB eradication policy makes absolute sense

N.Ireland

Opinion: An all-island bTB eradication policy makes absolute sense

The confirmation that Dublin and Belfast have agreed to tackle the scourge of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) on an all-island basis...
EUDR could lead to more alternative protein sources in poultry diets – expert

N.Ireland

EUDR could lead to more alternative protein sources in poultry diets – expert

The period ahead may well see the inclusion of alternative protein sources – both insect and grass-based options – in...
A top quality diet ‘best investment’ poultry farmers can make – specialist

N.Ireland

A top quality diet ‘best investment’ poultry farmers can make – specialist

According to an international poultry breeding specialist, eggs are now widely regarded as a ‘super food’ by consumers around the...
Rye can be used as an alternative to wheat in poultry rations

N.Ireland

Rye can be used as an alternative to wheat in poultry rations

Ongoing research at Harper Adams University in Shropshire, UK, is confirming that hybrid rye can be used as an alternative...
FFA calls on NI agriculture minister to resign

N.Ireland

FFA calls on NI agriculture minister to resign

Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling on Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir to resign...
Biosecurity and hygiene ‘biggest risks’ facing Irish poultry sector – DAERA

N.Ireland

Biosecurity and hygiene ‘biggest risks’ facing Irish poultry sector – DAERA

The Irish poultry sector has seen its economical stability levels strengthen significantly over recent months. However, the risk of biosecurity...
Ulster Wool: Ongoing rise in prices to be ‘fully reflected’ in payments next year

N.Ireland

Ulster Wool: Ongoing rise in prices to be ‘fully reflected’ in payments next year

International wool prices continue to strengthen at a consistent rate, and there seems every likelihood of this trend being maintained....
Red meat sector needs ‘young people from every walk of life’ – ABP NI director

N.Ireland

Red meat sector needs ‘young people from every walk of life’ – ABP NI director

The requirement for the red meat sector to attract young people from all backgrounds remains an absolute priority. This is...
Calls made to improve the provision of poultry education across Ireland

N.Ireland

Calls made to improve the provision of poultry education across Ireland

Calls have been made to drastically improve the provision of poultry education across the island of Ireland. Poultry Industry Education...
New spot-spraying weed control system targeting Ireland and UK

N.Ireland

New spot-spraying weed control system targeting Ireland and UK

A computer-operated spot-spraying system, specifically designed to target individual weeds in grass swards, is now available in Ireland and the...
Maincrop potato harvest in Northern Ireland now 80% completed

Arable

Maincrop potato harvest in Northern Ireland now 80% completed

Northern Ireland’s maincrop potato harvest is now 80% complete, though the recent heavy rainfall has slowed up progress. Wilson’s Country...
‘Fantastic opportunities’ within NI agri-food sector – researcher

N.Ireland

‘Fantastic opportunities’ within NI agri-food sector – researcher

A leading agricultural research scientist has confirmed the growing number of career opportunities for young people within farming and food.....
Tillage: Straw strength a key contributor to final crop yields

Arable

Tillage: Straw strength a key contributor to final crop yields

Straw strength is a critically important determinant of final yield within all cereal crops: wheat, barley, oats, rye, and oilseed...
New NI environment committee to be established

N.Ireland

New NI environment committee to be established

It is envisaged that a new environment committee will be established as part of the Northern Ireland Executive as a...
Long-term N and P applications can build soil carbon stocks – study

Arable

Long-term N and P applications can build soil carbon stocks – study

Results emanating from the world’s longest cereal production trial has shown that long-term application of fertilisers can help boost soil...
Scottish govt publishes first cereal production estimates for harvest 2025

Arable

Scottish govt publishes first cereal production estimates for harvest 2025

The Scottish government has published its first production estimates for Harvest 2025, covering barley, wheat, oats, and oilseed rape. As...
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