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.

Keeping winter wheat crops disease-free

Arable

Keeping winter wheat crops disease-free

This is the time when management steps taken by tillage farmers will determine the disease status of winter wheat crops....
Opinion: Irish agriculture is on the front foot, at last

N.Ireland

Opinion: Irish agriculture is on the front foot, at last

Irish agriculture can look forward to a very bright future, one that will see sustainable farm gate prices being maintained...
Cereal growers in the northwest enjoy a spring to remember

N.Ireland

Cereal growers in the northwest enjoy a spring to remember

Cereal growers in the northwest have confirmed that both winter and spring cereals have enjoyed a very positive start. Mark...
Demand for CAFRE agricultural degree courses remains strong

N.Ireland

Demand for CAFRE agricultural degree courses remains strong

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is confirming a strong interest in its agricultural degree courses. Current...
Significant changes in UK yellow rust population noted

Arable

Significant changes in UK yellow rust population noted

It is now apparent that significant changes are taking place within the UK’s population of yellow rust fungi. Recent reports...
Newry Show gets council boost

N.Ireland

Newry Show gets council boost

The chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down Council has taken time out of his busy schedule to visit the site...
NI farmers encouraged to review livestock valuations – adviser

N.Ireland

NI farmers encouraged to review livestock valuations – adviser

The rate of increase in the price of all classes of livestock should encourage farmers to review their livestock valuations...
Regenerative agriculture is the future – report

Arable

Regenerative agriculture is the future – report

A new report from the British Ecological Society has confirmed the key role that regenerative agriculture will play within farming....
Opinion: Potential of malting barley must be maximised

Opinion

Opinion: Potential of malting barley must be maximised

Decisions taken this week by tillage farmers will determine the actual tonnages of malting barley produced in Ireland this year....
UFU: Westminster may move on inheritance tax issue

N.Ireland

UFU: Westminster may move on inheritance tax issue

There is a growing belief that the British Government in Westminster will review its decision to extend the remit of...
More diverse agriculture needed for climate change response: academic

N.Ireland

More diverse agriculture needed for climate change response: academic

The reliance of the world on four main crops is an inherent weakness in humanity’s response to climate change and...
Tillage update: Most spring cereal crops now drilled

Arable

Tillage update: Most spring cereal crops now drilled

Tillage farmers have been taking full advantage of the excellent weather conditions with 90% or more of spring cereal crops...
Northern Ireland gets off light in US trade tariff debacle

N.Ireland

Northern Ireland gets off light in US trade tariff debacle

Northern Ireland has gotten off pretty well in the fast-developing Unites States (US) trade tariff debacle with the rest of...
Future investment in nature and biodiversity to involve sustainable agri

N.Ireland

Future investment in nature and biodiversity to involve sustainable agri

Banks and financial institutions view sustainable agriculture as their route to investment in nature and biodiversity. This was one of...
Researchers call for more collaborative research in agriculture

Rural Life

Researchers call for more collaborative research in agriculture

A call has been made for UK support funding to prioritise collaborative research involving scientists and livestock farmers. The benefits...
AHDB: Wheat prices may strengthen later in the year

Arable

AHDB: Wheat prices may strengthen later in the year

A significant contraction in the area of crop planted in the US this year could lead to a strengthening in wheat...
Westminster ‘lacking understanding’ on farming – NFU Cymru

Agri-Business

Westminster ‘lacking understanding’ on farming – NFU Cymru

The disconnect that exists between Westminster and farmers on the issues of food production and the ‘green agenda’ has been...
Opinion: Field work has taken off but safety remains the priority

Opinion

Opinion: Field work has taken off but safety remains the priority

Field work is about to go into overdrive as spring turnout takes effect on farms across the entire island of...
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