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.

Changing weather patterns impacting on forage maize yields

Arable

Changing weather patterns impacting on forage maize yields

Changing weather patterns have impacted significantly on the yields and quality of forage maize crops grown in the UK. Results...
UK forage maize area increased significantly in 2024

N.Ireland

UK forage maize area increased significantly in 2024

The area of arable land across the UK dedicated to forage maize production in 2024 increased by between 10% and...
Hilton Food Group reports ‘strong’ performance in Q4 2024

Agri-Business

Hilton Food Group reports ‘strong’ performance in Q4 2024

Hilton Food Group plc has reported that its core retail meat and foodservice across UK and Ireland saw “continued strong...
First case of glyphosate resistance confirmed in UK

Arable

First case of glyphosate resistance confirmed in UK

The Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG) has confirmed the first case of full rate glyphosate resistance in the UK within...
Danske Bank confirms increased farm finances in NI

N.Ireland

Danske Bank confirms increased farm finances in NI

Danske Bank’s head of agriculture, Rodney Brown, has confirmed an improvement in farm finances across Northern Ireland. This welcome trend...
‘It’s almost as if the chancellor has gone into hiding’ – UFU

N.Ireland

‘It’s almost as if the chancellor has gone into hiding’ – UFU

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has not yet agreed to meet farmers’ leaders to discuss inheritance tax changes...
‘International grain markets will turn in favour of growers’ – UFU

N.Ireland

‘International grain markets will turn in favour of growers’ – UFU

According to the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) deputy president, Glenn Cuddy, better succession planning will not sort out the inheritance...
Strategic challenges impacting NI agriculture to be addressed

N.Ireland

Strategic challenges impacting NI agriculture to be addressed

A number of strategic challenges currently facing agriculture in Northern Ireland will be actively addressed during 2025. This is the...
There is no ‘quick fix’ to inheritance tax issue – UFU

N.Ireland

There is no ‘quick fix’ to inheritance tax issue – UFU

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine has indicated that morale across agriculture in Northern Ireland is at an all...
Dairy sector is ‘vitally important’ to economy – DCNI

N.Ireland

Dairy sector is ‘vitally important’ to economy – DCNI

There is every prospect of 2025 being a year of great opportunity for the dairy sector in Northern Ireland. This...
‘Killer gene’ opens new front in battle against fungal disease in cereals

N.Ireland

‘Killer gene’ opens new front in battle against fungal disease in cereals

A ‘killer gene’ that leads to the synthesis of a protein known as ‘Knr4’ may be the key to what makes some...
Newry Agricultural Show Society confirms arrangements for 2025

N.Ireland

Newry Agricultural Show Society confirms arrangements for 2025

Newry Agricultural Show Society will host its 2025 Annual General Meeting on Thursday, February 6 in the Canal Court Hotel,...
Sheep numbers fall while wool markets strengthen

N.Ireland

Sheep numbers fall while wool markets strengthen

The December 2024 agricultural census confirmed a 4% drop in Northern Ireland’s total sheep numbers, year-on-year. The equivalent figure for...
Preparing for the 2025 show season at Kinnego Herefords

N.Ireland

Preparing for the 2025 show season at Kinnego Herefords

January calving is now underway at Kinnego Herefords. The exclusively polled herd is owned by Co. Armagh-based, Ciaran Kerr, who...
LMC strikes a positive note for farm quality assured beef and lamb in 2025

N.Ireland

LMC strikes a positive note for farm quality assured beef and lamb in 2025

Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Colin Smith, is keen to focus on the positives regarding the prospects for...
Risk of toxic mastitis in dairy cows at drying-off

N.Ireland

Risk of toxic mastitis in dairy cows at drying-off

The Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) is highlighting the risk of toxic mastitis in dairy cows at drying-off. In one...
Making best use of organic manures and slurries in spring

N.Ireland

Making best use of organic manures and slurries in spring

ADAS has compiled a series of guidelines, advising farmers on how they can make best use of organic manures and...
FFA: IVF calf project to reduce emissions is ‘backward step’

N.Ireland

FFA: IVF calf project to reduce emissions is ‘backward step’

Farmers for Action (FFA) spokesperson William Taylor, has indicated that food security should be the priority for production agriculture not...
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