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.

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

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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...
Scotland reportedly awash with feed barley, with Ireland a key destination

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Scotland reportedly awash with feed barley, with Ireland a key destination

Very large quantities of feed barley will be available in Scotland over the coming months, with much of it heading...
NI sheep farmers looking to the future with confidence

N.Ireland

NI sheep farmers looking to the future with confidence

Sheep farmers in Northern Ireland are pointing to a positive outlook for the sector. This premise is based on a...
NIFDA: ‘Coordinated approach’ needed for sustainable local farming and food

N.Ireland

NIFDA: ‘Coordinated approach’ needed for sustainable local farming and food

Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) chair, Prof. Ursula Lavery has confirmed the significant opportunities that exist to grow...
NI company wants to be ‘long-term partner’ to farmers with its Ronco range

Machinery

NI company wants to be ‘long-term partner’ to farmers with its Ronco range

A Northern Ireland company, which made its debut in the agricultural market in 2023, gave customers, dealers, and farmers an...
How to improve phosphorous uptakes by crops

Arable

How to improve phosphorous uptakes by crops

The challenge of increasing phosphorous (P) uptake by crops on a consistent basis has recently been reviewed by UK-based consultancy ADAS....
DCNI chief executive to attend World Dairy Summit 2025

N.Ireland

DCNI chief executive to attend World Dairy Summit 2025

Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) chief executive, Ian Stevenson has confirmed he will attend the World Dairy Summit 2025....
Family of genes that rule growth, grain development in wheat identified

Arable

Family of genes that rule growth, grain development in wheat identified

Rothamsted scientists have uncovered how a family of genes in wheat fine-tunes the plant’s growth and grain development. This is...
Defra publishes first 2025 grain and oilseed harvest estimates for England

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Defra publishes first 2025 grain and oilseed harvest estimates for England

The Department of Environment, Food and and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published the initial grain and oilseed harvest estimates for...
NI Water accused of ‘hypocrisy’ over pollution as slurry ban nears

N.Ireland

NI Water accused of ‘hypocrisy’ over pollution as slurry ban nears

A Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) agricultural spokesperson has highlighted what he regards as the hypocrisy of Northern Ireland Water in...
LMC reviews NI farm quality assurance strategy

N.Ireland

LMC reviews NI farm quality assurance strategy

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has completed a comprehensive review of Northern Ireland’s Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance...
NAP consultation process must include series of public meetings – FFA

N.Ireland

NAP consultation process must include series of public meetings – FFA

Farmers for Action (FFA) has called for the hosting of public meetings as part of a Nutrients Action Programme (NAP)...
New inheritance tax forcing NI farms ‘to retain monies’ rather than investing – MP

N.Ireland

New inheritance tax forcing NI farms ‘to retain monies’ rather than investing – MP

North Antrim MP, Jim Allister, believes that extending the scope of inheritance tax will stymie on-farm investment in Northern Ireland....
NAP independent forum urged to complete its work as quickly as possible

N.Ireland

NAP independent forum urged to complete its work as quickly as possible

Northern Ireland’s Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) independent forum has been urged to complete its work as quickly as possible. This...
Is this a ‘penicillin moment’ for crop production systems?

Arable

Is this a ‘penicillin moment’ for crop production systems?

Disease control within crop production systems has been very much centred on the development of complex organic chemicals such as...
The hidden danger of asbestos on farms

N.Ireland

The hidden danger of asbestos on farms

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is highlighting the hidden danger of asbestos on farms. This specific...
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