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.

How to harness the inquisitive nature of calves to drive performance

Beef

How to harness the inquisitive nature of calves to drive performance

The inquisitive nature of calves can be used to drive performance rates in the period from birth to weaning, according...
Scientists discover natural defence mechanism to BYDV

Arable

Scientists discover natural defence mechanism to BYDV

Rothamsted scientists have identified a natural, in-built, defence mechanism against Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) in a heritage variety of...
Dairy farmers see Spanish straw as ‘highly suited’ to calf diets – expert

N.Ireland

Dairy farmers see Spanish straw as ‘highly suited’ to calf diets – expert

The role of Spanish straw in Irish calf diets has been highlighted by Fane Valley Feeds’ technical support manager, Matthew...
UK and EU urged to ‘intensify efforts’ to provide clarity for NI agri-food sector

N.Ireland

UK and EU urged to ‘intensify efforts’ to provide clarity for NI agri-food sector

Political pressure is growing at Stormont to secure agreed post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector. Speaking in the...
Coping with illness has boosted NI ploughman’s commitment to sport

N.Ireland

Coping with illness has boosted NI ploughman’s commitment to sport

Celebrated Co. Down ploughman Andrew Gill has been at the very top of his sport for the last number of...
Wading birds making a comeback in Antrim Hills  

Environment

Wading birds making a comeback in Antrim Hills  

The 2025 breeding season has brought plenty of positive news for some of Northern Ireland’s most threatened species of wading...
Precision Breeding Act ‘landmark moment’ for UK crop science

Arable

Precision Breeding Act ‘landmark moment’ for UK crop science

Scientists at the National Institute of Agricultural Botany (Niab) have welcomed the entry into law of a new precision plant...
‘Reality has drifted’ from post-Brexit promises – NI Ag Committee chair

N.Ireland

‘Reality has drifted’ from post-Brexit promises – NI Ag Committee chair

The chair of the Northern Ireland Agriculture Committee, Robbie Butler MLA, believes that Northern Ireland’s trust in both Brussels and...
Autumn milk output reported to be on the rise in Northern Ireland    

Dairy

Autumn milk output reported to be on the rise in Northern Ireland    

Despite a return to more challenging market conditions, autumn milk output continues to increase in Northern Ireland. Semex regional manager,...
Meeting recaps ‘North-South’ gas pipeline safety priorities for landowners

N.Ireland

Meeting recaps ‘North-South’ gas pipeline safety priorities for landowners

Approximately 900 farmers in counties Down and Antrim have the ‘North-South’ gas pipeline tracking underneath their land. This significant piece...
Trial: Feed by-products can be used to boost early lactation milk yields

Dairy

Trial: Feed by-products can be used to boost early lactation milk yields

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) scientists have confirmed the role of feed by-products in boosting early lactation milk yields in...
Are the days of fast fashion over, meaning a boost to wool markets?

N.Ireland

Are the days of fast fashion over, meaning a boost to wool markets?

Ulster Wool chair, Brendan Kelly, is asserting that the days of fast fashion are over, a trend that is helping...
Sharp increase in UK oilseed rape planted area projected

Arable

Sharp increase in UK oilseed rape planted area projected

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is projecting an almost 30% increase in the UK’s planted area of oilseed...
NI feed tech wins UK Dairy Carbon Network challenge

N.Ireland

NI feed tech wins UK Dairy Carbon Network challenge

Fermentrics (UK) Ltd., based in Northern Ireland, has won the UK Dairy Carbon Network 2025 measurement technology competition. The award...
Long-term global dairy demand may well outpace supply

Dairy

Long-term global dairy demand may well outpace supply

A new technical bulletin by the International Dairy Federation (IDF) points strongly to global dairy demand exceeding milk output over...
Stormont to gather stakeholder views on Nutrients Action Programme

N.Ireland

Stormont to gather stakeholder views on Nutrients Action Programme

Members of Stormont’s Agriculture Committee will meet later today (Thursday, November 13) with stakeholders from across agriculture to discuss a...
Opportunities to drive forward the consumption of beef and lamb

N.Ireland

Opportunities to drive forward the consumption of beef and lamb

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is confirming the new opportunities that exist to drive forward the consumption of beef...
How good are cover crops at recycling soil nutrients?

Arable

How good are cover crops at recycling soil nutrients?

The Potash Development Association (PDA) has highlighted the role played by cover crops in recycling soil nutrients. But, as it...
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