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.

AHDB to launch new web-based BYDV management tool

Arable

AHDB to launch new web-based BYDV management tool

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board is to launch a new Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) management tool. The web-based...
‘Very strong’ global demand for woollen carpets – Ulster Wool

N.Ireland

‘Very strong’ global demand for woollen carpets – Ulster Wool

Ulster Wool is confirming that wool markets around the world continue to strengthen, which it says is good news for...
FFA: April 6 ‘key date’ in inheritance tax judicial review

N.Ireland

FFA: April 6 ‘key date’ in inheritance tax judicial review

A judicial review of the extension of inheritance tax to agricultural land and farm assets in the UK has been...
NI Farm Quality Assurance Scheme ‘underpins’ red meat marketing – LMC

N.Ireland

NI Farm Quality Assurance Scheme ‘underpins’ red meat marketing – LMC

The importance of the Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (FQAS) for Northern Ireland has been confirmed by Livestock...
PDA publishes new potato crop nutrition advisory leaflet

Arable

PDA publishes new potato crop nutrition advisory leaflet

The Potash Development Association (PDA) has published a new potato crop nutrition guidance leaflet to facilitate UK and Irish growers....
NI AERA Committee discusses bill to re-introduce ANC payments

N.Ireland

NI AERA Committee discusses bill to re-introduce ANC payments

The Northern Ireland Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) committee has discussed a Private Members’ Bill, drawn up with the...
‘Resilience’ the theme for UFU Farm Family Day 2026

N.Ireland

‘Resilience’ the theme for UFU Farm Family Day 2026

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has hosted its now traditional Northern Ireland Farm Family Day at Stormont. The event, which...
Dairy Council NI: Bovine Genetics Project ‘a groundbreaking initiative’

N.Ireland

Dairy Council NI: Bovine Genetics Project ‘a groundbreaking initiative’

Momentum continues to build behind the preparations being made to launch a new Bovine Genetics Project (BGP) in Northern Ireland....
NI farmers turning to outside jobs to fill ‘financial black holes’ – FFA

N.Ireland

NI farmers turning to outside jobs to fill ‘financial black holes’ – FFA

Farmers for Action (FFA) is highlighting the need to maintain a strong cohort of full-time farmers in Northern Ireland. And...
Wilson’s Country secures unique double at 2026 NIFDA Awards

N.Ireland

Wilson’s Country secures unique double at 2026 NIFDA Awards

Wilson’s Country achieved a unique feat at this year’s Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) awards by winning two...
Securing sustainable future for NI agriculture ‘our core objective’ – UFU

N.Ireland

Securing sustainable future for NI agriculture ‘our core objective’ – UFU

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) remains committed to securing a sustainable future for agriculture in Northern Ireland. “That’s what we...
Calls for re-introduction of NI Area of Natural Constraint scheme

N.Ireland

Calls for re-introduction of NI Area of Natural Constraint scheme

Pressure is mounting to have Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) payments re-introduced in Northern Ireland. Leading this campaign is Stormont’s...
Which generation is driving agricultural land market values in UK and Ireland?

Agri-Business

Which generation is driving agricultural land market values in UK and Ireland?

People in their twenties and thirties are now key players within the agricultural land market across both the UK and...
Why is the international wheat market on the rise?

Arable

Why is the international wheat market on the rise?

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that May-26 UK feed wheat market futures are on the rise....
Why do winter barley crops continue to disappoint?

N.Ireland

Why do winter barley crops continue to disappoint?

The final yields achieved by winter barley crops was discussed at a recent crop walk on the south Co. Down...
Winter wheat crops well advanced in Co. Down

N.Ireland

Winter wheat crops well advanced in Co. Down

Members of a CAFRE Business Sustainability Group (BSG) had the recent opportunity of walking winter wheat and barley crops in...
AgriSearch seeks to raise levies after registering deficit for 2024/2025

N.Ireland

AgriSearch seeks to raise levies after registering deficit for 2024/2025

AgriSearch has registered a trading deficit of £21,592 for the 2024/2025 financial year. Total income for the period amounted to...
Optimising clover yields in grass swards

Grass

Optimising clover yields in grass swards

The Potash Development Association (PDA) has just published a technical update reviewing how clover yields in grass swards can be...
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