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.

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...
Sofina Foods plans ‘to build on’ farming sector’s role in NI economy – CEO

N.Ireland

Sofina Foods plans ‘to build on’ farming sector’s role in NI economy – CEO

Sofina Foods Europe chief executive, Ash Amirahmadi, has confirmed the strong commitment that exists within the business to Northern Ireland....
Brexit led to ‘many short-term challenges’ for UK food sector – industry leader

N.Ireland

Brexit led to ‘many short-term challenges’ for UK food sector – industry leader

Sofina Foods’ chief executive, Ash Amirahmadi, has indicated that Brexit has created many short-term challenges for the UK food sector....
Fodder beet harvester takes centre stage at Co. Down farmer protest

N.Ireland

Fodder beet harvester takes centre stage at Co. Down farmer protest

A fodder beet harvester was the focal point of a recent farmer protest held outside a Tesco supermarket in Banbridge,...
What is driving glyphosate resistance?

N.Ireland

What is driving glyphosate resistance?

Thirty-five different weed species are now resistant to glyphosate-based herbicides in countries around the world – and the list continues...
Integrated pest management a ‘key driver’ for UK agrochemical initiative

N.Ireland

Integrated pest management a ‘key driver’ for UK agrochemical initiative

The Voluntary Initiative (VI) was established 25 years ago to demonstrate the highest standards of plant protection stewardship. It is...
Northern Ireland’s hedge cutting season ends this week

N.Ireland

Northern Ireland’s hedge cutting season ends this week

Northern Ireland’s hedge cutting season ends on Saturday (February 28) with contractors pushing hard to fulfil all the work in...
New ruminant emissions research facility planned for AFBI Co. Down site

N.Ireland

New ruminant emissions research facility planned for AFBI Co. Down site

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) is committing to a new ruminant emissions research facility (RERF) at the organisation’s Hillsborough...
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