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.

Recent study confirms best way to destroy cover crops

Arable

Recent study confirms best way to destroy cover crops

A recent ADAS study has confirmed that cover crops can both refine nitrogen (N) usage and protect water quality. This...
UAS calls for measures to support crop production in NI

N.Ireland

UAS calls for measures to support crop production in NI

The Ulster Arable Society (UAS) is calling for the introduction of bespoke measures to support crop production in Northern Ireland....
Call for NI farmers to engage in bTB compensation debate

N.Ireland

Call for NI farmers to engage in bTB compensation debate

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is strongly advising farmers to have their say in a debate centred around future...
NI’s new farm minister must secure agriculture’s fair share of a £3.3bn windfall

N.Ireland

NI’s new farm minister must secure agriculture’s fair share of a £3.3bn windfall

What proportion of the additional £3.3bn now on-offer from London will Northern Ireland’s (NI) new farm minister seek to secure...
Andrew Muir is Northern Ireland’s new farm minister

N.Ireland

Andrew Muir is Northern Ireland’s new farm minister

Andrew Muir is Northern Ireland’s new farm minister, appointed with the task of heading up the Department of Agriculture, Environment...
Calls for new Stormont Executive to adopt NI Farm Welfare Bill

N.Ireland

Calls for new Stormont Executive to adopt NI Farm Welfare Bill

The new Northern Ireland Executive has been called upon by Farmers for Action (FFA) to adopt the measures contained within...
UFU: bTB compensation a priority in new farm minister meeting

N.Ireland

UFU: bTB compensation a priority in new farm minister meeting

Getting Northern Ireland’s new farm minister to reverse proposed cuts in bovine tuberculosis (bTB) compensation values will be a priority...
Conference hears that succession not discussed enough

Agri-Business

Conference hears that succession not discussed enough

Not enough farm families openly discuss the topic of succession, according to agricultural mentor Heather Wildman. The Nuffield scholar addressed...
Opinion: Northern Ireland set to have a new agriculture minister

N.Ireland

Opinion: Northern Ireland set to have a new agriculture minister

Assuming everything goes according to plan up at Stormont, Northern Ireland could have a new agriculture minister within days. Traditionally,...
Older farmers still play vital role within rural communities – academic

N.Ireland

Older farmers still play vital role within rural communities – academic

Older farmers must be given their sense of place when it comes to addressing the challenge of generational change within...
DAERA proposal to cut bTB compensation sparks reaction

N.Ireland

DAERA proposal to cut bTB compensation sparks reaction

A number of agri-stakeholder organisations in Northern Ireland are opposing proposed bovine tuberculosis (bTB) compensation cuts. Ulster unionist spokesperson on...
Fermanagh farmer becomes president of Ulster Grassland Society

N.Ireland

Fermanagh farmer becomes president of Ulster Grassland Society

John Egerton, from Roslea in Co. Fermanagh, is the new president of the Ulster Grassland Society (UGS). He will serve...
‘Umbilical systems come into their own during slurry season’ – Agri contractor

N.Ireland

‘Umbilical systems come into their own during slurry season’ – Agri contractor

Agricultural contractor, Darren Russell, is confirming that umbilical systems come into their own during the early weeks of the slurry...
Changes to long-term crop study protocols at Rothamsted

Arable

Changes to long-term crop study protocols at Rothamsted

Rothamsted Research is confirming changes to some of its long-term crop study protocols, some of which were initiated almost 200-years-ago....
AI-bred dropped calves continue to secure premium price

N.Ireland

AI-bred dropped calves continue to secure premium price

While the outlook for beef is set to remain strong, buyers of dropped calves remain very discerning in their choice....
Rust disease in winter wheat – what to watch out for in 2024

N.Ireland

Rust disease in winter wheat – what to watch out for in 2024

Last year was more of a septoria year than a yellow rust year for winter wheat but what could 2024...
New chemistry to control fungal diseases in crops announced

N.Ireland

New chemistry to control fungal diseases in crops announced

A new chemistry to control fungal diseases in crops has just been announced. The joint breakthrough, by Syngenta Crop Protection...
Sustainable farmgate prices key UFU priority for 2024

N.Ireland

Sustainable farmgate prices key UFU priority for 2024

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) presidential team has confirmed that securing sustainable farmgate prices will be a priority for the...
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