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.

Number of farmers in NI now seeking overdraft increases

N.Ireland

Number of farmers in NI now seeking overdraft increases

An Northern Ireland agricultural accountant has confirmed that significant numbers of farmers in NI are seeking overdraft increases from their...
Current tree planting season in NI is potential ‘write-off’

N.Ireland

Current tree planting season in NI is potential ‘write-off’

A leading forester has indicated that the 2023/2024 tree planting season in Northern Ireland could potentially be written-off. Premier Woodlands...
Farm support measures roll-out in NI could take until 2026

N.Ireland

Farm support measures roll-out in NI could take until 2026

The complete roll-out of Northern Ireland’s new farm support measures could take until the end of 2026, and possibly beyond,...
UFU to query weight thresholds for tractors and equipment

N.Ireland

UFU to query weight thresholds for tractors and equipment

The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) is seeking changes to the gross weight thresholds for tractor and equipment combinations allowed on...
Farm building development could come to halt in NI – UFU

N.Ireland

Farm building development could come to halt in NI – UFU

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has claimed that all farm development programmes could come to a halt in Northern Ireland....
Flood compensation for NI farmers rejected by DAERA

N.Ireland

Flood compensation for NI farmers rejected by DAERA

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that a business case linked to proposed flood compensation measures for farmers in...
Potassium availability linked to moisture content of soils

Arable

Potassium availability linked to moisture content of soils

According to a soil specialist based at the University of Adelaide in Australia, potassium (K) availability is linked to the...
UFU challenges any steps taken to reduce bTB valuations

N.Ireland

UFU challenges any steps taken to reduce bTB valuations

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said it will legally challenge any attempts to reduce bovine tuberculosis (bTB) valuations in...
Opinion: Farmers are at heart of rural communities, especially in snow

Opinion

Opinion: Farmers are at heart of rural communities, especially in snow

It amazes me at just how little is picked up by the general media about the vital role that farmers...
Malting barley premiums continue to strengthen in UK

N.Ireland

Malting barley premiums continue to strengthen in UK

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed that malting barley premiums continue to rise in the UK. For...
‘Setting up a farming business for the future’ – Ulster Grassland Society

N.Ireland

‘Setting up a farming business for the future’ – Ulster Grassland Society

The theme set for this year’s Ulster Grassland Society (UGS) conference is ‘Setting up a farming business for the future’....
Dairy farmers urged to complete regular cash flow forecasts

N.Ireland

Dairy farmers urged to complete regular cash flow forecasts

Milk producers in Northern Ireland are being strongly urged to complete six-month cash flow forecasts on a regular basis. This...
Potassium affects both yield and quality of grain – PDA

N.Ireland

Potassium affects both yield and quality of grain – PDA

According to the Potash Development Association (PDA), potassium affects both the yield and quality of grain, as well as the...
Silage stocks running low on dairy farms in NI – CAFRE

N.Ireland

Silage stocks running low on dairy farms in NI – CAFRE

There is now growing concern on many dairy farms across Northern Ireland that silage stocks are running low. This issue...
British Wool to elect regional representative for NI

N.Ireland

British Wool to elect regional representative for NI

British Wool has confirmed that an election will be held to select Northern Ireland’s regional representative on the board of...
UFU wants funding for flood-affected vegetable growers

N.Ireland

UFU wants funding for flood-affected vegetable growers

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is to continue lobbying on behalf of flood-affected potato and vegetable growers. This was a...
New sustainability body to put ‘food growth’ as top priority

N.Ireland

New sustainability body to put ‘food growth’ as top priority

Northern Ireland’s new sustainability body will work to make “food growth” its top priority over the coming years, according to...
Public consultation on NI bTB compensation rates imminent

N.Ireland

Public consultation on NI bTB compensation rates imminent

A public consultation on the compensation rates made available for bovine tuberculosis (bTB) reactor cattle is about to be launched...
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