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.

NI farmers report strong plant counts in spring cereal crops

N.Ireland

NI farmers report strong plant counts in spring cereal crops

Tillage farmers in Northern Ireland are reporting excellent germination rates and plant counts in spring cereal crops that were established...
Calls for new forestry development policies in NI

N.Ireland

Calls for new forestry development policies in NI

Forestry development companies are calling for clarification on future tree planting schemes that will be made available in Northern Ireland....
Decline in flock numbers is resulting in less wool – Ulster Wool

N.Ireland

Decline in flock numbers is resulting in less wool – Ulster Wool

The current strength of lamb and ewe prices is encouraging flock owners to keep less sheep, according to the Ulster...
Very little tillage ground left fallow in 2024

N.Ireland

Very little tillage ground left fallow in 2024

Despite predictions to the contrary made some weeks ago, very little tillage ground has been left fallow in Ireland this...
Agri-institute delivers positive change across sectors in NI

N.Ireland

Agri-institute delivers positive change across sectors in NI

The chair of Northern Ireland Institute of Agricultural Science (NIIAS) , Jim Freeburn, has confirmed the key role played by...
New season wool now arriving at the Ulster Wool in Antrim

N.Ireland

New season wool now arriving at the Ulster Wool in Antrim

New season wool is now arriving at the Ulster Wool depot in Co. Antrim. Traditionally, Balmoral Show is the start...
NI’s dairy sector must grow on a ‘sustainable basis’ – DCNI

N.Ireland

NI’s dairy sector must grow on a ‘sustainable basis’ – DCNI

Northern Ireland’s dairy sector must be allowed to grow on a sustainable basis, according to a leading industry representative. This...
Armagh grower commits to growing winter crops only

N.Ireland

Armagh grower commits to growing winter crops only

Co. Armagh cereal grower, Tim McClelland, is maintaining an effective crop rotation by focusing on winter crops only. McClelland said:...
Farmers must act to improve efficiency levels – Danske Bank

N.Ireland

Farmers must act to improve efficiency levels – Danske Bank

Danske Bank’s head of agribusiness, Rodney Brown, has confirmed a ‘steady as she goes’ perspective for most farm sectors in...
The future of dairy is goat and sheep’s milk – vet

N.Ireland

The future of dairy is goat and sheep’s milk – vet

The opportunity to develop a vibrant goat and sheep’s milk sector in Ireland is immense, according to a vet and...
M&S commits to meeting its climate change targets

N.Ireland

M&S commits to meeting its climate change targets

Marks and Spencer (M&S) remains committed to meeting the food retailer’s key climate change targets into the future. In turn,...
20% of farmers in NI have high blood pressure – BHF

N.Ireland

20% of farmers in NI have high blood pressure – BHF

A recent survey carried out by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) revealed that approximately 20% of farmers in Northern Ireland...
Trevor Shields is the Champion of Champions at Balmoral Show 2024

N.Ireland

Trevor Shields is the Champion of Champions at Balmoral Show 2024

The principle of three being a lucky number is certainly resonating with Kilkeel farmer, Trevor Shields, following this year’s Balmoral...
Coloured dairy breeds shine at Balmoral 2024

N.Ireland

Coloured dairy breeds shine at Balmoral 2024

All the coloured dairy breeds performed tremendously well at Balmoral Show 2024. The Jersey championship was a case in point....
Mostragee Holsteins win Balmoral Inter-Breed Dairy Championship

N.Ireland

Mostragee Holsteins win Balmoral Inter-Breed Dairy Championship

The Balmoral Show 2024 Inter-Breed Dairy Championship was won by Mostragee Holsteins, owned by Tom and Mark Henry, yesterday (Friday,...
EasyCare sheep farmer ‘positive’ about future lamb prices

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EasyCare sheep farmer ‘positive’ about future lamb prices

Well-known EasyCare sheep breeder, Campbell Tweed, has expressed a strong degree of confidence in the future of lamb prices. He...
Food output levels can be maintained in NI – expert

N.Ireland

Food output levels can be maintained in NI – expert

Agriculture in Northern Ireland can meet its climate change targets while still maintaining current levels of food output. This was...
Badger Face Texels make an impression at Balmoral 2024

N.Ireland

Badger Face Texels make an impression at Balmoral 2024

Badger Face Texel, the latest breed member of the Texel family, classes drew large crowds at this year’s Balmoral Show....
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