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.

Winter wheat and barley receive first nitrogen in Downpatrick

N.Ireland

Winter wheat and barley receive first nitrogen in Downpatrick

Co. Down cereal grower, Allan Chambers, is confirming that his winter wheat and barley crops have received their first nitrogen...
The significance of spring potash applications

N.Ireland

The significance of spring potash applications

The Potash Development Association (PDA) is highlighting the need for all winter crops to receive adequate potash applications now, if...
New project launched to predict nutrient release from cover crops

N.Ireland

New project launched to predict nutrient release from cover crops

The role of cover crops has been well profiled in both the UK and Ireland as a means of improving...
Armagh Show recorded largest visitor number ever last year

N.Ireland

Armagh Show recorded largest visitor number ever last year

Armagh Show Society confirmed an attendance figure just short of 50,000 for its 2024 celebration of farming and food, making...
Wheat crops in Co. Down receive first nitrogen

N.Ireland

Wheat crops in Co. Down receive first nitrogen

Co. Down contractor, Andrew Gibson, has put first nitrogen applications on some winter wheat crops over recent days. “The crops...
UK malting premiums set to come under pressure

Arable

UK malting premiums set to come under pressure

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming a squeeze on malting premiums relative to feed barley prices. Figures...
Muir: Replacement farm buildings a priority

N.Ireland

Muir: Replacement farm buildings a priority

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, referenced the issue of allowing farmers to invest...
Colin Smith reflects on 1st year as CEO at the LMC

N.Ireland

Colin Smith reflects on 1st year as CEO at the LMC

Colin Smith was appointed chief executive officer of the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) 12 months ago. He spoke to...
AIB NI awaits more details on farm inclusion in inheritance tax

N.Ireland

AIB NI awaits more details on farm inclusion in inheritance tax

AIB’s head of corporate banking in Northern Ireland has commented on the decision to include farm land within the remit...
Your smartphone can now be used to determine grain quality

Arable

Your smartphone can now be used to determine grain quality

A simple photograph can now be used to determine most of the key characteristics associated with grain quality. This is...
Farmer: Lamb prices to stay firm but support still needed

N.Ireland

Farmer: Lamb prices to stay firm but support still needed

Campbell Tweed, a sheep farmer in Co. Antrim, believes that Irish lamb prices will remain strong over the coming months....
New mobile slurry separation service to be offered in NI

N.Ireland

New mobile slurry separation service to be offered in NI

A new start-up business will launch a mobile slurry separation service for livestock farmers in the Mid Ulster area. The...
FFA: UK farmers could withdraw produce from market

N.Ireland

FFA: UK farmers could withdraw produce from market

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has been given until Wednesday, March 26 to reverse a decision to extend UK inheritance...
South American weather patterns now impacting UK grain prices

N.Ireland

South American weather patterns now impacting UK grain prices

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed that South American weather patterns are now impacting UK grain market...
Manage single bearing ewes as if they carry twin lambs

N.Ireland

Manage single bearing ewes as if they carry twin lambs

Ewes carrying single lambs should be managed as if they are carrying twins, according to Dennis Taylor from Smyths Daleside...
Fears windblown timber will ‘flood’ NI market

N.Ireland

Fears windblown timber will ‘flood’ NI market

Large tonnages of windblown timber will be potentially available for sale across Northern Ireland in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn....
NISA to meet agri committee over funding

N.Ireland

NISA to meet agri committee over funding

The Northern Ireland Shows Association (NISA) is expected to give evidence to Stormont’s agriculture committee in the coming weeks. However...
Rhynchosporium now present in winter barley crops

N.Ireland

Rhynchosporium now present in winter barley crops

High levels of rhynchosporium are now evident in a significant number of winter barley crops, according to Co. Down agronomist,...
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