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.

BYDV risk to newly planted cereal crops in NI

N.Ireland

BYDV risk to newly planted cereal crops in NI

Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) once again poses a threat to newly planted cereal crops in Northern Ireland, according to...
Growing pumpkins for the Halloween market in Armagh

N.Ireland

Growing pumpkins for the Halloween market in Armagh

Co. Armagh-based vegetable and fresh produce processer, Gilfresh Produce, has grown 150ac of pumpkins within its own farming operation this...
Tillage: The impact of soil pH on nutrient availability

Arable

Tillage: The impact of soil pH on nutrient availability

Agronomists agree that soil pH must be considered the all-important starting-point of any crop fertiliser plan. This is because the...
Tillage: UK maize imports heading for record levels

Arable

Tillage: UK maize imports heading for record levels

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed that maize imports into the UK are heading for record levels....
Livestock entries open for Royal Ulster Winter Fair

N.Ireland

Livestock entries open for Royal Ulster Winter Fair

The Royal Ulster Winter Fair has been characterised as a unique occasion within the Irish agricultural showing calendar. Royal Ulster...
UK farm support spending may come under pressure

N.Ireland

UK farm support spending may come under pressure

UK farm support spending may come under pressure, courtesy of the upcoming Budget, scheduled for October 30. This is the...
Autumn crop establishment – there is no room for error

N.Ireland

Autumn crop establishment – there is no room for error

The Potash Development Association (PDA) has highlighted the importance of effective crop establishment, where winter cereals are concerned. Getting soil...
Stormont agri chair: Parties united in call for funding for farming

N.Ireland

Stormont agri chair: Parties united in call for funding for farming

All the political parties in Northern Ireland are on the same page regarding the future funding requirements of farming and...
Importer: Straw and hay should be sold on a weight basis

N.Ireland

Importer: Straw and hay should be sold on a weight basis

Selling straw and hay on a per bale basis does not convey to farmer customers the full details of what...
Grassland carbon credits likely to be higher than other crops

N.Ireland

Grassland carbon credits likely to be higher than other crops

The value of carbon credits linked to grass will be extremely high, relative to those associated with other land use...
Grain and oilseeds harvest 2024 comes to an end in UK

N.Ireland

Grain and oilseeds harvest 2024 comes to an end in UK

The Agricultural and Horticultural and Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed that the UK’s 2024 grain and oilseeds harvest is now...
Muir clarifies strategy to reduce ammonia emissions in NI

N.Ireland

Muir clarifies strategy to reduce ammonia emissions in NI

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has clarified the strategy that will be used to reduce ammonia...
Ongoing conifer planting necessary for forestry sector

N.Ireland

Ongoing conifer planting necessary for forestry sector

The need for ongoing conifer planting within the Irish forestry sector has been confirmed by a leading woodland development consultant....
Local agri-show societies in NI need govt funding – NISA

N.Ireland

Local agri-show societies in NI need govt funding – NISA

Northern Ireland’s 12 local agricultural show societies need core government funding, if they are to develop into the future. This...
Dry weather patterns impact on global wheat prices

Arable

Dry weather patterns impact on global wheat prices

Continuing dry weather in Russia, Ukraine and parts of the United States has signalled a strengthening of global wheat prices...
90% ‘Zone 3’ uptake for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

N.Ireland

90% ‘Zone 3’ uptake for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has confirmed a 90% registration rate for Zone 3 of the Soil Nutrient Health...
Maedi Visna challenge must be handled on an all-island basis

N.Ireland

Maedi Visna challenge must be handled on an all-island basis

A leading Co. Antrim flock owner has confirmed the enhanced threat now posed by Maedi Visna (MV) disease to the...
Wool prices set to remain strong following 20% increase

Sheep

Wool prices set to remain strong following 20% increase

Wool prices are set to gather momentum over the coming months. This follows four successive full clearances at recent auctions...
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