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.

Breeding and genetics have ‘a crucial role to play’ – AI Services

Agri-Business

Breeding and genetics have ‘a crucial role to play’ – AI Services

“Breeding and genetics have such a “crucial role” to play in helping farmers meet the key challenges of improving farm...
Tyrone dairy farmer displays ProCROSS breeding results

N.Ireland

Tyrone dairy farmer displays ProCROSS breeding results

The benefits of ProCROSS breeding were discussed at a recent open day hosted by Co. Tyrone milk producer, Des Kelly,...
What is the value of magnesium as a nutrient source for crops?

N.Ireland

What is the value of magnesium as a nutrient source for crops?

The Potash Development Association (PDA) has updated its potash, phosphate and sulphur recommendations for cereal crops. It has also published...
Colin Smith appointed LMC NI interim CEO

N.Ireland

Colin Smith appointed LMC NI interim CEO

Colin Smith has been appointed interim CEO of the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) for Northern Ireland. This follows the...
CAFRE dairy survey highlights the main reasons for culling cows

N.Ireland

CAFRE dairy survey highlights the main reasons for culling cows

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprises (CAFRE) has recently surveyed 120 dairy herds across Northern Ireland to determine...
Consultation on introduction of digital passports for crops confirmed

N.Ireland

Consultation on introduction of digital passports for crops confirmed

The introduction of digital passports for combinable crops produced in Great Britain (GB) has become a distinct possibility. Recent days...
Major structural change in UK farming likely over the next decade

Agri-Business

Major structural change in UK farming likely over the next decade

The Andersons Centre is predicting that major structural change will impact across UK farming over the next decade. This was...
Agriculture not to blame for algae on Lough Neagh – Poots

N.Ireland

Agriculture not to blame for algae on Lough Neagh – Poots

Former Northern Ireland farm minister Edwin Poots MLA has claimed that agricultural effluents are not to blame for the blue-green...
Research into long-term impacts of regenerative agriculture

Arable

Research into long-term impacts of regenerative agriculture

A set of long-term experiments will quantify the exact impact of regenerative agriculture from all perspectives. The work will be...
Norway native named ‘Top Dog’ at World Sheepdog Trials

N.Ireland

Norway native named ‘Top Dog’ at World Sheepdog Trials

Petter Landfald, from Norway and his dog Max, were crowned World Champions at the World Sheepdog Trials last Saturday (...
Tillage: The role of potash in the nutrition of cereals

N.Ireland

Tillage: The role of potash in the nutrition of cereals

The role of potash in maximising cereal yields and grain quality has been profiled by a number of agronomists to...
Farm incomes in Northern Ireland coming under strong pressure

N.Ireland

Farm incomes in Northern Ireland coming under strong pressure

A leading accountant has highlighted the growing pressures now impacting farm incomes in Northern Ireland. And the continuing decline in...
Lemken unveils first weed harrow during French demo

N.Ireland

Lemken unveils first weed harrow during French demo

The Thulit is the first weed harrow from Lemken. It has been specifically developed to operate on uneven ground. The...
World Sheepdog Trials underway in Down

N.Ireland

World Sheepdog Trials underway in Down

The 2023 World Sheepdog Trials got underway yesterday (Wednesday, September 13) at Gill Hall Estate, near Dromore in Co. Down....
Effective breeding the ‘cornerstone’ of herd performance – AI company

N.Ireland

Effective breeding the ‘cornerstone’ of herd performance – AI company

The development of effective breeding policies has always been a “cornerstone” of improved herd performance, according to Northern Ireland-based AI...
Call for hemp processing factory in island of Ireland

N.Ireland

Call for hemp processing factory in island of Ireland

Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling for the immediate establishment of a hemp processing facility in Ireland. “Hemp is the...
DAERA meets marts over NIFAIS concerns

N.Ireland

DAERA meets marts over NIFAIS concerns

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) officials have held an online meeting with representatives of the Northern Ireland...
Insecticide resistance a major concern facing tillage sector

N.Ireland

Insecticide resistance a major concern facing tillage sector

The threat of insecticide resistance is one that all tillage farmers should be taking very seriously, according to scientific experts...
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