Richard Halleron

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.

Agflation has peaked but effects continue to linger

Agri-Business

Agflation has peaked but effects continue to linger

Agricultural inputs’ inflation – or ‘agflation’ for short – has fallen rapidly during the first six months of the year,...

Methane inhibitors must ‘deliver’ improved performance

Beef

Methane inhibitors must ‘deliver’ improved performance

Ruminant methane inhibitors must not just address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions challenges but also deliver improved animal performance, according to...

Tillage: Grain prices starting to strengthen

Agri-Business

Tillage: Grain prices starting to strengthen

The Agriculture and Horticulture and Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that international grain prices are starting to strengthen. Three factors...

Charollais ewe lamb carries the day at Ballymena Show 2023

N.Ireland

Charollais ewe lamb carries the day at Ballymena Show 2023

The much anticipated inter-breed sheep championship at Ballymena Show 2023 was won by an eye-catching Charollais ewe lamb. Bred and...

Research: Crushed rock in farm soils could boost carbon capture

Environment

Research: Crushed rock in farm soils could boost carbon capture

Adding crushed rocks to farm soils can accelerate carbon sequestration and boost crop productivity, according to research scientists attending this...

NI beef and lamb already has a low carbon footprint – UFU

N.Ireland

NI beef and lamb already has a low carbon footprint – UFU

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president David Brown is claiming that the beef and lamb produced in Northern Ireland already has...

Potential for test court case against DAFM on climate targets

Environment

Potential for test court case against DAFM on climate targets

A foremost authority on climate change believes the scope exists to bring a test court case against the Department of...

Technology to identify tuber size could be rolled out in Ireland

N.Ireland

Technology to identify tuber size could be rolled out in Ireland

A new technology, based on a 3-D camera system, is helping potato growers to identify the size and weight of...

AHDB: Update on world grain markets

Arable

AHDB: Update on world grain markets

According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), world grain markets are reflecting two key drivers – events in...

Concern over future of NI private forestry sector

N.Ireland

Concern over future of NI private forestry sector

There is growing concern that Northern Ireland’s (NI) private forestry sector could find itself without public support beyond the end...

Armagh Show 2023: Red and white were the colours of the day

N.Ireland

Armagh Show 2023: Red and white were the colours of the day

The much heralded dairy inter-breed championship at Armagh Show 2023 was won by an elite red and white Holstein cow....

How will final UK wheat yields ‘shake out’ in 2023?

N.Ireland

How will final UK wheat yields ‘shake out’ in 2023?

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) analysts have been assessing recent weather patterns to discern how they may impact on...

Tillage: Time to consider new seed varieties for 2023-2024

Arable

Tillage: Time to consider new seed varieties for 2023-2024

It’s that time of year when cereal growers will start to consider what new seed varieties are available for the...

Northern Ireland’s agricultural shows receive a double blow

N.Ireland

Northern Ireland’s agricultural shows receive a double blow

This week has seen the publication of the much anticipated resilience report into the future of Northern Ireland’s agricultural shows...

Lurgan Show: Texel shearling ewe takes inter-breed prize

N.Ireland

Lurgan Show: Texel shearling ewe takes inter-breed prize

The north Antrim man who judged the sheep inter-breed championship class at this year’s Lurgan Show believes the Irish sheep...

Plans for ‘Sheep Northern Ireland’ event unveiled

N.Ireland

Plans for ‘Sheep Northern Ireland’ event unveiled

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has confirmed that plans are well advanced for its 2023 ‘Sheep Northern Ireland’ event. It...

AHDB: Crop update – 85% of winter wheat in ‘good’ condition

N.Ireland

AHDB: Crop update – 85% of winter wheat in ‘good’ condition

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that 85% of Great Britain’s winter wheat crop was in good/excellent...

Tillage: Some winter barley crops at high risk of lodging

N.Ireland

Tillage: Some winter barley crops at high risk of lodging

Some winter barley crops are at a high risk of lodging, if the weather turns wet between now and harvest....