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.

Genomics drives development of new barley breeding programme

N.Ireland

Genomics drives development of new barley breeding programme

A combination of genomics and the sourcing of Europe’s best genetic materials is driving a unique barley breeding programme for...
Opinion: These are heady times for the RUAS

N.Ireland

Opinion: These are heady times for the RUAS

This week marks the official launch of Balmoral Show 2023; it is the flagship event of the Royal Ulster Agricultural...
Need for locally produced food ‘more vital’ – UFU

N.Ireland

Need for locally produced food ‘more vital’ – UFU

Climate change, TB, energy prices and production costs are the major issues facing agriculture in Northern Ireland, the president of...
Tillage: The potential role for grain analysis

N.Ireland

Tillage: The potential role for grain analysis

The Potash Development Association (PDA) has confirmed the value of grain analysis as a management tool within a tillage operation....
Analysis: Many arable soils in UK still too acidic

N.Ireland

Analysis: Many arable soils in UK still too acidic

Analysis carried out by NRM Laboratories has confirmed that a significant proportion of arable soils in the UK are too...
Opinion: Gene editing and the law of unintended consequences

N.Ireland

Opinion: Gene editing and the law of unintended consequences

Rothamsted Research was very quick out of the blocks in welcoming the enactment of the UK’s legislation regarding gene editing,...
Rothamsted welcomes enactment of gene-editing legislation

N.Ireland

Rothamsted welcomes enactment of gene-editing legislation

Rothamsted Research scientists have welcomed the passing into law of new UK legislation that will free-up the use of gene-editing...
Focus: How does tillage equipment interact with soils?

N.Ireland

Focus: How does tillage equipment interact with soils?

Lemken and the farming consultancy, Agrii, have jointly developed trials to assess how tillage equipment interacts with soils. Agrii agronomist,...
New strategy puts Northern Ireland sheep sector on front foot

N.Ireland

New strategy puts Northern Ireland sheep sector on front foot

The Northern Ireland sheep sector is not specifically mentioned in the ‘Future Agricultural Policy Proposals’ discussion paper. The aforementioned measure...
Global grain markets steady amid extension of Black Sea deal

Agri-Business

Global grain markets steady amid extension of Black Sea deal

The Agriculture and Horticulture and Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that world grain markets felt some support last week overall....
Workshop: Variety and make-up of fertiliser is changing

N.Ireland

Workshop: Variety and make-up of fertiliser is changing

Agrii agronomist Tom Land has confirmed that the variety and structural make-up of fertiliser is changing. He spoke at a recent...
CAFRE crops update confirms impact of high fertiliser prices

Arable

CAFRE crops update confirms impact of high fertiliser prices

The latest crops update from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in Northern Ireland has confirmed the...
AD accounts for almost 6% of green electricity in Northern Ireland

Environment

AD accounts for almost 6% of green electricity in Northern Ireland

Almost 6% of the green electricity produced in Northern Ireland last year was generated by anaerobic digestion (AD) operations. Delegates...
Foliar feeding grassland swards – is it an option?

N.Ireland

Foliar feeding grassland swards – is it an option?

Farmers attending a recent meeting in Co. Armagh were briefed on the benefits of foliar feeding grassland swards. The technology...
Green energy theme for Newry Show 2023

N.Ireland

Green energy theme for Newry Show 2023

Newry Show 2023 is to be supported by a number of businesses with a strong involvement in green and alternative...
Lemken commits to improving soil health

Agri-Business

Lemken commits to improving soil health

Soil machinery company, Lemken has confirmed that improving soil health is a priority for the business – across all of...
Grain analysis and soil talk after Agrii soils presentation

N.Ireland

Grain analysis and soil talk after Agrii soils presentation

The latest updates from the Lemken: Agrii soils programme were delivered to a group of tillage farmers in Northern Ireland,...
Brewery to support UK farmers in growing regenerative barley

Agri-Business

Brewery to support UK farmers in growing regenerative barley

A multi-national brewery group has unveiled new plans to expand regenerative barley usage across its brands in the UK, Finland and...
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