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.

‘Agflation’ now stands at 25.3%

Agri-Business

‘Agflation’ now stands at 25.3%

The latest assessments from the Andersons Centre show that ‘Agflation’ now stands at 25.3%, with no weakening of this figure...
World Potato Congress delegates visit Wilson’s Country

Agri-Business

World Potato Congress delegates visit Wilson’s Country

The 11th World Potato Congress (WPC) culminated with 30 delegates from countries around the world visiting Wilson’s Country in Co....
Pottinger launches its new centre-swath rake

Machinery

Pottinger launches its new centre-swath rake

Pottinger has added the new TOP 882 C rake to its range of centre-swath rakes. The machine delivers a working...
Antibiotic usage within UK agriculture continues to fall

N.Ireland

Antibiotic usage within UK agriculture continues to fall

The latest official statistics confirm that antibiotic usage within UK agriculture fell by 50% between 2014 and 2022. The actual...
Machinery: New 10-rotor linkage mounted tedder from Pottinger

Agri-Business

Machinery: New 10-rotor linkage mounted tedder from Pottinger

Pottinger’s new 10-rotor linkage mounted tedder has a 10.70m working width. Each of the rotors on the HIT V 11100...
Beef industry: Livestock production at heart of ‘regenerative agriculture’

N.Ireland

Beef industry: Livestock production at heart of ‘regenerative agriculture’

Recent weeks have seen Europe’s beef industry arguing strongly that livestock production is at the heart of ‘regenerative agriculture’. The...
Research: Fertiliser use could be reduced with nature-based farming

Agri-Business

Research: Fertiliser use could be reduced with nature-based farming

An extensive series of international crop trials has confirmed that fertiliser use could be reduced with nature-based farming systems. Analysis...
Pottinger launches new mower combination

Agri-Business

Pottinger launches new mower combination

Pottinger is claiming that its new NOVACAT V 10000 mower combination combines high output with excellent ground tracking. It is...
Farm machinery production costs – the only way is up

Agri-Business

Farm machinery production costs – the only way is up

Farm machinery production costs have risen by between 15% and 20% over the past year within a very frenetic marketplace....
Machinery: Pottinger JUMBO 8000 forage wagon series

Machinery

Machinery: Pottinger JUMBO 8000 forage wagon series

According to Pottinger, the new contactless, electronic steered axles on the JUMBO 8000 forage wagon series improve operating comfort as...
New generation of forage wagons coming our way

Agri-Business

New generation of forage wagons coming our way

This autumn will see Pottinger launch its new range of grassland equipment. Included in the line-up is the new JUMBO...
Tillage: Fancy growing a crop of spelt?

Arable

Tillage: Fancy growing a crop of spelt?

Spelt may, or may not be, grown in Ireland. But it’s a very important cereal crop in many parts of...
Farmers in Northern Ireland urged to apply for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

N.Ireland

Farmers in Northern Ireland urged to apply for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging all eligible farmers to apply for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) without...
Outstanding Holstein cow sweeps the boards at Ballymena Show

N.Ireland

Outstanding Holstein cow sweeps the boards at Ballymena Show

An outstanding Holstein cow carried the day at this year’s Ballymena Show. The event attracted a tremendous turnout of livestock....
Tree planting policy for NI described as ‘not fit for purpose’

N.Ireland

Tree planting policy for NI described as ‘not fit for purpose’

One of Northern Ireland’s leading foresters has confirmed the positive potential of tree planting as a frontline response for agriculture,...
ARCZero project hosts its first farm walk

N.Ireland

ARCZero project hosts its first farm walk

The first of seven ARCZero farm walks was recently hosted by Roger and Hilary Bell, who hail from Kells, Co....
Getting to grips with sheep scab in Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

Getting to grips with sheep scab in Northern Ireland

A soon-to-be published academic paper will confirm the significance of the challenge posed by sheep scab in Northern Ireland. The...
Maximising milk from grass in south Tyrone

N.Ireland

Maximising milk from grass in south Tyrone

Father and son team, Philip and David Clarke, milk 84 crossbred cows, all spring calving, between Ballygawley and Augher in...
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