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.

Danske Bank confirms increased farm finances in NI

N.Ireland

Danske Bank confirms increased farm finances in NI

Danske Bank’s head of agriculture, Rodney Brown, has confirmed an improvement in farm finances across Northern Ireland. This welcome trend...
‘It’s almost as if the chancellor has gone into hiding’ – UFU

N.Ireland

‘It’s almost as if the chancellor has gone into hiding’ – UFU

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has not yet agreed to meet farmers’ leaders to discuss inheritance tax changes...
‘International grain markets will turn in favour of growers’ – UFU

N.Ireland

‘International grain markets will turn in favour of growers’ – UFU

According to the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) deputy president, Glenn Cuddy, better succession planning will not sort out the inheritance...
Strategic challenges impacting NI agriculture to be addressed

N.Ireland

Strategic challenges impacting NI agriculture to be addressed

A number of strategic challenges currently facing agriculture in Northern Ireland will be actively addressed during 2025. This is the...
There is no ‘quick fix’ to inheritance tax issue – UFU

N.Ireland

There is no ‘quick fix’ to inheritance tax issue – UFU

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine has indicated that morale across agriculture in Northern Ireland is at an all...
Dairy sector is ‘vitally important’ to economy – DCNI

N.Ireland

Dairy sector is ‘vitally important’ to economy – DCNI

There is every prospect of 2025 being a year of great opportunity for the dairy sector in Northern Ireland. This...
‘Killer gene’ opens new front in battle against fungal disease in cereals

N.Ireland

‘Killer gene’ opens new front in battle against fungal disease in cereals

A ‘killer gene’ that leads to the synthesis of a protein known as ‘Knr4’ may be the key to what makes some...
Newry Agricultural Show Society confirms arrangements for 2025

N.Ireland

Newry Agricultural Show Society confirms arrangements for 2025

Newry Agricultural Show Society will host its 2025 Annual General Meeting on Thursday, February 6 in the Canal Court Hotel,...
Sheep numbers fall while wool markets strengthen

N.Ireland

Sheep numbers fall while wool markets strengthen

The December 2024 agricultural census confirmed a 4% drop in Northern Ireland’s total sheep numbers, year-on-year. The equivalent figure for...
Preparing for the 2025 show season at Kinnego Herefords

N.Ireland

Preparing for the 2025 show season at Kinnego Herefords

January calving is now underway at Kinnego Herefords. The exclusively polled herd is owned by Co. Armagh-based, Ciaran Kerr, who...
LMC strikes a positive note for farm quality assured beef and lamb in 2025

N.Ireland

LMC strikes a positive note for farm quality assured beef and lamb in 2025

Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Colin Smith, is keen to focus on the positives regarding the prospects for...
Risk of toxic mastitis in dairy cows at drying-off

N.Ireland

Risk of toxic mastitis in dairy cows at drying-off

The Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) is highlighting the risk of toxic mastitis in dairy cows at drying-off. In one...
Making best use of organic manures and slurries in spring

N.Ireland

Making best use of organic manures and slurries in spring

ADAS has compiled a series of guidelines, advising farmers on how they can make best use of organic manures and...
FFA: IVF calf project to reduce emissions is ‘backward step’

N.Ireland

FFA: IVF calf project to reduce emissions is ‘backward step’

Farmers for Action (FFA) spokesperson William Taylor, has indicated that food security should be the priority for production agriculture not...
Free range turkeys performed very well in 2024 – expert

N.Ireland

Free range turkeys performed very well in 2024 – expert

Free range turkeys performed tremendously well in 2024, according to Co. Armagh–based producer, Andrew Gardiner. The excellent weather at the...
Ai Services invests in state-of-the-art bull stud

N.Ireland

Ai Services invests in state-of-the-art bull stud

Ai Services is investing a new, state-of-the-art bull stud and sexed semen laboratory at its Ballycraigy headquarters in south Co....
Trends within Soil Nutrient Health Scheme results now becoming apparent

N.Ireland

Trends within Soil Nutrient Health Scheme results now becoming apparent

The Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) continues to roll out across Northern Ireland. The project is managed by the Agri-Food...
Never underestimate the insurance value of livestock – expert

N.Ireland

Never underestimate the insurance value of livestock – expert

One of the biggest oversights that a farmer can make is underestimating the insurance value of livestock maintained within the...
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