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.

Drilling of winter oilseed rape to get underway next week

N.Ireland

Drilling of winter oilseed rape to get underway next week

With ground conditions reasonably good, the drilling of winter oilseed rape crops is expected to get underway next week. Aiding...
The uses of soil aeration in grassland farming

N.Ireland

The uses of soil aeration in grassland farming

Soil aeration has long been recognised as a technique that will deliver improved drainage and enhanced root growth in a...
Major UK potato exhibition planned for early September

N.Ireland

Major UK potato exhibition planned for early September

The organisers of a major UK potato exhibition and field demonstration have confirmed a strong Irish interest in the event....
FFA calls for end of the farm residency criterion within FQAS

N.Ireland

FFA calls for end of the farm residency criterion within FQAS

Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling for the removal of the four farm residency criterion within the Farm Quality Assurance...
Smallest feed wheat crop in EU since 2018 on the horizon

N.Ireland

Smallest feed wheat crop in EU since 2018 on the horizon

The very wet conditions that have impacted across many countries this summer have combined to deliver the smallest feed wheat...
Winter OSR and barley harvest almost wrapped up in NI

N.Ireland

Winter OSR and barley harvest almost wrapped up in NI

The winter oilseed rape (OSR) and barley harvest is almost completed across most of Northern Ireland, according to Christopher Gill,...
Winter oilseed rape: A new season begins

N.Ireland

Winter oilseed rape: A new season begins

The census figures confirm that the area of winter oilseed rape (OSR) harvested in 2024 was approximately 5,000ha lower than...
Opinion: No show like an agri show in Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

Opinion: No show like an agri show in Northern Ireland

It’s over – so ends another agricultural show season in Northern Ireland – possibly the best and most vibrant in...
NIGTA supports plans to improve water quality in NI

N.Ireland

NIGTA supports plans to improve water quality in NI

The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) has confirmed its commitment to work towards the securing of better water quality...
Farmers for Action to meet Stormont agriculture minister

N.Ireland

Farmers for Action to meet Stormont agriculture minister

Farmers for Action (FFA) has confirmed that representatives from the organisation will meet Stormont agriculture minister, Andrew Muir, during the...
Young Simmental bull carries the day at Clogher Valley Show 2024

N.Ireland

Young Simmental bull carries the day at Clogher Valley Show 2024

A 15-month-old Simmental bull carried the day in the beef showing classes at Clogher Valley Show 2024 in Co. Tyrone....
Opinion: Modern farming practices must be made safer

N.Ireland

Opinion: Modern farming practices must be made safer

Modern farming practices are centred on the use of machinery and equipment that are powerful and highly sophisticated. They also...
National Show of Blackface sheep planned for Ballymena Mart

N.Ireland

National Show of Blackface sheep planned for Ballymena Mart

Northern Ireland’s National Show of Blackface sheep will take place at Ballymena Mart next Monday, August 5. The event has...
Bluetongue restrictions could mean British breeders buy in Ireland

N.Ireland

Bluetongue restrictions could mean British breeders buy in Ireland

Bluetongue restrictions now prohibit the export of cattle and sheep from England, Scotland and Wales to the island of Ireland....
Ayrshire cattle breeding – the South African experience

N.Ireland

Ayrshire cattle breeding – the South African experience

Members of the World Ayrshire Cattle Federation visited Crumlin in Co. Antrim to view the renowned Ravenhill herd of John...
Cattle entries well up at Antrim Show 2024

N.Ireland

Cattle entries well up at Antrim Show 2024

The numerous beef cattle rings at Antrim Show 2024 featured high-profile, national championships for a number of breeds, while also...
Teagasc sheep specialist to speak at EasyCare open evening

N.Ireland

Teagasc sheep specialist to speak at EasyCare open evening

Teagasc sheep specialist, Eoin Dunne, is to speak at an EasyCare open evening next week. The event will be hosted...
Ai Services Northern Ireland appoints new group vet

Agri-Business

Ai Services Northern Ireland appoints new group vet

Aoife O’Sullivan has been appointed to the position of group veterinary officer at Ai Services (Northern Ireland) Ltd., which is...
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