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.

Discussions underway to find a single agri-food Brexit strategy for Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

Discussions underway to find a single agri-food Brexit strategy for Northern Ireland

According to Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) Chairman Declan Billington, discussions are ongoing between his organisation and the...
Newry Show 2017 to host Aberdeen Angus extravaganza

N.Ireland

Newry Show 2017 to host Aberdeen Angus extravaganza

This year’s Newry Show represents the focus of Ireland’s commitment to the World Aberdeen Angus Forum 2017, which will also...
UFU: Every £1 invested in agriculture delivers £7.40 to rural areas

N.Ireland

UFU: Every £1 invested in agriculture delivers £7.40 to rural areas

Cheap food imports into the UK must not be allowed to become a consequence of Brexit, according to Ulster Farmers’...
UFU seeks answers to cattle identity anomalies

N.Ireland

UFU seeks answers to cattle identity anomalies

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has confirmed that it has been in discussions with DAERA (Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
Food industry in Northern Ireland responds to general election call

N.Ireland

Food industry in Northern Ireland responds to general election call

The food industry in Northern Ireland has responded to the general election call in the UK, which will take place...
UK general election comes at an ‘uncertain time for farming’

N.Ireland

UK general election comes at an ‘uncertain time for farming’

The UK goes to the polls on Thursday, June 8, in what is now widely regarded as a second referendum...
LMC to play key role within new food marketing body for NI

N.Ireland

LMC to play key role within new food marketing body for NI

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) will play a critically important role as part of the over-arching responsibilities assumed by...
South Down MP says direct payments must be retained beyond Brexit

Agri-Business

South Down MP says direct payments must be retained beyond Brexit

Direct payments must be maintained as part of the support mechanism available to farmers in Northern Ireland beyond 2020, according...
Keenan ‘vertical’ feeder gets first run-out in Northern Ireland

Machinery

Keenan ‘vertical’ feeder gets first run-out in Northern Ireland

The new Keenan vertical feeder will not provide a MechFiber standard feed-mix, according to the company’s Irish Sales Manager Cathal...
Cyril Johnston appointed Kioti tractor dealer for Northern Ireland

Machinery

Cyril Johnston appointed Kioti tractor dealer for Northern Ireland

Co. Down machinery dealer, Cyril Johnston Ltd, has confirmed its appointment as a dealer for the Kioti range of tractors...
FQAS 25-year celebrations planned in Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

FQAS 25-year celebrations planned in Northern Ireland

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is hosting a series of initiatives to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Farm...
‘Brazilian meat imports should be halted until the country cleans up its act completely’

N.Ireland

‘Brazilian meat imports should be halted until the country cleans up its act completely’

Ulster Farmers’ Union Deputy President Victor Chestnutt believes that the EU should ban the import of all Brazilian meat products...
Will ‘4’ be a lucky number for Balmoral Show 2017?

Rural Life

Will ‘4’ be a lucky number for Balmoral Show 2017?

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) held an official launch event this week for the 2017 Balmoral Show. This year’s event...
Brussels told to row back on its new registration procedures for pesticides

Arable

Brussels told to row back on its new registration procedures for pesticides

A blunt warning has been issued to MEPs in Brussels by a leading UK tillage specialist against the perceived over-zealous...
UFU calls for block on Brazilian meat imports

Beef

UFU calls for block on Brazilian meat imports

Ulster Farmers’ Union president Barclay Bell has said Brazilian meat imports into Europe should be blocked. This follows allegations of...
EU blocks imports from 4 Brazilian meat plants, as crisis unfolds

Beef

EU blocks imports from 4 Brazilian meat plants, as crisis unfolds

The EU Commission has asked the Brazilian government to stop all meat consignments from companies highlighted in that country’s ‘rotten...
Why not play Brussels at its own game?

Opinion

Why not play Brussels at its own game?

The European Commission is telling the world that its milk reduction scheme has worked, so why not get Brussels to...
44,000 EU dairy farmers apply for voluntary reduction scheme

Dairy

44,000 EU dairy farmers apply for voluntary reduction scheme

Approximately 44,000 dairy farmers from across the EU have applied for support under the terms set out for the voluntary...
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