Richard Halleron

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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.

EU dairy trade believes that Brexit will cause problems for Europe as a whole

Dairy

EU dairy trade believes that Brexit will cause problems for Europe as a whole

Eucolait, the European Association of Dairy Trade, has just released its position paper on future EU-UK trade relations. Eucolait believes...
Holstein UK opens debate on controlling dairy volatility

Dairy

Holstein UK opens debate on controlling dairy volatility

Holstein UK has submitted preliminary proposals to the European Commission, which – if implemented – would see EU dairy farmers...
Vets urge North’s politicians to maintain all-island animal health policies

N.Ireland

Vets urge North’s politicians to maintain all-island animal health policies

Calls have been made to incoming MLAs in Northern Ireland to ensure that the impact of the UK’s EU referendum...
Farmers in the North must capitalise on the opportunities of Brexit

N.Ireland

Farmers in the North must capitalise on the opportunities of Brexit

If farmers and food businesses in Northern Ireland accept Brexit is going to happen, then they must look at how...
It’s time we got a Brexit perspective from the feed compounding sector

Opinion

It’s time we got a Brexit perspective from the feed compounding sector

The silence from Ireland’s compound animal feed industry, regarding the impact of Brexit on the sector, has been pretty deafening....
Farmers in the North should prepare for a ‘world without direct subsidies’

N.Ireland

Farmers in the North should prepare for a ‘world without direct subsidies’

Farmers in Northern Ireland may well have to prepare for a life without direct agricultural support subsidies according to James...
‘Modern dairy heat detection systems do work’

Dairy

‘Modern dairy heat detection systems do work’

Modern heat detection systems, which monitor cow movement and activity levels, do work according to the College of Agriculture, Food...
Brexit has already wiped off €500m in the value of Irish food exports to the UK

EU

Brexit has already wiped off €500m in the value of Irish food exports to the UK

Sterling has weakened by 18% against the euro since the Brexit vote was taken in the UK, according to IBEC...
Online applications only accepted in Northern Ireland from now on

N.Ireland

Online applications only accepted in Northern Ireland from now on

All future applications for agri-schemes in Northern Ireland must be submitted online, according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
SMP intervention stocks may well remain at current levels

Dairy

SMP intervention stocks may well remain at current levels

The European Commission is unlikely to sell much of its skimmed milk powder (SMP) stocks out of intervention before the...
Should the equivalent of an NCT be introduced for tractors?

Machinery

Should the equivalent of an NCT be introduced for tractors?

Last week saw a coroner in Northern Ireland call for the introduction of MOT/NCT tests for all farm machinery. It...
Over rolling high moisture grasses will knock silage quality for six

Grass

Over rolling high moisture grasses will knock silage quality for six

Over rolling high moisture grass in-silo serves only to significantly reduce silage quality, according to Sil-All’s global product manager Gordon...
Low body condition score predisposes dairy cows to lameness

Dairy

Low body condition score predisposes dairy cows to lameness

There is a strong link between body condition score (BCS) and cows’ predisposition to lameness, according to UK veterinarian Roger...
Bayer appoints new head of its Irish and UK crop science division

Arable

Bayer appoints new head of its Irish and UK crop science division

While breaking the 20t/ha yield barrier with wheat may not be achievable within the next five years or so, significant...
Record Australian barley harvest on the cards

Arable

Record Australian barley harvest on the cards

Australian barley exports are likely to reach their highest level on record in 2016/17, according to USDA sources Barley production...
Steady as she goes for EU milk prices

Dairy

Steady as she goes for EU milk prices

European milk markets are expected to become more balanced in 2017, according to AHDB Dairy analysts. This will provide more...
Will future risks be shared along the entire agri food chain?

Agri-Business

Will future risks be shared along the entire agri food chain?

The EU and national governments are seeking to reduce their exposure to farm payments moving forward, according to University of Limerick...
Strathroy plans to secure more milk volumes in the Republic

Dairy

Strathroy plans to secure more milk volumes in the Republic

Brexit will not be a deterrent to Strathroy Dairy increasing its milk pool in the Republic of Ireland, according to...
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