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.

Hogan told of his priorities

EU

Hogan told of his priorities

Courtesy of his letter confirming Phil Hogan’s nomination as Europe’s new Farm Commissioner, EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has told...
‘Do you want to manage cows or people?’

Agri-Business

‘Do you want to manage cows or people?’

The main challenges for tomorrow’s farmer are improved labour management, profitability and investments and start-up costs, according to Katrine Lecornu, President...
Retail dairy prices crash in Finland

Dairy

Retail dairy prices crash in Finland

Retail prices for milk and dairy products have fallen by well over 40% in Finland, in the wake of Russia’s...
UK’s First Milk will cut base milk price by 3p/L to 25.1p/L for October milk

Dairy

UK’s First Milk will cut base milk price by 3p/L to 25.1p/L for October milk

First Milk has confirmed to Agriland.ie that it will be cutting the price paid for both its liquid and manufacturing...
Why should farmers fund their own aid package?

Opinion

Why should farmers fund their own aid package?

Last week’s news of an ‘Aids to Private Storage’ support package for the dairy sector is a welcome development. But...
Levy collection – poll confirms perceived clash of interest

Beef

Levy collection – poll confirms perceived clash of interest

Surprise; surprise: 84% of those who participated in our most recent poll affirmed their belief that the collection of levies...
Dairy expansion – it’s all about having the right protocols

Dairy

Dairy expansion – it’s all about having the right protocols

The over-arching theme addressed by all of the speakers at this week’s National Milk Records’ Open Day, hosted by Co...
The hidden threat of Johne’s Disease

Dairy

The hidden threat of Johne’s Disease

NMR (National Milk Records) veterinarian Karen Bond highlighted the growing challenge of Johne’s Disease on dairy farms throughout the UK...
Brussels must not be allowed to fudge butterfat re-alignment argument

Opinion

Brussels must not be allowed to fudge butterfat re-alignment argument

This week’s aid package announcement by Brussels may well turn out to be a double-edged sword for the Irish dairy...
Dr Doolittle of dairying at dairy open day

Opinion

Dr Doolittle of dairying at dairy open day

Anyone with either a current interest in dairy farming – or who intends getting involved in the sector – should...
Selecting sows for high welfare production systems

Pig/Poultry

Selecting sows for high welfare production systems

Animal welfare scientists at the Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and Newcastle University are helping Sainsbury’s identify ‘good mums’ for free...
Fertiliser markets to remain bearish in the long term

Agri-Business

Fertiliser markets to remain bearish in the long term

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) in the UK is reporting that, for the remainder of 2014, total fertiliser...
Case for a realistic drainage scheme is clear cut

Opinion

Case for a realistic drainage scheme is clear cut

Courtesy of the presentation given by Teagasc’s James O’Loughlin, delegates attending this week’s Virginia Show Dairy Conference were left in...
‘New thinking required to solve beef industry’s problems’

Beef

‘New thinking required to solve beef industry’s problems’

Navan-based accountant Philip Farrelly, a former President of the Agricultural Consultants Association, has told Agriland that only new thinking will...
Banks encouraged to take a more ‘flexible approach’ to lending

Dairy

Banks encouraged to take a more ‘flexible approach’ to lending

Teagasc dairy research scientist Donal Patton believes that the banks have a key role to play in supporting the growth...
No progress yet on cattle residency issues in Northern Ireland

Beef

No progress yet on cattle residency issues in Northern Ireland

There has been no progress yet on finding a solution to the issue of the number of ‘residencies’ cattle can...
New research results on the impact of pyrethroid resistance

Arable

New research results on the impact of pyrethroid resistance

Research has confirmed that pyrethroid resistant cabbage stem flea beetles are present in the UK. This information is vital for...
Aurivo holds July milk price at 37c/L

Dairy

Aurivo holds July milk price at 37c/L

Aurivo Co-op has held its milk price for July, the co-op has confirmed today (Friday) after its board met to decide...
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