Richard Halleron

Richard Halleron Profile Picture

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.

Brazilian meat processors can’t get enough cattle

Beef

Brazilian meat processors can’t get enough cattle

JBS director Jerry O’ Callaghan told ASA conference delegates that the biggest challenges facing his company is that of procuring...
Dawn says ‘spec’ changes well flagged to farmers

Beef

Dawn says ‘spec’ changes well flagged to farmers

Dawn Meats’ CEO Niall Browne has told Agriland that his company has never felt the need to question any of...
Agri research budgets should be doubled

Agri-Business

Agri research budgets should be doubled

One of the World Bank’s leading agri strategists has highlighted the absolute imperative for international agriculture to tear up its...
TTIP – a win: lose scenario for agri food in the EU

EU

TTIP – a win: lose scenario for agri food in the EU

There is now strong evidence to show that the proposed trade deal between the EU and the US – the...
A quiet word of warning to our MEPs

EU

A quiet word of warning to our MEPs

So Big Phil has got the big job as Farm Commissioner, subject to his little chat with members of the...
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 Jobs Agrirecruit Farming Jobs
See More Jobs