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.

NI’s dairy sector must grow on a ‘sustainable basis’ – DCNI

N.Ireland

NI’s dairy sector must grow on a ‘sustainable basis’ – DCNI

Northern Ireland’s dairy sector must be allowed to grow on a sustainable basis, according to a leading industry representative. This...
Armagh grower commits to growing winter crops only

N.Ireland

Armagh grower commits to growing winter crops only

Co. Armagh cereal grower, Tim McClelland, is maintaining an effective crop rotation by focusing on winter crops only. McClelland said:...
Farmers must act to improve efficiency levels – Danske Bank

N.Ireland

Farmers must act to improve efficiency levels – Danske Bank

Danske Bank’s head of agribusiness, Rodney Brown, has confirmed a ‘steady as she goes’ perspective for most farm sectors in...
The future of dairy is goat and sheep’s milk – vet

N.Ireland

The future of dairy is goat and sheep’s milk – vet

The opportunity to develop a vibrant goat and sheep’s milk sector in Ireland is immense, according to a vet and...
M&S commits to meeting its climate change targets

N.Ireland

M&S commits to meeting its climate change targets

Marks and Spencer (M&S) remains committed to meeting the food retailer’s key climate change targets into the future. In turn,...
20% of farmers in NI have high blood pressure – BHF

N.Ireland

20% of farmers in NI have high blood pressure – BHF

A recent survey carried out by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) revealed that approximately 20% of farmers in Northern Ireland...
Trevor Shields is the Champion of Champions at Balmoral Show 2024

N.Ireland

Trevor Shields is the Champion of Champions at Balmoral Show 2024

The principle of three being a lucky number is certainly resonating with Kilkeel farmer, Trevor Shields, following this year’s Balmoral...
Coloured dairy breeds shine at Balmoral 2024

N.Ireland

Coloured dairy breeds shine at Balmoral 2024

All the coloured dairy breeds performed tremendously well at Balmoral Show 2024. The Jersey championship was a case in point....
Mostragee Holsteins win Balmoral Inter-Breed Dairy Championship

N.Ireland

Mostragee Holsteins win Balmoral Inter-Breed Dairy Championship

The Balmoral Show 2024 Inter-Breed Dairy Championship was won by Mostragee Holsteins, owned by Tom and Mark Henry, yesterday (Friday,...
EasyCare sheep farmer ‘positive’ about future lamb prices

Sheep

EasyCare sheep farmer ‘positive’ about future lamb prices

Well-known EasyCare sheep breeder, Campbell Tweed, has expressed a strong degree of confidence in the future of lamb prices. He...
Food output levels can be maintained in NI – expert

N.Ireland

Food output levels can be maintained in NI – expert

Agriculture in Northern Ireland can meet its climate change targets while still maintaining current levels of food output. This was...
Badger Face Texels make an impression at Balmoral 2024

N.Ireland

Badger Face Texels make an impression at Balmoral 2024

Badger Face Texel, the latest breed member of the Texel family, classes drew large crowds at this year’s Balmoral Show....
Bluetongue threat a key talking point at Balmoral 2024

N.Ireland

Bluetongue threat a key talking point at Balmoral 2024

The threat of bluetongue virus (BTV) was one of the key talking points around the cattle rings during Balmoral Show...
Farm support budget must exceed £400m – UFU

N.Ireland

Farm support budget must exceed £400m – UFU

President of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), William Irvine, had three priority messages to communicate at this year’s Balmoral Show....
Dale Farm to process an extra 10m litres of milk per year

N.Ireland

Dale Farm to process an extra 10m litres of milk per year

Dale Farm is planning to expand its milk pool in Northern Ireland by up to 1%/annum over the next 10...
Balmoral Show 2024 gets underway

N.Ireland

Balmoral Show 2024 gets underway

The first morning of Balmoral Show 2024 will see Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) president, John Henning, welcome Northern Ireland’s...
UK winter wheat crops in a very poor state – AHDB

Arable

UK winter wheat crops in a very poor state – AHDB

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed that winter wheat crops are in a very poor state across...
35% of maincrop potato area now planted

N.Ireland

35% of maincrop potato area now planted

Approximately 35% of the 2024 maincrop potato area has now been planted out, according to Wilson’s Country agronomist, Stuart Meredith....
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