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.

Livestock marts in NI to support ‘Life Beyond’ charity

N.Ireland

Livestock marts in NI to support ‘Life Beyond’ charity

22 of Northern Ireland’s livestock marts will host a major funding initiative on behalf of the ‘Life Beyond’ programme during...
Breeding ruminant livestock that produce less methane is achievable

N.Ireland

Breeding ruminant livestock that produce less methane is achievable

Breeding ruminant livestock that produce less methane while, at the same time, achieving higher levels of performance, is feasible. It...
Successfully reducing the age at slaughter of beef cattle

N.Ireland

Successfully reducing the age at slaughter of beef cattle

Reducing the age at slaughter of beef cattle is a very efficient and achievable way of reducing methane production and...
First gene-edited crop trials on conventional farms in UK

Arable

First gene-edited crop trials on conventional farms in UK

Europe’s first gene-edited wheat and barley crop trials to be held on conventional farms, will soon get underway in the...
Continuing access to veterinary medicines in NI is crucial

Agri Politics

Continuing access to veterinary medicines in NI is crucial

The need for continuing access to veterinary medicines has been highlighted by a leading veterinary organisation in Northern Ireland. The...
AFBI involved in €2m All-Ireland grass development programme

N.Ireland

AFBI involved in €2m All-Ireland grass development programme

Scientists at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) along with other bodies, will be centrally involved in a €2.1 million...
UK survey seeks farmers’ views on regenerative agriculture

N.Ireland

UK survey seeks farmers’ views on regenerative agriculture

Farmers from across the UK are being asked for their thoughts on regenerative agriculture and and what exactly the term...
Survey: UK farmers slow to introduce GHG mitigation measures

N.Ireland

Survey: UK farmers slow to introduce GHG mitigation measures

Some livestock farmers in the UK have expressed an unwillingness to adopt greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation measures. This is according...
Limited supply will determine international sheep market trends

N.Ireland

Limited supply will determine international sheep market trends

A contraction in supplies will be the key factor in determining international sheep market trends over the coming months. Lamb...
Drilling of winter oilseed rape to get underway next week

N.Ireland

Drilling of winter oilseed rape to get underway next week

With ground conditions reasonably good, the drilling of winter oilseed rape crops is expected to get underway next week. Aiding...
The uses of soil aeration in grassland farming

N.Ireland

The uses of soil aeration in grassland farming

Soil aeration has long been recognised as a technique that will deliver improved drainage and enhanced root growth in a...
Major UK potato exhibition planned for early September

N.Ireland

Major UK potato exhibition planned for early September

The organisers of a major UK potato exhibition and field demonstration have confirmed a strong Irish interest in the event....
FFA calls for end of the farm residency criterion within FQAS

N.Ireland

FFA calls for end of the farm residency criterion within FQAS

Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling for the removal of the four farm residency criterion within the Farm Quality Assurance...
Smallest feed wheat crop in EU since 2018 on the horizon

N.Ireland

Smallest feed wheat crop in EU since 2018 on the horizon

The very wet conditions that have impacted across many countries this summer have combined to deliver the smallest feed wheat...
Winter OSR and barley harvest almost wrapped up in NI

N.Ireland

Winter OSR and barley harvest almost wrapped up in NI

The winter oilseed rape (OSR) and barley harvest is almost completed across most of Northern Ireland, according to Christopher Gill,...
Winter oilseed rape: A new season begins

N.Ireland

Winter oilseed rape: A new season begins

The census figures confirm that the area of winter oilseed rape (OSR) harvested in 2024 was approximately 5,000ha lower than...
Opinion: No show like an agri show in Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

Opinion: No show like an agri show in Northern Ireland

It’s over – so ends another agricultural show season in Northern Ireland – possibly the best and most vibrant in...
NIGTA supports plans to improve water quality in NI

N.Ireland

NIGTA supports plans to improve water quality in NI

The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) has confirmed its commitment to work towards the securing of better water quality...
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