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.

AHDB releases 2026/2027 cereals and oilseeds recommended lists

N.Ireland

AHDB releases 2026/2027 cereals and oilseeds recommended lists

The Agricultural and Horticultural and Development Board (AHDB) has launched its 2026/2027 recommended lists of cereals and oilseeds online. This...
AgriSearch seeks to expand its range of services

N.Ireland

AgriSearch seeks to expand its range of services

AgriSearch is confirming a significant increase in the scope of the technical services it provides to agriculture in Northern Ireland...
Winter cereal crops get off to strong start across the UK

Arable

Winter cereal crops get off to strong start across the UK

Most winter cereal crops are looking very well at the present time across the UK, according to the Agricultural and...
Cattle from Republic not to compete at 2025 Royal Ulster Winter Fair

N.Ireland

Cattle from Republic not to compete at 2025 Royal Ulster Winter Fair

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has confirmed that cattle from the Republic of Ireland will not be competing at...
RUAS to host emergency bluetongue meeting on Winter Fair

Dairy

RUAS to host emergency bluetongue meeting on Winter Fair

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) is to host an emergency meeting today (Monday, December 1) to assess the potential...
NI beef and lamb important for local economy – AERA Committee chair

N.Ireland

NI beef and lamb important for local economy – AERA Committee chair

Chair of Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) Committee, Robbie Butler MLA, has highlighted the importance of the...
MLAs call for EU-UK talks to protect Northern Ireland’s animal health status

N.Ireland

MLAs call for EU-UK talks to protect Northern Ireland’s animal health status

Momentum continues to build at Stormont surrounding the attainment of a workable animal health agreement involving London and Brussels. Speaking...
Outstanding Charolais heifer wins RUAS Commercial Beef Championship

N.Ireland

Outstanding Charolais heifer wins RUAS Commercial Beef Championship

A striking Charolais beef heifer has won the 2025 Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) Commercial Beef Championship. The recent event...
Inheritance tax changes in UK Budget a ‘token gesture’ – FFA

N.Ireland

Inheritance tax changes in UK Budget a ‘token gesture’ – FFA

It has been announced that the £1 million inheritance tax threshold in the UK will be transferable between spouses. However,...
How to harness the inquisitive nature of calves to drive performance

Beef

How to harness the inquisitive nature of calves to drive performance

The inquisitive nature of calves can be used to drive performance rates in the period from birth to weaning, according...
Scientists discover natural defence mechanism to BYDV

Arable

Scientists discover natural defence mechanism to BYDV

Rothamsted scientists have identified a natural, in-built, defence mechanism against Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) in a heritage variety of...
Dairy farmers see Spanish straw as ‘highly suited’ to calf diets – expert

N.Ireland

Dairy farmers see Spanish straw as ‘highly suited’ to calf diets – expert

The role of Spanish straw in Irish calf diets has been highlighted by Fane Valley Feeds’ technical support manager, Matthew...
UK and EU urged to ‘intensify efforts’ to provide clarity for NI agri-food sector

N.Ireland

UK and EU urged to ‘intensify efforts’ to provide clarity for NI agri-food sector

Political pressure is growing at Stormont to secure agreed post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector. Speaking in the...
Coping with illness has boosted NI ploughman’s commitment to sport

N.Ireland

Coping with illness has boosted NI ploughman’s commitment to sport

Celebrated Co. Down ploughman Andrew Gill has been at the very top of his sport for the last number of...
Wading birds making a comeback in Antrim Hills  

Environment

Wading birds making a comeback in Antrim Hills  

The 2025 breeding season has brought plenty of positive news for some of Northern Ireland’s most threatened species of wading...
Precision Breeding Act ‘landmark moment’ for UK crop science

Arable

Precision Breeding Act ‘landmark moment’ for UK crop science

Scientists at the National Institute of Agricultural Botany (Niab) have welcomed the entry into law of a new precision plant...
‘Reality has drifted’ from post-Brexit promises – NI Ag Committee chair

N.Ireland

‘Reality has drifted’ from post-Brexit promises – NI Ag Committee chair

The chair of the Northern Ireland Agriculture Committee, Robbie Butler MLA, believes that Northern Ireland’s trust in both Brussels and...
Autumn milk output reported to be on the rise in Northern Ireland    

Dairy

Autumn milk output reported to be on the rise in Northern Ireland    

Despite a return to more challenging market conditions, autumn milk output continues to increase in Northern Ireland. Semex regional manager,...
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