Richard Halleron

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.

N.Ireland

NI sheep farmers looking to the future with confidence

Sheep farmers in Northern Ireland are pointing to a positive outlook for the sector. This premise is based on a...

October 19, 2025

N.Ireland

NIFDA: ‘Coordinated approach’ needed for sustainable local farming and food

Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) chair, Prof. Ursula Lavery has confirmed the significant opportunities that exist to grow...

October 17, 2025

Machinery

NI company wants to be ‘long-term partner’ to farmers with its Ronco range

A Northern Ireland company, which made its debut in the agricultural market in 2023, gave customers, dealers, and farmers an...

October 16, 2025

Arable

How to improve phosphorous uptakes by crops

The challenge of increasing phosphorous (P) uptake by crops on a consistent basis has recently been reviewed by UK-based consultancy ADAS....

October 15, 2025

N.Ireland

DCNI chief executive to attend World Dairy Summit 2025

Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) chief executive, Ian Stevenson has confirmed he will attend the World Dairy Summit 2025....

October 14, 2025

Arable

Family of genes that rule growth, grain development in wheat identified

Rothamsted scientists have uncovered how a family of genes in wheat fine-tunes the plant’s growth and grain development. This is...

October 12, 2025

Arable

Defra publishes first 2025 grain and oilseed harvest estimates for England

The Department of Environment, Food and and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published the initial grain and oilseed harvest estimates for...

October 11, 2025

N.Ireland

NI Water accused of ‘hypocrisy’ over pollution as slurry ban nears

A Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) agricultural spokesperson has highlighted what he regards as the hypocrisy of Northern Ireland Water in...

October 10, 2025

N.Ireland

LMC reviews NI farm quality assurance strategy

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has completed a comprehensive review of Northern Ireland’s Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance...

October 7, 2025

N.Ireland

NAP consultation process must include series of public meetings – FFA

Farmers for Action (FFA) has called for the hosting of public meetings as part of a Nutrients Action Programme (NAP)...

October 6, 2025

N.Ireland

New inheritance tax forcing NI farms ‘to retain monies’ rather than investing – MP

North Antrim MP, Jim Allister, believes that extending the scope of inheritance tax will stymie on-farm investment in Northern Ireland....

October 2, 2025

N.Ireland

NAP independent forum urged to complete its work as quickly as possible

Northern Ireland’s Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) independent forum has been urged to complete its work as quickly as possible. This...

October 2, 2025

Arable

Is this a ‘penicillin moment’ for crop production systems?

Disease control within crop production systems has been very much centred on the development of complex organic chemicals such as...

October 1, 2025

N.Ireland

The hidden danger of asbestos on farms

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is highlighting the hidden danger of asbestos on farms. This specific...

September 30, 2025

Arable

AHDB releases its final UK Harvest 2025 report

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has gone public with its final UK Harvest 2025 report. As many might...

September 29, 2025

Arable

The effect of cultivation systems on soil sampling techniques

The Potash Development Association (PDA) is highlighting the role of cultivation systems on soil sampling techniques. This reflects the progression...

September 28, 2025