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.

Importance of sulphur for crop and grassland fertiliser programmes

Arable

Importance of sulphur for crop and grassland fertiliser programmes

There is strong evidence that plant active sulphur should be included in all crop and grassland fertiliser programmes. This is...
How is the NI forestry development project faring at midpoint?

N.Ireland

How is the NI forestry development project faring at midpoint?

Six years into the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA’s) key forestry development project for Northern Ireland, tree...
NI BCR scheme ‘undermining’ traditional grass-based systems – TUV

N.Ireland

NI BCR scheme ‘undermining’ traditional grass-based systems – TUV

The environmental impact of Northern Ireland’s Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) scheme up to this point has been questioned by Traditional...
Potential to better manage Ireland’s wool output on all-island basis highlighted

N.Ireland

Potential to better manage Ireland’s wool output on all-island basis highlighted

Better coordination of Ireland’s wool output on an all-island basis could represent a win/win scenario for Irish sheep farmers. This...
NI agricultural land market scenario is ‘fast changing’ – adviser

N.Ireland

NI agricultural land market scenario is ‘fast changing’ – adviser

Agricultural land prices in Northern Ireland continue to strengthen, with new trends apparent in how this market is defined, according...
Cross-party support achieved for NI ANC bill

N.Ireland

Cross-party support achieved for NI ANC bill

Cross-party support has been achieved at the Northern Ireland Assembly for an Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Private Members’ Bill....
Winter barley crops reportedly in strong condition across most parts of UK

Arable

Winter barley crops reportedly in strong condition across most parts of UK

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that the majority of winter barley crops are looking well across...
AHDB: UK winter crop prospects remain strong

Arable

AHDB: UK winter crop prospects remain strong

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that, for the most part, UK winter crop prospects remain strong...
‘Unity of purpose’ helped UK farming orgs tackle issues – SNFU president

N.Ireland

‘Unity of purpose’ helped UK farming orgs tackle issues – SNFU president

The unity of approach shown by the farming unions has been the decisive difference in delivering for agriculture across the...
Inheritance tax led to ’14 months of torture’ for farmers – UFU president

N.Ireland

Inheritance tax led to ’14 months of torture’ for farmers – UFU president

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president William Irvine has referred to 2025 as being a turbulent year for agriculture. He expressed...
Opinion: Mental stress and anxiety taking an inordinate toll on young farmers

N.Ireland

Opinion: Mental stress and anxiety taking an inordinate toll on young farmers

It is hard not to conclude that mental stress and anxiety are the two greatest health challenges facing farmers of...
NI farm AD plant ‘producing all electricity required’

N.Ireland

NI farm AD plant ‘producing all electricity required’

Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a technology that allows farmers to harness the energy contained in the slurries produced by their...
FFA asks UK supermarkets to clarify positions on key agri-food issues

N.Ireland

FFA asks UK supermarkets to clarify positions on key agri-food issues

Farmers for Action (FFA) has written to 11 UK supermarkets in the wake of the organisation’s recent protests outside six...
AHDB: Middle East conflict hitting production costs for UK farms

Agri-Business

AHDB: Middle East conflict hitting production costs for UK farms

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has reviewed the impact the Middle East conflict is having on farm production...
Key breakthrough in developing ‘gene edited’ barley

Arable

Key breakthrough in developing ‘gene edited’ barley

Rothamsted Research is confirming a key breakthrough in developing a ‘gene edited’ barley, which can be specifically used for whole...
AD could ‘take away fear associated with de-stocking’ among NI farmers

N.Ireland

AD could ‘take away fear associated with de-stocking’ among NI farmers

Robbie Butler MLA recognises the concerns of Northern Irish farmers regarding the possibility of de-stocking herds into the future. Such...
Concern NI consumers facing sharp hike in food prices due to fertiliser costs

N.Ireland

Concern NI consumers facing sharp hike in food prices due to fertiliser costs

Sinn Féin’s agriculture spokesperson Declan McAleer has warned that families across Northern Ireland could face sharp increases in food prices....
AHDB to launch new web-based BYDV management tool

Arable

AHDB to launch new web-based BYDV management tool

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board is to launch a new Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) management tool. The web-based...