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.

Demand for malting barley on the rise in UK – AHDB

Arable

Demand for malting barley on the rise in UK – AHDB

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has highlighted a rise in demand for malting barley in the UK. Barley...

Ulster Wool Group: ‘Significant increase’ in fleece deliveries expected

N.Ireland

Ulster Wool Group: ‘Significant increase’ in fleece deliveries expected

Fleece deliveries to Ulster Wool Group grading depot at Muckamore in Co. Antrim are ahead of this time last year,...

Record entry of sheep at Omagh Show 2025

N.Ireland

Record entry of sheep at Omagh Show 2025

A record entry of almost 1,200 animals competed in the sheep classes at Omagh Show 2025, with judging continuing until...

NI agricultural shows urged to avail of cross-border funding

N.Ireland

NI agricultural shows urged to avail of cross-border funding

Agricultural show societies in Northern Ireland are being urged to avail of the cross border funding sources that are now...

Demand for EasyCare bloodlines opening up overseas markets – farmer

N.Ireland

Demand for EasyCare bloodlines opening up overseas markets – farmer

This year’s six-week lambing season for Co. Antrim-based, EasyCare sheep farmer Campbell Tweed peaked on April 27. The day in...

Discussions on bespoke NI sheep support package to continue

N.Ireland

Discussions on bespoke NI sheep support package to continue

Discussions aimed at delivering a bespoke sheep support package for sheep farmers in Northern Ireland are to continue over the...

AHDB: Mixed picture on progress of crops up to end of June

Arable

AHDB: Mixed picture on progress of crops up to end of June

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has published its latest crop development report for the UK. It covers the...

AFBI: Livestock production at heart of a circular economy

Beef

AFBI: Livestock production at heart of a circular economy

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) research has highlighted the role that livestock production plays within a circular economy. Approximately 60%...

Cross-border agri-trade rules ‘frustrating’ – NI Ag Committee chair

N.Ireland

Cross-border agri-trade rules ‘frustrating’ – NI Ag Committee chair

Continuing restrictions on cross-border animal movements into Northern Ireland (NI) have been described as unfair by the chair of Northern...

Elite Simmental cow takes Newry Show 2025 beef inter-breed championship

N.Ireland

Elite Simmental cow takes Newry Show 2025 beef inter-breed championship

The Simmental cow, Ballinalare Farm Nikita, was selected as the beef inter-breed champion at Newry Show 2025. It is turning...

Avian flu, enhanced welfare standards impact UK poultry feed production – AHDB

Pig/Poultry

Avian flu, enhanced welfare standards impact UK poultry feed production – AHDB

A decline in UK poultry feed production levels has been confirmed by the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB). Driving...

Bluetongue could arrive in Ireland within weeks – NI scientists

N.Ireland

Bluetongue could arrive in Ireland within weeks – NI scientists

A fresh warning has been issued that bluetongue disease could arrive in Ireland before the summer is out, according to...

NAP proposals’ potential impact on NI pig sector focus of farmer meeting

N.Ireland

NAP proposals’ potential impact on NI pig sector focus of farmer meeting

A recent farmer meeting has highlighted the impact of the Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) proposals on the pig sector in...

Super Simmental cow carries the day at Saintfield Show

N.Ireland

Super Simmental cow carries the day at Saintfield Show

The Beef Inter-Breed Championship at Saintfield Show 2025 was won by Alan Wilson from Newry with his exceptional Simmental cow,...

Sheep NI will ‘particularly suit’ visitors from Co. Donegal – NSA

N.Ireland

Sheep NI will ‘particularly suit’ visitors from Co. Donegal – NSA

Large numbers of visitors from Donegal are expected to attend the upcoming Sheep NI event, taking place in Co. Derry,...

Mixed reactions to new UK-EU veterinary agreement

N.Ireland

Mixed reactions to new UK-EU veterinary agreement

While the establishment of a new veterinary agreement between the EU and the UK has been generally welcomed by politicians...

Animal health status a ‘clear driver’ of sustainability levels – vet

N.Ireland

Animal health status a ‘clear driver’ of sustainability levels – vet

Taking a ‘silo approach’ to animal health misses out fundamentally on the impact this key principle of animal husbandry has...

NI veterinary service needs to play ‘a strategic role’ on TB – dairy farmer

N.Ireland

NI veterinary service needs to play ‘a strategic role’ on TB – dairy farmer

A former member of the high profile TB Eradication Partnership (TBEP) in Northern Ireland has claimed that “there is also...