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.

Straw availability in 2025: A tale of two islands

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Straw availability in 2025: A tale of two islands

Straw availability on the island of Ireland is very strong at the present time, Co. Derry merchant, Robert Miller has...
Certified seed potato imports from Scotland to be allowed into EU

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Certified seed potato imports from Scotland to be allowed into EU

Certified seed potato imports from Scotland should be available on the Irish market from 2026 onwards, according to Irish Farmers’...
Premium price for NI grains could ‘link in with farm QA schemes’ – grower

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Premium price for NI grains could ‘link in with farm QA schemes’ – grower

Millers in Northern Ireland should pay a premium price for local grains that are subsequently included in their animal rations,...
‘Availability of BYDV-tolerant crops is a game changer’ – agronomist

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‘Availability of BYDV-tolerant crops is a game changer’ – agronomist

The arrival of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) tolerance is fast changing the landscape of winter barley production in Ireland,...
International grain harvest continues to gather pace

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International grain harvest continues to gather pace

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that the 2025 grain harvest continues to gather pace across Europe...
Improved genetics ‘delivering across all aspects’ of NI dairy sector – breeder

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Improved genetics ‘delivering across all aspects’ of NI dairy sector – breeder

Recent years have seen dairy farmers in Northern Ireland invest heavily in the world’s best Holstein genetics. The growing international...
Earliest start to UK grain harvest in almost 20 years – AHDB

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Earliest start to UK grain harvest in almost 20 years – AHDB

This year has seen the earliest start to the UK grain harvest since 2006, according to the Agricultural and Horticultural...
UK consumers want ‘high-quality, red meat protein in their diets’ – LMC

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UK consumers want ‘high-quality, red meat protein in their diets’ – LMC

Beef prices can be expected to remain relatively strong for the foreseeable future due to scarcity in cow supplies, according...
NI sheep farmers ‘need parity’ on financial supports available in south – breeder

N.Ireland

NI sheep farmers ‘need parity’ on financial supports available in south – breeder

The importance of retaining sheep numbers in hill areas in both Northern Ireland and Great Britain has been emphasised by...
New guidance issued on reducing ergot levels in cereal crops

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New guidance issued on reducing ergot levels in cereal crops

Ergot is a fungal pathogen that infects cereal crops during the flowering period, causing hard, dark ergots to develop in place...
Threat of midge, tick-borne disease ‘has never been greater’ – researcher

N.Ireland

Threat of midge, tick-borne disease ‘has never been greater’ – researcher

Vaccines developed in the future will play in a key role in maintaining animal health standards and combatting diseases, according...
Demand for malting barley on the rise in UK – AHDB

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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

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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

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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

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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...
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