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.

Maedi Visna on the rise in Scottish sheep flocks

Sheep

Maedi Visna on the rise in Scottish sheep flocks

Many Scottish sheep flocks could be threatened by a rise in the incurable viral disease Maedi Visna (MV), according to...
No ‘silver bullet’ solution for dairy sector

Dairy

No ‘silver bullet’ solution for dairy sector

There is no easy fix to the challenges that will face Europe’s dairy sector throughout 2015 and beyond, according to...
‘Cheaper oil prices are here to stay, for the near future’

Agri-Business

‘Cheaper oil prices are here to stay, for the near future’

International oil prices are unlikely to strengthen in the near future, according to Arthur Marshall, an analyst with the UK’s...
No dairy crisis in dairy sector – EU Commission

Dairy

No dairy crisis in dairy sector – EU Commission

Europe’s dairy industry is not in crisis, according to Joost Korte, the Deputy Director-General of the European Commission’s DG Agriculture...
End possibly in sight to Russian EU food ban

EU

End possibly in sight to Russian EU food ban

An end to the Russian ban on EU food imports could be in sight, according to reports emerging from within...
‘International demand for dairy products has bottomed out and markets are starting to improve’

Dairy

‘International demand for dairy products has bottomed out and markets are starting to improve’

International demand for dairy products has bottomed out and there are already signs that markets are starting to improve slightly,...
Dealing with ‘Wet Litter’ Syndrome in poultry

Pig/Poultry

Dealing with ‘Wet Litter’ Syndrome in poultry

Research carried over recent years has confirmed a strong link between poultry diets and the onset of ‘Wet Litter’ Syndrome...
EU Parliament to host third dairy industry hearing

EU

EU Parliament to host third dairy industry hearing

The European Parliament’s agriculture committee is fully aware of dairy farmers’ deep concerns regarding their prospects for 2015 and beyond,...
Are pharmabiotics the future for livestock?

Dairy

Are pharmabiotics the future for livestock?

Professor Colin Hill, who heads up the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre at the University of Cork, told the recent St David’s...
Global compound feed output on the rise

Agri-Business

Global compound feed output on the rise

Global compound animal feed production increased by 2.1% last year, according to a December 2014 agri-business survey carried out by...
EU must not turn its back on biofuels says Copa-Cocega

Environment

EU must not turn its back on biofuels says Copa-Cocega

Crop and tillage based biofuels are vital for animal feed, the environment, jobs and fuel, according to Copa-Cocega General Secretary...
UK appoints inaugural agri-food counsellor in China

Agri-Business

UK appoints inaugural agri-food counsellor in China

Greater access to the Chinese market will help bolster British agri-food prices, according to the Director of Communications at the...
Tillage research reveals new insights into Septoria’s modus operandi

Arable

Tillage research reveals new insights into Septoria’s modus operandi

Tillage research undertaken by scientists at Rothamsted Research has shed new light on how the fungus Septoria tritici causes the...
Arla to integrate its dairy business interests in Asia

Dairy

Arla to integrate its dairy business interests in Asia

Arla Foods is integrating its dairy business operations in China and South East Asia within a new regional market concept...
Is carcase cooling a disposal technology option for the pig sector?

Pig/Poultry

Is carcase cooling a disposal technology option for the pig sector?

Chilling fallen stock on pig units could lead to improved management, reduced disease risk and potential cost savings in the...
Wool prices in the balance for 2015

Sheep

Wool prices in the balance for 2015

Falling oil prices and the recent devaluation of the Russian rouble could well have an impact on wool prices in...
It’s time to get tough with rogue farmers

Opinion

It’s time to get tough with rogue farmers

The vast majority of Irish farmers work tirelessly to maintain the fabric of their businesses and, in so doing, act...
Scientists using x-rays to improve fertiliser uptake

Arable

Scientists using x-rays to improve fertiliser uptake

Plant and soil scientists hope to combine two new technologies – one of which is based on the use of...
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