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.

Superlevy fines of 28.66c per litre over quota warning from Lakeland Dairies

Dairy

Superlevy fines of 28.66c per litre over quota warning from Lakeland Dairies

Superlevy fines of 28.66c per litre over quota are now inevitable for suppliers to Lakeland Dairies. This is according to the...
‘Chinese whispers’ – the phrase of the day for Ireland’s dairy sector

Dairy

‘Chinese whispers’ – the phrase of the day for Ireland’s dairy sector

The rumour mill is rife that a delegation from one of China’s largest food companies has recently visited – or...
Ever-growing demand for Irish dairy breeding stock in the UK

Dairy

Ever-growing demand for Irish dairy breeding stock in the UK

Cork-based Grasstec is confirming a significant growth in demand for Irish bred dairy cows and heifers from its fast-evolving farmer-client...
O’Neill comes under pressure to reveal her CAP Reform plans

Agri-Business

O’Neill comes under pressure to reveal her CAP Reform plans

The North’s Agriculture Committee Chairman Paul Frew has told AgriLand that Farm Minister Michelle O’Neill must come out with her...
Strengthening cheese market in the UK

Dairy

Strengthening cheese market in the UK

The latest DairyCo figures confirm that those Irish companies exporting cheese on to the UK market have backed a winner,...
Fury at ‘residency’ penalties on Northern cattle

Beef

Fury at ‘residency’ penalties on Northern cattle

Hampton Hewitt, owner of Markethill Livestock Mart in Co Armagh, has indicated to AgriLand that the decision taken by the...
The dairy show season is just around the corner

Dairy

The dairy show season is just around the corner

All the signs are that the IHFA, Irish Holstein Friesian Breeders Association, will push ahead with a major Spring Show...
It could be mid-March before farmers get a chance to spread fertiliser

Agri-Business

It could be mid-March before farmers get a chance to spread fertiliser

Sources within the fertiliser industry have told AgriLand that large volumes of product are now being moved on to merchants’...
Providing dairy cows with a healthy environment

Dairy

Providing dairy cows with a healthy environment

A leading UK veterinarian has told AgriLand that a commitment to improving cow welfare must be a key priority for...
It’s time the supermarkets were brought to book

Beef

It’s time the supermarkets were brought to book

COMMENT: It’s time the supermarkets were brought to book when it comes to their buying policies towards Irish livestock farmers....
Upping dairy cow numbers isn’t the only game in town post 2015

Dairy

Upping dairy cow numbers isn’t the only game in town post 2015

According to one Co Limerick dairy farmer, increasing cow numbers is not the only way for Ireland, as the country...
O’ Neill confirms her commitment to agri-food policies

Agri-Business

O’ Neill confirms her commitment to agri-food policies

Speaking at the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis last weekend, the North’s Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill confirmed her ongoing commitment to...
The UK beef market – an EBLEX perspective

Beef

The UK beef market – an EBLEX perspective

EBLEX analyst Debbie Butcher has told AgriLand that a combination of increased supply and a lower demand for beef is...
Strathroy remains confident of establishing Wexford producer base

Dairy

Strathroy remains confident of establishing Wexford producer base

Strathroy Dairy’s director Cormac Cunningham has confirmed to AgriLand that approximately 40 Wexford Creamery’s producers may well opt to start...
Your last opportunity to take in a Focus Farm visit!

Environment

Your last opportunity to take in a Focus Farm visit!

Northern Ireland’s Focus Farms Programme will end on 31 March this year. On the basis of all objective criteria it has...
Biocel on an upward growth curve

Agri-Business

Biocel on an upward growth curve

Biocel’s Paul Kirwan has told AgriLand that the Cork-based company will grow its business turnover substantially over the coming years....
Winter cereal crops seem to be holding up well – despite the rain

Arable

Winter cereal crops seem to be holding up well – despite the rain

Teagasc tillage specialist Tim O’Donovan has told AgriLand that winter crops are holding up pretty well, despite the past four weeks...
Colm McCarthy speaks at food conference

Agri-Business

Colm McCarthy speaks at food conference

Speaking at today’s Agri-Food Business Partners’ conference in Dublin economist Colm McCarthy told delegates that all of the pointers for...
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