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.

NISA to meet agri committee over funding

N.Ireland

NISA to meet agri committee over funding

The Northern Ireland Shows Association (NISA) is expected to give evidence to Stormont’s agriculture committee in the coming weeks. However...
Rhynchosporium now present in winter barley crops

N.Ireland

Rhynchosporium now present in winter barley crops

High levels of rhynchosporium are now evident in a significant number of winter barley crops, according to Co. Down agronomist,...
New clover-friendly herbicides on the way

Agri-Business

New clover-friendly herbicides on the way

A new generation of clover-friendly herbicides will become commercially available over the coming years, according to Corteva Agriscience. These will...
Tillage advice: Time to apply nitrogen to NI winter barley crops

N.Ireland

Tillage advice: Time to apply nitrogen to NI winter barley crops

Cereal growers in Northern Ireland are being encouraged to apply the first split of nitrogen fertiliser to winter barley crops...
AHDB wheat estimates rise marginally in new report

N.Ireland

AHDB wheat estimates rise marginally in new report

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has published its second UK wheat supply and demand estimates for 2024/25. In...
FFA: Labour MPs now questioning UK inheritance tax

Agri-Business

FFA: Labour MPs now questioning UK inheritance tax

Some Labour Party backbenchers are questioning the rationale of imposing inheritance tax on farm land across the UK, according to...
Vet outlines impact of Schmallenberg on early lambing flocks

N.Ireland

Vet outlines impact of Schmallenberg on early lambing flocks

A veterinarian is confirming that Schmallenberg disease has significantly impacted the performance of early lambing flocks in Northern Ireland over...
Climate change will impact future crop yields – scientist

N.Ireland

Climate change will impact future crop yields – scientist

A plant scientist has said that climate change will impact the future yield potential of cereal crops. According to Adam...
Wool auction prices increase by 25% since start of year

N.Ireland

Wool auction prices increase by 25% since start of year

British Wool has confirmed that its monthly wool auction prices have increased by 25% since the beginning of the year....
Animal diseases pose increasing threat to dairy sector – expert

Dairy

Animal diseases pose increasing threat to dairy sector – expert

Numerous animal diseases are now having a serious impact on the production potential of the global dairy sector, according to...
Protein Aid Scheme under review in NI – expert

Arable

Protein Aid Scheme under review in NI – expert

Northern Ireland’s Protein Aid Scheme, which runs until the end of the 2026 growing season, is now under review. This...
Crop production to remain at heart of agri in NI – Minister

Arable

Crop production to remain at heart of agri in NI – Minister

Northern Ireland’s Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has highlighted the role that crop production plays from a food...
Whey protein to be key driver for international dairy sector – expert

N.Ireland

Whey protein to be key driver for international dairy sector – expert

Demand for whey protein is currently growing at approximately 4% per year, totally outperforming other dairy products on global markets....
LMC welcomes NI Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance review

N.Ireland

LMC welcomes NI Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance review

Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Colin Smith, has noted the recommendations of a farm quality assurance review body....
LMC welcomes NI Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance review

N.Ireland

LMC welcomes NI Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance review

Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Colin Smith, has noted the recommendations of a farm quality assurance review body....
Fungi gene could be key to better wheat disease control

Arable

Fungi gene could be key to better wheat disease control

A critical gene in pathogenic fungi could be the key to significantly improved wheat disease control measures. It is believed...
Concern at decline in English national phosphate balance

Arable

Concern at decline in English national phosphate balance

New figures from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have indicated that the national balance for phosphate...
Changing weather patterns impacting on forage maize yields

Arable

Changing weather patterns impacting on forage maize yields

Changing weather patterns have impacted significantly on the yields and quality of forage maize crops grown in the UK. Results...
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