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.

Delivering improved levels of sustainability in beef sector

N.Ireland

Delivering improved levels of sustainability in beef sector

Enhancing levels of sustainability within the beef sector has been recognised as a key climate change target for agriculture across...
Agriculture cited by former NFU president as low priority for politicians

N.Ireland

Agriculture cited by former NFU president as low priority for politicians

The lack of recognition for agriculture on the part of political parties in the UK has been highlighted by a...
FFA endorses calls for ‘fair farmgate prices’ across Europe

N.Ireland

FFA endorses calls for ‘fair farmgate prices’ across Europe

Farmers for Action (FFA) is endorsing calls made by the European Milk Board (EMB) to have ‘fair farmgate prices’ introduced...
Should NI’s entire cattle population be genotyped?

N.Ireland

Should NI’s entire cattle population be genotyped?

Genotyping Northern Ireland’s entire cattle population will help revolutionise its dairy and beef sectors, according to the chair of the...
Blanket approach to ammonia reduction in NI is ‘concerning’ – MLA

N.Ireland

Blanket approach to ammonia reduction in NI is ‘concerning’ – MLA

Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture in Northern Ireland, Declan McAleer, wants a more flexible ammonia strategy introduced, one which all...
Opinion: Will the weather play ball as Midsummer’s Day looms?

Opinion

Opinion: Will the weather play ball as Midsummer’s Day looms?

Midsummer’s Day is almost with us and a good week’s weather right now could do Irish agriculture a power of...
Impressive turnout of sheep at Ballymena Show 2024

N.Ireland

Impressive turnout of sheep at Ballymena Show 2024

Ballymena Show always attracts a fantastic turnout of sheep, and 2024 did not disappoint in this regard. The man charged...
FFA calls for doubling of farm support budget in Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

FFA calls for doubling of farm support budget in Northern Ireland

Farmers for Action (FFA) has called for a doubling of the farm support budget in Northern Ireland, from £300 million...
Protected urea sales continue to grow in Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

Protected urea sales continue to grow in Northern Ireland

United Feeds has confirmed that protected urea accounted for 50% of all nitrogen (N) sold by the business over the...
Soil management will play key role in future of sustainable farming – UGS

N.Ireland

Soil management will play key role in future of sustainable farming – UGS

Ulster Grassland Society (UGS) president, John Egerton, has confirmed the key role that soil management will play on farms in...
Methane inhibitors must work in a grazing context

N.Ireland

Methane inhibitors must work in a grazing context

Methane inhibitors must work in both a confined feeding and grazing scenario if ruminant agriculture is to meet its climate...
SF wants new NI farm sustainability payment introduction delayed

N.Ireland

SF wants new NI farm sustainability payment introduction delayed

Sinn Féin’s agriculture spokesperson at the Stormont Assembly is calling for the new farm sustainability payment to be put on...
Results: Beef, dairy and sheep champions at Armagh Show

N.Ireland

Results: Beef, dairy and sheep champions at Armagh Show

Armagh Show 2024 boasted, possibly, its largest cattle entry of all time. Judging of the various classes went on well...
Red clover boosts silage yields on Tyrone dairy farm

N.Ireland

Red clover boosts silage yields on Tyrone dairy farm

The inclusion of red clover in grass swards can help maintain silage yields without the application of chemical nitrogen (N)....
Heat stress a growing issue for dairy farms – vet

Dairy

Heat stress a growing issue for dairy farms – vet

Heat stress is a challenge that is set to become more significant as the impact of climate change gathers pace,...
NI Sheep Industry Taskforce to meet agriculture minister

N.Ireland

NI Sheep Industry Taskforce to meet agriculture minister

Members of Northern Ireland’s Sheep Industry Taskforce are set to meet with the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs,...
Research on Antrim farm identifies heat stress in animals

N.Ireland

Research on Antrim farm identifies heat stress in animals

The impact of heat stress has been identified on a Co. Antrim dairy farm, as a result of recent research...
Suffolk shearling ewe impresses at Ballymoney Show

N.Ireland

Suffolk shearling ewe impresses at Ballymoney Show

The sheep inter-breed championship at this year’s Ballymoney Show was won by a Suffolk shearling ewe, owned by the Watson...
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