Richard Halleron

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.

Northern Ireland gets off light in US trade tariff debacle

N.Ireland

Northern Ireland gets off light in US trade tariff debacle

Northern Ireland has gotten off pretty well in the fast-developing Unites States (US) trade tariff debacle with the rest of...

Future investment in nature and biodiversity to involve sustainable agri

N.Ireland

Future investment in nature and biodiversity to involve sustainable agri

Banks and financial institutions view sustainable agriculture as their route to investment in nature and biodiversity. This was one of...

Researchers call for more collaborative research in agriculture

Rural Life

Researchers call for more collaborative research in agriculture

A call has been made for UK support funding to prioritise collaborative research involving scientists and livestock farmers. The benefits...

AHDB: Wheat prices may strengthen later in the year

Arable

AHDB: Wheat prices may strengthen later in the year

A significant contraction in the area of crop planted in the US this year could lead to a strengthening in wheat...

Westminster ‘lacking understanding’ on farming – NFU Cymru

Agri-Business

Westminster ‘lacking understanding’ on farming – NFU Cymru

The disconnect that exists between Westminster and farmers on the issues of food production and the ‘green agenda’ has been...

Opinion: Field work has taken off but safety remains the priority

Opinion

Opinion: Field work has taken off but safety remains the priority

Field work is about to go into overdrive as spring turnout takes effect on farms across the entire island of...

AHDB crop update: Winter wheat establishment ‘good’

N.Ireland

AHDB crop update: Winter wheat establishment ‘good’

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has published its latest cereal and oilseed rape crop update for the UK...

Guild of Agricultural Journalists hosts workshop on AI

N.Ireland

Guild of Agricultural Journalists hosts workshop on AI

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been characterised as the most important technological breakthrough in the history of mankind. This was...

UFU: Farming will be at heart of the sustainability agenda

N.Ireland

UFU: Farming will be at heart of the sustainability agenda

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, has confirmed agriculture’s role at the heart of the sustainability agenda. Courtesy of...

Prospects for European grain yields looking positive – AHDB

N.Ireland

Prospects for European grain yields looking positive – AHDB

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is projecting positive grain yields for most parts of Europe in 2025. This...

Bovine tuberculosis can be fully eradicated – AFBI

N.Ireland

Bovine tuberculosis can be fully eradicated – AFBI

Research scientists at the Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) are confirming that bovine tuberculosis (bTB) can be fully eradicated in...

Grass growth rates set to take off

N.Ireland

Grass growth rates set to take off

Grass growth rates in Northern Ireland are expected to increase significantly over the next seven to 10 days. The current...

FFA calls for halt on solar farms on arable land

N.Ireland

FFA calls for halt on solar farms on arable land

Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling for an immediate halt to the development of solar farms on arable land in...

Big data analytics now a key priority for AFBI

N.Ireland

Big data analytics now a key priority for AFBI

Scientists at the Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) have said the organisation needs to prioritise developing a strong competency in...

Labour ‘failed to recognise impact’ of tax measures on farming – UUP

N.Ireland

Labour ‘failed to recognise impact’ of tax measures on farming – UUP

The Labour government at Westminster has failed to recognise the impact of its new tax measures on production agriculture, particularly...

Pig slurry can reduce crop fertiliser needs by up to 70%

Arable

Pig slurry can reduce crop fertiliser needs by up to 70%

According to Teagasc, pig slurry is a valuable source of crop nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and other trace...

Calls for immediate cull of TB-infected badgers in NI

N.Ireland

Calls for immediate cull of TB-infected badgers in NI

Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling for an immediate cull of tuberculosis (TB) infected badgers in Northern Ireland with immediate...

AHDB: Disease-resistant wheat varieties can be game-changer

N.Ireland

AHDB: Disease-resistant wheat varieties can be game-changer

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has highlighted the role for wheat varieties with improved resistance to disease. The...