Richard Halleron

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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.

How to improve phosphorous uptakes by crops

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How to improve phosphorous uptakes by crops

The challenge of increasing phosphorous (P) uptake by crops on a consistent basis has recently been reviewed by UK-based consultancy ADAS....
DCNI chief executive to attend World Dairy Summit 2025

N.Ireland

DCNI chief executive to attend World Dairy Summit 2025

Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) chief executive, Ian Stevenson has confirmed he will attend the World Dairy Summit 2025....
Family of genes that rule growth, grain development in wheat identified

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Family of genes that rule growth, grain development in wheat identified

Rothamsted scientists have uncovered how a family of genes in wheat fine-tunes the plant’s growth and grain development. This is...
Defra publishes first 2025 grain and oilseed harvest estimates for England

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Defra publishes first 2025 grain and oilseed harvest estimates for England

The Department of Environment, Food and and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published the initial grain and oilseed harvest estimates for...
NI Water accused of ‘hypocrisy’ over pollution as slurry ban nears

N.Ireland

NI Water accused of ‘hypocrisy’ over pollution as slurry ban nears

A Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) agricultural spokesperson has highlighted what he regards as the hypocrisy of Northern Ireland Water in...
LMC reviews NI farm quality assurance strategy

N.Ireland

LMC reviews NI farm quality assurance strategy

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has completed a comprehensive review of Northern Ireland’s Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance...
NAP consultation process must include series of public meetings – FFA

N.Ireland

NAP consultation process must include series of public meetings – FFA

Farmers for Action (FFA) has called for the hosting of public meetings as part of a Nutrients Action Programme (NAP)...
New inheritance tax forcing NI farms ‘to retain monies’ rather than investing – MP

N.Ireland

New inheritance tax forcing NI farms ‘to retain monies’ rather than investing – MP

North Antrim MP, Jim Allister, believes that extending the scope of inheritance tax will stymie on-farm investment in Northern Ireland....
NAP independent forum urged to complete its work as quickly as possible

N.Ireland

NAP independent forum urged to complete its work as quickly as possible

Northern Ireland’s Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) independent forum has been urged to complete its work as quickly as possible. This...
Is this a ‘penicillin moment’ for crop production systems?

Arable

Is this a ‘penicillin moment’ for crop production systems?

Disease control within crop production systems has been very much centred on the development of complex organic chemicals such as...
The hidden danger of asbestos on farms

N.Ireland

The hidden danger of asbestos on farms

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is highlighting the hidden danger of asbestos on farms. This specific...
AHDB releases its final UK Harvest 2025 report

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AHDB releases its final UK Harvest 2025 report

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has gone public with its final UK Harvest 2025 report. As many might...
The effect of cultivation systems on soil sampling techniques

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The effect of cultivation systems on soil sampling techniques

The Potash Development Association (PDA) is highlighting the role of cultivation systems on soil sampling techniques. This reflects the progression...
AgriSearch to seek enhanced funding levels

N.Ireland

AgriSearch to seek enhanced funding levels

AgriSearch is to seek enhanced funding levels courtesy of the levies paid by dairy, beef and lamb farmers in Northern...
Enhanced gene mapping a ‘crucial step’ in tackling crop diseases – researcher

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Enhanced gene mapping a ‘crucial step’ in tackling crop diseases – researcher

An international team of scientists has developed a new method to improve the accuracy of gene mapping in complex organisms....
UUP: ‘Defeatist attitude’ on UK inheritance tax changes from Muir

N.Ireland

UUP: ‘Defeatist attitude’ on UK inheritance tax changes from Muir

Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) peer, Lord Tom Elliott, has called on Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs,...
Sean McGlynn appointed as new chairperson of Food Fortress Ltd

Agri-Business

Sean McGlynn appointed as new chairperson of Food Fortress Ltd

Sean McGlynn, managing director of Co. Longford-based Kieran Milling, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the board of...
UK compound feed supplies expected to come under pressure

Agri-Business

UK compound feed supplies expected to come under pressure

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is indicating that UK compound feed supplies will come under pressure this autumn. Factors accounting...
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