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.

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

Arable

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

Arable

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

Arable

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...
Several key groups report non-inclusion in new NI NAP stakeholder forum

N.Ireland

Several key groups report non-inclusion in new NI NAP stakeholder forum

A number of key stakeholder groups have not been included within the membership of Northern Ireland’s new Nutrients Action Plan...
New QUB degree courses aim to meet NI veterinary and agri-science needs

N.Ireland

New QUB degree courses aim to meet NI veterinary and agri-science needs

The School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) has launched two new degree programmes: BSc (Hons) Veterinary Biosciences;...
AHDB: End in sight for UK Harvest 2025

Arable

AHDB: End in sight for UK Harvest 2025

The Agricultural and Horticultural Board (AHDB) is confirming that UK Harvest 2025 is almost wrapped up in most regions. Considerable...
New QUB degree course marks shift in NI third-level agri-education

N.Ireland

New QUB degree course marks shift in NI third-level agri-education

The launch of a new agricultural science degree breaks new ground in the provision of agricultural education at Queen’s University...
Project to test potential yield from blending wheat varieties in field

N.Ireland

Project to test potential yield from blending wheat varieties in field

A new AHDB-funded initiative will test whether growing a mixture of wheat varieties together can deliver better milling crops. The...
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