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.

DAERA proposal to cut bTB compensation sparks reaction
DAERA proposal to cut bTB compensation sparks reaction

A number of agri-stakeholder organisations in Northern Ireland are opposing proposed bovine tuberculosis (bTB) compensation cuts. Ulster unionist spokesperson on...

Fermanagh farmer becomes president of Ulster Grassland Society
Fermanagh farmer becomes president of Ulster Grassland Society

John Egerton, from Roslea in Co. Fermanagh, is the new president of the Ulster Grassland Society (UGS). He will serve...

‘Umbilical systems come into their own during slurry season’ – Agri contractor
‘Umbilical systems come into their own during slurry season’ – Agri contractor

Agricultural contractor, Darren Russell, is confirming that umbilical systems come into their own during the early weeks of the slurry...

Changes to long-term crop study protocols at Rothamsted
Changes to long-term crop study protocols at Rothamsted

Rothamsted Research is confirming changes to some of its long-term crop study protocols, some of which were initiated almost 200-years-ago....

AI-bred dropped calves continue to secure premium price
AI-bred dropped calves continue to secure premium price

While the outlook for beef is set to remain strong, buyers of dropped calves remain very discerning in their choice....

Rust disease in winter wheat – what to watch out for in 2024
Rust disease in winter wheat – what to watch out for in 2024

Last year was more of a septoria year than a yellow rust year for winter wheat but what could 2024...

New chemistry to control fungal diseases in crops announced
New chemistry to control fungal diseases in crops announced

A new chemistry to control fungal diseases in crops has just been announced. The joint breakthrough, by Syngenta Crop Protection...

Sustainable farmgate prices key UFU priority for 2024
Sustainable farmgate prices key UFU priority for 2024

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) presidential team has confirmed that securing sustainable farmgate prices will be a priority for the...

Number of farmers in NI now seeking overdraft increases
Number of farmers in NI now seeking overdraft increases

An Northern Ireland agricultural accountant has confirmed that significant numbers of farmers in NI are seeking overdraft increases from their...

Current tree planting season in NI is potential ‘write-off’
Current tree planting season in NI is potential ‘write-off’

A leading forester has indicated that the 2023/2024 tree planting season in Northern Ireland could potentially be written-off. Premier Woodlands...

Farm support measures roll-out in NI could take until 2026
Farm support measures roll-out in NI could take until 2026

The complete roll-out of Northern Ireland’s new farm support measures could take until the end of 2026, and possibly beyond,...

UFU to query weight thresholds for tractors and equipment
UFU to query weight thresholds for tractors and equipment

The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) is seeking changes to the gross weight thresholds for tractor and equipment combinations allowed on...

Farm building development could come to halt in NI – UFU
Farm building development could come to halt in NI – UFU

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has claimed that all farm development programmes could come to a halt in Northern Ireland....

Flood compensation for NI farmers rejected by DAERA
Flood compensation for NI farmers rejected by DAERA

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that a business case linked to proposed flood compensation measures for farmers in...

Potassium availability linked to moisture content of soils
Potassium availability linked to moisture content of soils

According to a soil specialist based at the University of Adelaide in Australia, potassium (K) availability is linked to the...

UFU challenges any steps taken to reduce bTB valuations
UFU challenges any steps taken to reduce bTB valuations

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said it will legally challenge any attempts to reduce bovine tuberculosis (bTB) valuations in...

Opinion: Farmers are at heart of rural communities, especially in snow
Opinion: Farmers are at heart of rural communities, especially in snow

It amazes me at just how little is picked up by the general media about the vital role that farmers...

Malting barley premiums continue to strengthen in UK
Malting barley premiums continue to strengthen in UK

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed that malting barley premiums continue to rise in the UK. For...