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.

DNA loops provide clue to herbicide resistance in blackgrass

N.Ireland

DNA loops provide clue to herbicide resistance in blackgrass

Blackgrass is a particularly persistent weed of winter wheat. Its success is largely due to widespread, multiple-herbicide resistance. A new...
LMC carbon surveys: Research and development phase continues

N.Ireland

LMC carbon surveys: Research and development phase continues

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has confirmed that 100 of 250 carbon surveys of Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb...
Two-thirds of potato crop yet to be harvested

N.Ireland

Two-thirds of potato crop yet to be harvested

Wilson’s Country is confirming that two-thirds of this year’s potato crop has yet to be harvested around the country. The...
Research: Solid flooring systems reduce ammonia emission levels

N.Ireland

Research: Solid flooring systems reduce ammonia emission levels

Research carried out in Denmark has confirmed that solid flooring systems will help to reduce ammonia emission levels from livestock...
75% of Danish farmers involved in tillage

N.Ireland

75% of Danish farmers involved in tillage

Tillage is one of the most important sectors within Danish agriculture with 75% of the country’s farmers growing cereal crops....
33% of Denmark’s animal slurries destined for anaerobic digestion

Environment

33% of Denmark’s animal slurries destined for anaerobic digestion

One-third of all the animal slurries and manures produced in Denmark are currently put through an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant...
Harvest 2023: Grain harvest coming to an end – AHDB

Arable

Harvest 2023: Grain harvest coming to an end – AHDB

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed that the 2023 grain harvest in Great Britain (GB) is coming...
Breeding and genetics have ‘a crucial role to play’ – AI Services

Agri-Business

Breeding and genetics have ‘a crucial role to play’ – AI Services

“Breeding and genetics have such a “crucial role” to play in helping farmers meet the key challenges of improving farm...
Tyrone dairy farmer displays ProCROSS breeding results

N.Ireland

Tyrone dairy farmer displays ProCROSS breeding results

The benefits of ProCROSS breeding were discussed at a recent open day hosted by Co. Tyrone milk producer, Des Kelly,...
What is the value of magnesium as a nutrient source for crops?

N.Ireland

What is the value of magnesium as a nutrient source for crops?

The Potash Development Association (PDA) has updated its potash, phosphate and sulphur recommendations for cereal crops. It has also published...
Colin Smith appointed LMC NI interim CEO

N.Ireland

Colin Smith appointed LMC NI interim CEO

Colin Smith has been appointed interim CEO of the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) for Northern Ireland. This follows the...
CAFRE dairy survey highlights the main reasons for culling cows

N.Ireland

CAFRE dairy survey highlights the main reasons for culling cows

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprises (CAFRE) has recently surveyed 120 dairy herds across Northern Ireland to determine...
Consultation on introduction of digital passports for crops confirmed

N.Ireland

Consultation on introduction of digital passports for crops confirmed

The introduction of digital passports for combinable crops produced in Great Britain (GB) has become a distinct possibility. Recent days...
Major structural change in UK farming likely over the next decade

Agri-Business

Major structural change in UK farming likely over the next decade

The Andersons Centre is predicting that major structural change will impact across UK farming over the next decade. This was...
Agriculture not to blame for algae on Lough Neagh – Poots

N.Ireland

Agriculture not to blame for algae on Lough Neagh – Poots

Former Northern Ireland farm minister Edwin Poots MLA has claimed that agricultural effluents are not to blame for the blue-green...
Research into long-term impacts of regenerative agriculture

Arable

Research into long-term impacts of regenerative agriculture

A set of long-term experiments will quantify the exact impact of regenerative agriculture from all perspectives. The work will be...
Norway native named ‘Top Dog’ at World Sheepdog Trials

N.Ireland

Norway native named ‘Top Dog’ at World Sheepdog Trials

Petter Landfald, from Norway and his dog Max, were crowned World Champions at the World Sheepdog Trials last Saturday (...
Tillage: The role of potash in the nutrition of cereals

N.Ireland

Tillage: The role of potash in the nutrition of cereals

The role of potash in maximising cereal yields and grain quality has been profiled by a number of agronomists to...
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