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.

N.Ireland

Payments available now for 2022 wool clip – Ulster Wool

Ulster Wool, a farmer-owned cooperative, has confirmed that producer-payment is now being made for wool delivered to the co-op in...

July 7, 2023

N.Ireland

‘Tremendous’ Dairy Shorthorn cow crowned champion at Omagh Show

Given recent trends in dairy breeding, it’s the exception – rather than the rule – for a Shorthorn cow to...

July 4, 2023

N.Ireland

Dung beetles are a farmer’s best friend

Dung beetles can play a very important role in reducing the use of anthelmintics to control nematode worm burdens in...

July 3, 2023

N.Ireland

Breeding programmes offer solution to anthelmintic resistance

Anthelmintic resistance (AR) is currently one of the biggest problems confronting the UK and Irish sheep sectors. It is also...

July 3, 2023

N.Ireland

Economic opportunities from green energy presented at NI summit

The future for green energy would seem to be bright, given the debate and discussions had on the subject at...

June 28, 2023

N.Ireland

Sexed straws a real driver for cattle breeding in Northern Ireland

Sexed straws now account for almost 80% of Ai Services (Northern Ireland) Ltd.’s semen sales into the dairy sector, and...

June 28, 2023

N.Ireland

Morrisons forging strong links with NI egg industry

Morrisons has confirmed that it is now sourcing a significant number of eggs from farmers in Northern Ireland on a...

June 28, 2023

N.Ireland

Wheat and maize markets in a state of flux

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that both wheat and maize grain markets strengthened during the early...

June 27, 2023

N.Ireland

Strong livestock entries at Newry Show 2023

There was an excellent entry of cattle and sheep for Newry Show 2023, with the general quality of the stock...

June 26, 2023

N.Ireland

Farmers urged to sign-up for NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

Farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to participate in the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) which aims to improve...

June 23, 2023

Agri-Business

Agflation has peaked but effects continue to linger

Agricultural inputs’ inflation – or ‘agflation’ for short – has fallen rapidly during the first six months of the year,...

June 22, 2023

Beef

Methane inhibitors must ‘deliver’ improved performance

Ruminant methane inhibitors must not just address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions challenges but also deliver improved animal performance, according to...

June 20, 2023

Agri-Business

Tillage: Grain prices starting to strengthen

The Agriculture and Horticulture and Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that international grain prices are starting to strengthen. Three factors...

June 19, 2023

N.Ireland

Charollais ewe lamb carries the day at Ballymena Show 2023

The much anticipated inter-breed sheep championship at Ballymena Show 2023 was won by an eye-catching Charollais ewe lamb. Bred and...

June 19, 2023

Environment

Research: Crushed rock in farm soils could boost carbon capture

Adding crushed rocks to farm soils can accelerate carbon sequestration and boost crop productivity, according to research scientists attending this...

June 16, 2023