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.

Newry Show set to return after four-year absence

N.Ireland

Newry Show set to return after four-year absence

A new venue has been secured for the Newry Agricultural Show in 2023 after an outbreak of bovine tuberculosis (bTB)...
Interview: McGivern reflects on his tenure as LMC chair

N.Ireland

Interview: McGivern reflects on his tenure as LMC chair

The coming weeks will see outgoing Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chair Gerard McGivern move on to the next stage...
Greenhouse gas emissions on the wane in Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

Greenhouse gas emissions on the wane in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s (NI) total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions decreased by almost a quarter (24%) between 1990 and 2020. Figures published...
£60m for new research on sustainable ag at Rothamsted

N.Ireland

£60m for new research on sustainable ag at Rothamsted

Rothamsted Research in the UK is to avail of a £60 million funding stimulus, payable to the institute over the...
Ammonia emissions still on the rise in NI

N.Ireland

Ammonia emissions still on the rise in NI

The latest environmental statistics for Northern Ireland (NI) confirm that ammonia emissions from agriculture are still on the rise. The...
Potentially ‘groundbreaking’ seed treatments set for Ireland

N.Ireland

Potentially ‘groundbreaking’ seed treatments set for Ireland

Potentially ‘ground-breaking’ seed treatments, which convert atmospheric nitrogen for plant use, will be available in Ireland according to a Swiss...
CAFRE: Wet spring weather causes crop protection challenge

N.Ireland

CAFRE: Wet spring weather causes crop protection challenge

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) advisors are confirming that the wet weather during much of March and...
Soil Nutrient Health Scheme: 140,000 samples taken in NI

N.Ireland

Soil Nutrient Health Scheme: 140,000 samples taken in NI

The roll out of Northern Ireland’s Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) remains on schedule, according to the project’s management team....
Nitrogen use efficiency can be core driver in cereal crops

N.Ireland

Nitrogen use efficiency can be core driver in cereal crops

Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) is a strong indicator of both yield potential and the overall efficiency levels generated by cereal...
NIGTA president reflects on volatility in agri-supply chains

N.Ireland

NIGTA president reflects on volatility in agri-supply chains

The tremendous volatility now impacting across agri-supply chains has been confirmed by the Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA). The...
Research: Rotational grazing doesn’t work in ranching systems

World News

Research: Rotational grazing doesn’t work in ranching systems

Research carried out in the US has found that rotational grazing actually reduces the performance of beef cattle on range-based...
NI concrete company transitioning to carbon net zero

N.Ireland

NI concrete company transitioning to carbon net zero

Co. Antrim-based Moore Concrete recently hosted a visit for members of the Guild of Agricultural Journalists of Ireland. The company...
Sinn Féin wants NI farm policy structures to mirror CAP

N.Ireland

Sinn Féin wants NI farm policy structures to mirror CAP

Sinn Féin had a major presence at this year’s Balmoral Show with party members keen to demonstrate their strong commitment...
Who were the winners at Balmoral Show 2023?

N.Ireland

Who were the winners at Balmoral Show 2023?

This year’s Balmoral Show saw 3,000 animals taking to the show rings, the largest entry of animals ever recorded for...
Bovine TB taking a toll on farm families in NI – UUP

N.Ireland

Bovine TB taking a toll on farm families in NI – UUP

Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) agriculture spokesperson, Tom Elliott, is deeply concerned about the impact that bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) is...
Balmoral 2023: Delivering on farm sustainability – core message

N.Ireland

Balmoral 2023: Delivering on farm sustainability – core message

Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive Ian Stevenson has confirmed that the issue of farm sustainability is now a...
TUV leader: Windsor Framework will add costs to farming

N.Ireland

TUV leader: Windsor Framework will add costs to farming

According to Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) leader Jim Allister, the Windsor Framework will only serve to add cost to farming...
Balmoral Show 2023: Tremendous turnout of Hereford cattle

N.Ireland

Balmoral Show 2023: Tremendous turnout of Hereford cattle

Demand from Hereford cattle breeders to exhibit at this year’s Balmoral Show more than exceeded the number of stalls made...
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