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

New strategy puts Northern Ireland sheep sector on front foot

The Northern Ireland sheep sector is not specifically mentioned in the ‘Future Agricultural Policy Proposals’ discussion paper. The aforementioned measure...

March 23, 2023

Agri-Business

Global grain markets steady amid extension of Black Sea deal

The Agriculture and Horticulture and Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that world grain markets felt some support last week overall....

March 21, 2023

N.Ireland

Workshop: Variety and make-up of fertiliser is changing

Agrii agronomist Tom Land has confirmed that the variety and structural make-up of fertiliser is changing. He spoke at a recent...

March 18, 2023

Arable

CAFRE crops update confirms impact of high fertiliser prices

The latest crops update from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in Northern Ireland has confirmed the...

March 16, 2023

Environment

AD accounts for almost 6% of green electricity in Northern Ireland

Almost 6% of the green electricity produced in Northern Ireland last year was generated by anaerobic digestion (AD) operations. Delegates...

March 15, 2023

N.Ireland

Foliar feeding grassland swards – is it an option?

Farmers attending a recent meeting in Co. Armagh were briefed on the benefits of foliar feeding grassland swards. The technology...

March 15, 2023

N.Ireland

Green energy theme for Newry Show 2023

Newry Show 2023 is to be supported by a number of businesses with a strong involvement in green and alternative...

March 14, 2023

Agri-Business

Lemken commits to improving soil health

Soil machinery company, Lemken has confirmed that improving soil health is a priority for the business – across all of...

March 13, 2023

N.Ireland

Grain analysis and soil talk after Agrii soils presentation

The latest updates from the Lemken: Agrii soils programme were delivered to a group of tillage farmers in Northern Ireland,...

March 12, 2023

Agri-Business

Brewery to support UK farmers in growing regenerative barley

A multi-national brewery group has unveiled new plans to expand regenerative barley usage across its brands in the UK, Finland and...

March 8, 2023

N.Ireland

USPCA calls for action on badger baiting

The Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) has called for renewed action to tackle badger baiting...

March 8, 2023

N.Ireland

Culling badgers not the answer warns UK consultant

Culling badgers will have “no meaningful impact” on campaigns designed to eradicate bovine tuberculosis (bTB), according to a leading UK...

March 7, 2023

Agri-Business

Tillage: Global grain prices under slight pressure

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has published an international grain and oilseeds market update. The organisation is confirming...

March 7, 2023