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.

Farm Quality Assurance Standards 2022 officially launched

N.Ireland

Farm Quality Assurance Standards 2022 officially launched

Revised standards for the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS) will take effect from November...
Study: Plant-based alternatives not nutritional replacement for dairy

N.Ireland

Study: Plant-based alternatives not nutritional replacement for dairy

Research is now confirming that plant-based alternatives cannot be considered nutritional replacements for dairy foods.  This was one of the key...
Impact of Brexit on NI ag sector highlighted with EU Commission

N.Ireland

Impact of Brexit on NI ag sector highlighted with EU Commission

Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer has emphasised the ongoing need for direct dialogue between the EU institutions and local representatives. ...
Is converting grassland to tillage unsustainable?

N.Ireland

Is converting grassland to tillage unsustainable?

Converting farms from grassland to tillage would lead to regular crop failures, according to recent research. This research involved an...
Opinion: Going ‘green’ about to take on real meaning for Irish dairy

Opinion

Opinion: Going ‘green’ about to take on real meaning for Irish dairy

Arla is about to introduce what it regards as a ‘green’, farmgate pricing system. And you may well ask –...
UFU claims lack of Stormont Executive ‘limiting’ costs taskforce

N.Ireland

UFU claims lack of Stormont Executive ‘limiting’ costs taskforce

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has responded very forcefully to a ‘Rising Costs Industry Taskforce’ update, published by the Department...
CAFRE: Use stale seed beds to get on top of grass weeds

N.Ireland

CAFRE: Use stale seed beds to get on top of grass weeds

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) agronomist Leigh McLean is advising the use of stale seed beds to...
DUP highlights importance of food security for Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

DUP highlights importance of food security for Northern Ireland

Newry and Armagh DUP assembly member, William Irwin has said the importance of food security in Northern Ireland cannot be...
UFU urges farmers to ‘buy local’

N.Ireland

UFU urges farmers to ‘buy local’

With the grain harvest now almost wrapped up, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is encouraging all farmers to support each...
ERBS meets in France to discuss beef sector challenges

N.Ireland

ERBS meets in France to discuss beef sector challenges

The European Roundtable for Beef Sustainability (ERBS) has highlighted its commitment to delivering a cohesive response to the challenges currently...
October 28 – key date for Northern Ireland Protocol

Agri-Business

October 28 – key date for Northern Ireland Protocol

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, has confirmed that October 28 this year will be a key date in the...
Rothamsted strengthens its links to LEAF network

N.Ireland

Rothamsted strengthens its links to LEAF network

Rothamsted Research’s 400ha site in Harpenden, Hertfordshire is the latest site to join the Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF) network....
Opinion: ARCZero project – beacon of hope for agriculture in NI

N.Ireland

Opinion: ARCZero project – beacon of hope for agriculture in NI

The ARCZero project is fast galvanising farmers across Northern Ireland in terms of how they view the challenge of climate...
Strong uptake for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

N.Ireland

Strong uptake for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

The Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) is confirming a 92% submission rate for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme, courtesy of...
How will the dairy sector reduce its carbon footprint?

N.Ireland

How will the dairy sector reduce its carbon footprint?

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) senior advisor, Alan Agnew, has highlighted steps that dairy farmers can take...
Research: Potential for soils to store higher levels of carbon

N.Ireland

Research: Potential for soils to store higher levels of carbon

Recent research has confirmed the potential for soils to store higher levels of carbon, specifically within a grassland scenario. The...
Opinion: Will agriculture be supported by new Prime Minister?

Opinion

Opinion: Will agriculture be supported by new Prime Minister?

The UK’s newly confirmed Prime Minister seems to be changing her perspectives on the importance of agriculture. In the middle...
Multi-species sward integral part of grazing regime on NI dairy farm

Environment

Multi-species sward integral part of grazing regime on NI dairy farm

A multi-species sward, established last year, is now an integral part of the grazing regime on the ARCZero dairy farm...
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