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.

Extreme heat and rainfall impacting EU harvest yields

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Extreme heat and rainfall impacting EU harvest yields

The latest EU harvest update for 2025 reflects a continent that has been divided in two regarding rain availability over...
Role of crop nutrition in mitigating impact of extreme weather events

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Role of crop nutrition in mitigating impact of extreme weather events

The Potash Development Association (PDA) has reviewed the role of plant nutrition in mitigating the impact of extreme weather events...
UFU: NAP stakeholder group must ‘reflect views of farming families’

N.Ireland

UFU: NAP stakeholder group must ‘reflect views of farming families’

Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, must be told exactly what farmers want from the...
Global markets now ‘short of beef’ – breeder

N.Ireland

Global markets now ‘short of beef’ – breeder

Lanark-based Simmental cattle breeder and former auctioneer, David Lowry, is of the view that beef markets will start to strengthen...
Paperwork ‘switching off’ NI used farm machinery cross-border trade – dealer

N.Ireland

Paperwork ‘switching off’ NI used farm machinery cross-border trade – dealer

There has been an exponential increase in the paperwork required when importing second hand machinery from Great Britain into Northern...
Substantial entry of sheep at Castlewellan Show 2025

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Substantial entry of sheep at Castlewellan Show 2025

Almost 900 sheep graced the competition rings at this year’s Castlewellan Show with tremendous weather and crowds adding to the...
Straw availability in 2025: A tale of two islands

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Straw availability in 2025: A tale of two islands

Straw availability on the island of Ireland is very strong at the present time, Co. Derry merchant, Robert Miller has...
Certified seed potato imports from Scotland to be allowed into EU

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Certified seed potato imports from Scotland to be allowed into EU

Certified seed potato imports from Scotland should be available on the Irish market from 2026 onwards, according to Irish Farmers’...
Premium price for NI grains could ‘link in with farm QA schemes’ – grower

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Premium price for NI grains could ‘link in with farm QA schemes’ – grower

Millers in Northern Ireland should pay a premium price for local grains that are subsequently included in their animal rations,...
‘Availability of BYDV-tolerant crops is a game changer’ – agronomist

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‘Availability of BYDV-tolerant crops is a game changer’ – agronomist

The arrival of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) tolerance is fast changing the landscape of winter barley production in Ireland,...
International grain harvest continues to gather pace

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International grain harvest continues to gather pace

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that the 2025 grain harvest continues to gather pace across Europe...
Improved genetics ‘delivering across all aspects’ of NI dairy sector – breeder

N.Ireland

Improved genetics ‘delivering across all aspects’ of NI dairy sector – breeder

Recent years have seen dairy farmers in Northern Ireland invest heavily in the world’s best Holstein genetics. The growing international...
Earliest start to UK grain harvest in almost 20 years – AHDB

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Earliest start to UK grain harvest in almost 20 years – AHDB

This year has seen the earliest start to the UK grain harvest since 2006, according to the Agricultural and Horticultural...
UK consumers want ‘high-quality, red meat protein in their diets’ – LMC

N.Ireland

UK consumers want ‘high-quality, red meat protein in their diets’ – LMC

Beef prices can be expected to remain relatively strong for the foreseeable future due to scarcity in cow supplies, according...
NI sheep farmers ‘need parity’ on financial supports available in south – breeder

N.Ireland

NI sheep farmers ‘need parity’ on financial supports available in south – breeder

The importance of retaining sheep numbers in hill areas in both Northern Ireland and Great Britain has been emphasised by...
New guidance issued on reducing ergot levels in cereal crops

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New guidance issued on reducing ergot levels in cereal crops

Ergot is a fungal pathogen that infects cereal crops during the flowering period, causing hard, dark ergots to develop in place...
Threat of midge, tick-borne disease ‘has never been greater’ – researcher

N.Ireland

Threat of midge, tick-borne disease ‘has never been greater’ – researcher

Vaccines developed in the future will play in a key role in maintaining animal health standards and combatting diseases, according...
Demand for malting barley on the rise in UK – AHDB

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Demand for malting barley on the rise in UK – AHDB

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has highlighted a rise in demand for malting barley in the UK. Barley...
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