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.

UFU highlights role of biomethane as renewable energy source

N.Ireland

UFU highlights role of biomethane as renewable energy source

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) claims that it is struggling to comprehend why the UK government is continuing to overlook...
Pink straw – could your eyes be deceiving you?

N.Ireland

Pink straw – could your eyes be deceiving you?

First noticed four years ago, pink straw at harvest has again been identified at a number of grain field sites...
Farm manager discusses weather impact on UK tillage farm

N.Ireland

Farm manager discusses weather impact on UK tillage farm

North Bedfordshire farm manager Andy Mahon took part in the most recent edition of the Tillage Edge podcast to discuss...
UFU: Sustainability for future of Farm Quality Assurance Scheme

N.Ireland

UFU: Sustainability for future of Farm Quality Assurance Scheme

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, David Brown has highlighted the benefits of the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality...
NI rural communities experiencing a ‘perfect storm’

N.Ireland

NI rural communities experiencing a ‘perfect storm’

Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer has highlighted a number of issues, which he believes, has created a perfect storm for...
Cautious optimism as grain situation in Ukraine evolves

N.Ireland

Cautious optimism as grain situation in Ukraine evolves

Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) chief executive, Gill Gallagher is indicating that up to five ships per day could...
UK research shows cost-of-farming squeeze now facing farmers

Agri-Business

UK research shows cost-of-farming squeeze now facing farmers

The Andersons Centre has confirmed a cost-of-farming squeeze is now a reality within the UK market. The company’s ‘AgFlation’ figures...
Opinion: The horns of a dilemma

N.Ireland

Opinion: The horns of a dilemma

I thought it was illegal to put cattle with horns into a sale ring. But seemingly not at the present...
Report: Key role of fast-growing conifers in carbon sequestration

N.Ireland

Report: Key role of fast-growing conifers in carbon sequestration

An official UK report has highlighted the potential of plantations of fast-growing conifers to sequester extremely high levels of carbon...
Flock management – output per labour unit

N.Ireland

Flock management – output per labour unit

In terms of flock management, Glasgow Veterinary School academic, George King believes that output per labour unit will be the...
Sheep Ireland – sustainable genetic gain

N.Ireland

Sheep Ireland – sustainable genetic gain

The myriad sources of data now available to Sheep Ireland is allowing the organisation to achieve the role it was...
Teagasc Oak Park to host ‘Healthy Oats’ trials visit

N.Ireland

Teagasc Oak Park to host ‘Healthy Oats’ trials visit

Teagasc Oak Park is to host a ‘Healthy Oats’ trials visit for growers and industry stakeholders on Wednesday of this...
Harvest update: Heavy rain temporarily stalled work

Arable

Harvest update: Heavy rain temporarily stalled work

While last weekend’s heavy rain brought the harvest to a halt, Teagasc is confirming that combines are now back in...
IGFA welcomes resumption of grain exports from ports in Ukraine

Agri-Business

IGFA welcomes resumption of grain exports from ports in Ukraine

The Irish Grain and Feed Association (IGFA) has welcomed the resumption of grain and oilseed exports from Ukraine through the...
Clogher Valley Show goes from strength to strength

N.Ireland

Clogher Valley Show goes from strength to strength

Amazing crowds and tremendous weather were the order of the day at this year’s Clogher Valley Show – its first...
Soil monitoring – middens and earthworms

N.Ireland

Soil monitoring – middens and earthworms

Farmers are being asked to check for middens – tennis ball-sized plugs constructed by earthworms – when monitoring their soils....
Phosphate and potash application rates always crop dependent

N.Ireland

Phosphate and potash application rates always crop dependent

Phosphate (P) and potash (K) do not follow the same principle as nitrogen (N) when determining the appropriate application rates....
Farm safety: Would you consider a camera to monitor PTO drive?

N.Ireland

Farm safety: Would you consider a camera to monitor PTO drive?

In the wake of the recent Farm Safety Week in Northern Ireland, the Farm Safety Partnership (FSP) is encouraging the...
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