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

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...

September 6, 2022

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...

September 6, 2022

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...

September 6, 2022

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...

September 6, 2022

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...

September 5, 2022

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...

September 2, 2022

Agri-Business

Inflation within food sector is ‘well above’ published levels

The management team at Mash Direct has indicated that the real value of inflation within the food sector is well...

September 2, 2022

N.Ireland

LMC completes review of Farm Quality Assurance Scheme

A ‘robust’ review of the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS) has been completed by...

September 2, 2022

Agri-Business

Dale Farm considers ceasing operations at two GB sites

As part of its ongoing strategic development, dairy cooperative Dale Farm is to consider restructuring part of its business in...

September 2, 2022

Agri-Business

Mash Direct: Shortening supply lines essential for sustainability

Co. Down potato and vegetable processer Mash Direct is attributing its success to an ability to shorten supply lines to...

September 2, 2022

N.Ireland

Opinion: NI agri show societies deliver in spades

Northern Ireland’s local agri-show season for 2022 is now in the rear view mirror. And what a great year it has...

September 1, 2022

N.Ireland

UFU: Importance of sheep sector as ‘Love Lamb Week’ begins

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says it is more important than ever for consumers to show their support for ‘Love...

September 1, 2022

Arable

CAFRE reviews grain drying costs

Grain drying has not been an issue for most cereal farmers up to this point. However, these circumstances might change...

August 31, 2022

Agri-Business

Arla Foods to unveil new ‘green’ milk-pricing system

Arla Foods is to unveil a new ‘green’ milk-pricing system for all of its farmer-suppliers over the coming weeks. The...

August 31, 2022

N.Ireland

Potential for renewable energy in Northern Ireland

According to Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) senior policy officer, Chris Osborne, Northern Ireland’s land-based sector now produces enough renewable energy...

August 30, 2022