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.

Tariff Rate Quotas could be Ireland’s Brexit ‘get out of jail card’

Agri-Business

Tariff Rate Quotas could be Ireland’s Brexit ‘get out of jail card’

The introduction of Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) could be one way by which Irish food companies could secure tariff-free access...
‘Dairy farmers should check out their cows’ anatomy’

Dairy

‘Dairy farmers should check out their cows’ anatomy’

If farmers have a better understanding of the cow’s reproductive anatomy, then it becomes easier for them to understand the...
‘Autumn-sown cereals in good condition, prior to first fertiliser application’

N.Ireland

‘Autumn-sown cereals in good condition, prior to first fertiliser application’

Most autumn-sown cereals in Northern Ireland appear to have come through the winter in good condition, according to CAFRE agronomist...
Grain Growers’ group demands a seat at malting barley negotiations

Arable

Grain Growers’ group demands a seat at malting barley negotiations

The Irish Grain Growers’ group is demanding a seat at the negotiating table when it comes to settling malting barley...
Schmallenberg outbreaks on the increase in England

Sheep

Schmallenberg outbreaks on the increase in England

English livestock producers are being urged to submit lambs with suspected Schmallenberg virus (SBV) for post-mortem examination as the number...
Breakthrough in developing fast-growing broccoli

Agri-Business

Breakthrough in developing fast-growing broccoli

Scientists at the John Innes Centre (JIC) in the UK are developing a new line of fast-growing broccoli that goes...
Study confirms benefits of EU agri-food trade agreements

Agri-Business

Study confirms benefits of EU agri-food trade agreements

Trade agreements have helped to boost EU agricultural exports and have supported jobs in the agri-food sector and other parts of...
EU dairy trade believes that Brexit will cause problems for Europe as a whole

Dairy

EU dairy trade believes that Brexit will cause problems for Europe as a whole

Eucolait, the European Association of Dairy Trade, has just released its position paper on future EU-UK trade relations. Eucolait believes...
Holstein UK opens debate on controlling dairy volatility

Dairy

Holstein UK opens debate on controlling dairy volatility

Holstein UK has submitted preliminary proposals to the European Commission, which – if implemented – would see EU dairy farmers...
Vets urge North’s politicians to maintain all-island animal health policies

N.Ireland

Vets urge North’s politicians to maintain all-island animal health policies

Calls have been made to incoming MLAs in Northern Ireland to ensure that the impact of the UK’s EU referendum...
Farmers in the North must capitalise on the opportunities of Brexit

N.Ireland

Farmers in the North must capitalise on the opportunities of Brexit

If farmers and food businesses in Northern Ireland accept Brexit is going to happen, then they must look at how...
It’s time we got a Brexit perspective from the feed compounding sector

Opinion

It’s time we got a Brexit perspective from the feed compounding sector

The silence from Ireland’s compound animal feed industry, regarding the impact of Brexit on the sector, has been pretty deafening....
Farmers in the North should prepare for a ‘world without direct subsidies’

N.Ireland

Farmers in the North should prepare for a ‘world without direct subsidies’

Farmers in Northern Ireland may well have to prepare for a life without direct agricultural support subsidies according to James...
‘Modern dairy heat detection systems do work’

Dairy

‘Modern dairy heat detection systems do work’

Modern heat detection systems, which monitor cow movement and activity levels, do work according to the College of Agriculture, Food...
Brexit has already wiped off €500m in the value of Irish food exports to the UK

EU

Brexit has already wiped off €500m in the value of Irish food exports to the UK

Sterling has weakened by 18% against the euro since the Brexit vote was taken in the UK, according to IBEC...
Online applications only accepted in Northern Ireland from now on

N.Ireland

Online applications only accepted in Northern Ireland from now on

All future applications for agri-schemes in Northern Ireland must be submitted online, according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
SMP intervention stocks may well remain at current levels

Dairy

SMP intervention stocks may well remain at current levels

The European Commission is unlikely to sell much of its skimmed milk powder (SMP) stocks out of intervention before the...
Should the equivalent of an NCT be introduced for tractors?

Machinery

Should the equivalent of an NCT be introduced for tractors?

Last week saw a coroner in Northern Ireland call for the introduction of MOT/NCT tests for all farm machinery. It...
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