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.

Climate change – the pressure is growing on beef sector

Beef

Climate change – the pressure is growing on beef sector

Livestock farmers attending the recent sustainable beef webinar, hosted jointly by the College of Agricultue, Enterprise and Rural Affairs (CAFRE)...
Genomic editing: Genetically modifying – what’s the difference?

N.Ireland

Genomic editing: Genetically modifying – what’s the difference?

Agriland opinion Rothamsted Research is trying to make great play of the fact that genomic editing is not the same...
Government green lights first genome-edited wheat trial

Arable

Government green lights first genome-edited wheat trial

Rothamsted Research has been granted permission to run a series of field trials of wheat that has been genome edited....
‘Life Beyond’ programme will make a real difference – LMC

N.Ireland

‘Life Beyond’ programme will make a real difference – LMC

Northern Ireland Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, is highlighting the extremely important work that will be...
Balmoral Show 2021 – the jury is still out

Balmoral Show

Balmoral Show 2021 – the jury is still out

Agriland Opinion The jury is still out in my head as to whether the move to push ahead with last...
New herd names come to the fore at Balmoral Show

Agri-Business

New herd names come to the fore at Balmoral Show

The Beef and Dairy Championships, held at this year’s Balmoral Show, saw a number of new herd names and faces...
Rank and file farmers support UFU policy priorities

N.Ireland

Rank and file farmers support UFU policy priorities

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president Victor Chestnutt has confirmed that the broad swathe of farmers in Northern Ireland fully support...
Eustice confirms the importance of farming and food in Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

Eustice confirms the importance of farming and food in Northern Ireland

Day two of Balmoral Show was marked by Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Secretary of State George...
Schools are queuing up to host LMC beef and lamb cookery demos

Beef

Schools are queuing up to host LMC beef and lamb cookery demos

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is confirming large numbers of schools across Northern Ireland have submitted requests to host...
Record harvest on the cards for maize growers in Northern Ireland

Arable

Record harvest on the cards for maize growers in Northern Ireland

Assuming that weather conditions hold over the coming weeks, maize growers in Northern Ireland can look forward to both a...
UK consumers want the future of agriculture discussed at COP26 in Glasgow

Environment

UK consumers want the future of agriculture discussed at COP26 in Glasgow

The results of a recent survey confirm that more than 70% of UK consumers want the future of agriculture to...
A Stormont crash would not affect the passage of NI Farm Welfare Bill

N.Ireland

A Stormont crash would not affect the passage of NI Farm Welfare Bill

Farmers For Action’s, William Taylor, has confirmed that any premature winding-up of the Stormont Executive will not impede the progress...
Existing chemistries still important in controlling herbicide-resistant weeds

Arable

Existing chemistries still important in controlling herbicide-resistant weeds

According to Life Scientific UK and Ireland country manager, Ruth Stanley, existing chemistries can still play a role in controlling...
Crop establishment – there is no room for error

Arable

Crop establishment – there is no room for error

The Potash Development Association (PDA) has highlighted the importance of getting both soil structure and chemistry right now, when it...
LMC welcomes new farm policy framework for Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

LMC welcomes new farm policy framework for Northern Ireland

Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, has welcomed the principles espoused within the ‘Future...
Hilton Food Group strengthens its ‘footprint’ in vegan market

Agri-Business

Hilton Food Group strengthens its ‘footprint’ in vegan market

Hilton Food Group has reached agreement to acquire the remaining 50% of its joint venture partner Dalco Food B.V.. Dalco...
Research confirms the need for holistic approach to dairy nutrition

Dairy

Research confirms the need for holistic approach to dairy nutrition

A series of Crystalyx-funded trials, carried out at a number of renowned international research centres, has confirmed the absolute priority...
Farming and food in NI can look forward with confidence -NIFDA

Agri-Business

Farming and food in NI can look forward with confidence -NIFDA

Despite the challenges of growing labour shortages, rising inflation and strengthening input costs, there is a general feeling that the...
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