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.

Building resilience into a beef enterprise in Co. Fermanagh

Beef

Building resilience into a beef enterprise in Co. Fermanagh

Recent years have seen Fermanagh suckler beef producer John Egerton improve the efficiency and resilience of his beef enterprise. He...
Balmoral Show in September – many factors to consider

N.Ireland

Balmoral Show in September – many factors to consider

There’s nothing I enjoy more than a day out at Balmoral Show. But, in truth, replicating what normally takes place...
UFU fully supports Kendall review of farming and food sectors

N.Ireland

UFU fully supports Kendall review of farming and food sectors

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is fully supporting the work to be undertaken by the Farming and Food Review Group,...
Rat’s-tail fescue – another grass weed we don’t need

Arable

Rat’s-tail fescue – another grass weed we don’t need

Farmers in the UK are being asked to assist in a new study looking at the spread of rat’s-tail fescue,...
Brexit creating major problems for agriculture in NI – MLA

N.Ireland

Brexit creating major problems for agriculture in NI – MLA

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) Committee chairperson, Declan McAleer MLA, used the recent Stormont debate on the budget to...
Sugar beet set to make a comeback in Scotland

Arable

Sugar beet set to make a comeback in Scotland

The reintroduction of sugar beet production to Scotland has taken a significant step forward after the pilot project laying its...
Are robots putting farm jobs at risk?

Agri-Business

Are robots putting farm jobs at risk?

A recent UK study has confirmed that farm workers are the 6th most likely to be replaced by automated labour,...
Virtual fencing is now an option on commercial livestock farmers

Beef

Virtual fencing is now an option on commercial livestock farmers

Virtual fencing systems can provide the same level of stock management and grazed grass utilisation as conventional paddocks and electric...
UFU calls for clarity on autumn cereal seed availability

N.Ireland

UFU calls for clarity on autumn cereal seed availability

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) deputy president, William Irvine, alongside industry representatives from Fane Valley, Agrii and DBS Farm Supplies, are...
LMC chief executive goes international

N.Ireland

LMC chief executive goes international

Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) for Northern Ireland chief executive, Ian Stevenson, recently took part in an international Food Systems...
Is virtual fencing the future on beef farms?

Beef

Is virtual fencing the future on beef farms?

New grazing technologies will allow beef producers to develop off-farm income opportunities while, at the same time, improving the efficiency...
Reduce P and K application rates at your peril – PDA

Arable

Reduce P and K application rates at your peril – PDA

A recent survey carried out by the Potash Development Association (PDA) confirms that a significant number of tillage farmers in...
AMR is a growing priority for livestock farmers in NI

Beef

AMR is a growing priority for livestock farmers in NI

There is now strong evidence, confirming that Northern Ireland leads the way, in many aspects, where antimicrobial resistance (AMR) measures...
Sucklers are the future on Co. Tyrone farm

Beef

Sucklers are the future on Co. Tyrone farm

Thomas Rankin farms with his father Geoffrey close to the village of Bready in north Co. Tyrone. Their farm extends...
Introducing a multi-cut silage system – CAFRE

Beef

Introducing a multi-cut silage system – CAFRE

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) dairy advisors have issued guidance to milk producers in Northern Ireland on...
The importance of soil – our roots have taught us

Opinion

The importance of soil – our roots have taught us

Plans have been unveiled to mark World Soil Day 2021. It takes place on Sunday December 5th highlighting the importance...
UK beef prices could well take off over the next few years

Opinion

UK beef prices could well take off over the next few years

If I was a betting man, which I am not, I would take a serious punt on UK beef prices...
New EU import control measures will impact on Northern Ireland Protocol

Agri-Business

New EU import control measures will impact on Northern Ireland Protocol

The European Commission has confirmed to AgriLand that the EU’s new import control measures (ICS2) will impact on the Northern...
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