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.

Sainsbury’s is saying ‘no’ to barn eggs

Pig/Poultry

Sainsbury’s is saying ‘no’ to barn eggs

The barn egg sector has been dealt a major blow, courtesy of a decision taken by Sainsbury’s not to stock...
Improving our genetic knowledge of wheat is not a drag

Arable

Improving our genetic knowledge of wheat is not a drag

When it comes to breeding better wheat varieties, often, though we seek to introduce desirable genes that increase yield, these...
‘No-deal’ could have immense impact on marts in Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

‘No-deal’ could have immense impact on marts in Northern Ireland

A no-deal Brexit could be the tipping point that puts a number of livestock marts in Northern Ireland out of...
Harvard research suggests afforestation could slow climate change clock

Forestry

Harvard research suggests afforestation could slow climate change clock

New research from Harvard University in the US demonstrates that the UK would be able to sustain itself and help...
Are beef contracts the way forward?

Beef

Are beef contracts the way forward?

Production contracts must be looked at as a way of allowing beef finishers to make a trading margin from their...
A simple milk sample can provide a world of information for dairy farmers

Dairy

A simple milk sample can provide a world of information for dairy farmers

Gone are the days when a milk sample could provide dairy farmers with information on Somatic Cell Count (SCC) and...
New science is enabling dairy farms to become antibiotic-free

Dairy

New science is enabling dairy farms to become antibiotic-free

Farmers attending the recent Dale Farm Somatic Cell Count (SCC) advisory event, hosted by Dale Farm on the Co. Tyrone...
ADAS points to the potential of agroforestry in the UK

Forestry

ADAS points to the potential of agroforestry in the UK

According to Agricultural solutions provider ADAS, agroforestry could be one opportunity to help maximise the economic output of land. This...
McIntyre: ‘What the big pesticides report should have said’

Arable

McIntyre: ‘What the big pesticides report should have said’

The European Parliament’s committee on pesticides has reached the wrong conclusions and disregarded key evidence, a new report concludes. Anthea...
Northern Ireland’s compound animal feed sector continues to grow

Agri-Business

Northern Ireland’s compound animal feed sector continues to grow

Northern Ireland’s compound animal feed industry continues to underpin the growth achieved by the various livestock sectors – dairy, beef,...
BRC confirms highest food inflation rate in over five years

Agri-Business

BRC confirms highest food inflation rate in over five years

Figures published by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) confirm that food inflation accelerated in March to 2.5%, up from 1.6%...
Farming and food will help reconcile the UK after Brexit

Agri-Business

Farming and food will help reconcile the UK after Brexit

The farming and food sectors will drive the reconciliation that will be required to re-unite all parts of the UK...
Dale Farm on profitable growth trajectory

Dairy

Dale Farm on profitable growth trajectory

Dale Farm is well on track to achieve a 3% operating profit over the next two years, according to Group...
New weed management control strategies required for the UK

Arable

New weed management control strategies required for the UK

The UK’s approach to weed management investment needs to be overhauled, if the needs of industry are to be met....
How to make best use of grass when zero-grazing

Dairy

How to make best use of grass when zero-grazing

Significant numbers of dairy farmers are turning to zero-grazing to make use of fragmented or far away land, lower the...
Brexit ‘no-deal’ will have a ‘withering impact’ on the UK’s livestock sectors

Beef

Brexit ‘no-deal’ will have a ‘withering impact’ on the UK’s livestock sectors

Stakeholder groups within Northern Ireland’s beef and lamb sectors have issued a withering perspective on the threat of a ‘no-deal’...
Politicians in line of fire at UFU annual dinner

Agri Politics

Politicians in line of fire at UFU annual dinner

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president Ivor Ferguson has derided Northern Ireland’s politicians for allowing the Stormont Executive and Assembly to...
Milk contracts a key policy issue for new NFUS dairy committee

Dairy

Milk contracts a key policy issue for new NFUS dairy committee

The new look National Farmers’ Union Scotland’s (NFUS) milk committee has met to discuss a wide range of issues including...
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