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.

The significance of sulphur as a crop nutrient

Arable

The significance of sulphur as a crop nutrient

Sulphur is an essential nutrient for all plants and animals. Its behaviour in the soil is very similar to that...
Canada’s wheat area set to rise 2.6% in 2025 – AHDB

N.Ireland

Canada’s wheat area set to rise 2.6% in 2025 – AHDB

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that Canada’s wheat area is set to increase in 2025. The...
FFA: Concern for the future of UK farm subsidies

N.Ireland

FFA: Concern for the future of UK farm subsidies

Farmers for Action (FFA) spokesperson, William Taylor, is concerned that the current UK government may phase out all UK farm...
Mobile slurry separation service now available in Antrim

N.Ireland

Mobile slurry separation service now available in Antrim

Ballymena-based contractor, Jonathan Kirkpatrick, has recently invested in a mobile slurry separation system. He confirmed the growing demand for the...
1st Forestry Expansion Scheme offers issued for 2024/2025 in NI

N.Ireland

1st Forestry Expansion Scheme offers issued for 2024/2025 in NI

The first letters-of-offer linked to the 2024/25 Forestry Expansion Scheme (FES) in Northern Ireland have been confirmed. Offers under the...
SAP measures ‘win-win’ for everyone involved – Dairy Council NI

N.Ireland

SAP measures ‘win-win’ for everyone involved – Dairy Council NI

The significance of the new and evolving Sustainable Agriculture Programme (SAP) measures have been highlighted by Ian Stevenson, chief executive...
Winter wheat and barley receive first nitrogen in Downpatrick

N.Ireland

Winter wheat and barley receive first nitrogen in Downpatrick

Co. Down cereal grower, Allan Chambers, is confirming that his winter wheat and barley crops have received their first nitrogen...
The significance of spring potash applications

Arable

The significance of spring potash applications

The Potash Development Association (PDA) is highlighting the need for all winter crops to receive adequate potash applications now, if...
New project launched to predict nutrient release from cover crops

Arable

New project launched to predict nutrient release from cover crops

The role of cover crops has been well profiled in both the UK and Ireland as a means of improving...
Armagh Show recorded largest visitor number ever last year

N.Ireland

Armagh Show recorded largest visitor number ever last year

Armagh Show Society confirmed an attendance figure just short of 50,000 for its 2024 celebration of farming and food, making...
Wheat crops in Co. Down receive first nitrogen

N.Ireland

Wheat crops in Co. Down receive first nitrogen

Co. Down contractor, Andrew Gibson, has put first nitrogen applications on some winter wheat crops over recent days. “The crops...
UK malting premiums set to come under pressure

Arable

UK malting premiums set to come under pressure

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming a squeeze on malting premiums relative to feed barley prices. Figures...
Muir: Replacement farm buildings a priority

N.Ireland

Muir: Replacement farm buildings a priority

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, referenced the issue of allowing farmers to invest...
Colin Smith reflects on 1st year as CEO at the LMC

N.Ireland

Colin Smith reflects on 1st year as CEO at the LMC

Colin Smith was appointed chief executive officer of the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) 12 months ago. He spoke to...
AIB NI awaits more details on farm inclusion in inheritance tax

N.Ireland

AIB NI awaits more details on farm inclusion in inheritance tax

AIB’s head of corporate banking in Northern Ireland has commented on the decision to include farm land within the remit...
Your smartphone can now be used to determine grain quality

Arable

Your smartphone can now be used to determine grain quality

A simple photograph can now be used to determine most of the key characteristics associated with grain quality. This is...
Farmer: Lamb prices to stay firm but support still needed

N.Ireland

Farmer: Lamb prices to stay firm but support still needed

Campbell Tweed, a sheep farmer in Co. Antrim, believes that Irish lamb prices will remain strong over the coming months....
New mobile slurry separation service to be offered in NI

N.Ireland

New mobile slurry separation service to be offered in NI

A new start-up business will launch a mobile slurry separation service for livestock farmers in the Mid Ulster area. The...
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