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.

Kantar predicts an Easter boost for UK supermarkets

Agri-Business

Kantar predicts an Easter boost for UK supermarkets

The latest UK grocery market share figures from Kantar show slow growth, largely thanks to a late Easter. The figures...
LMC says the marketing of beef has a ‘strong international dimension’

Beef

LMC says the marketing of beef has a ‘strong international dimension’

Industry development manager with the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC), Colin Smith has recently returned from Canada, where he attended...
Rothamsted study confirms that spring is getting earlier

Environment

Rothamsted study confirms that spring is getting earlier

The first in-depth analysis into the seasonal timing of certain bird and insect behaviours, carried out by scientists at Rothamsted...
How can field beans be best included in dairy cow diets?

Dairy

How can field beans be best included in dairy cow diets?

Traditionally, the inclusion of field beans in ruminant diets is normally restricted due to the perceived risk associated with ‘anti-nutritional...
AHDB to expand its ‘strategic dairy farm network’

Dairy

AHDB to expand its ‘strategic dairy farm network’

The AHDB has been awarded £1 million from the Betty Lawes’ Foundation to expand its strategic dairy farm network. This...
Ian Stevenson appointed to board of ERBS

Beef

Ian Stevenson appointed to board of ERBS

Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive Ian Stevenson has been appointed to the 9-strong interim board of governors of...
Popularity of Aberdeen Angus beef set to grow

Beef

Popularity of Aberdeen Angus beef set to grow

It is 20 years since the first of the UK’s Aberdeen Angus premium schemes was introduced. And according to Alan...
Rabobank confirms that world milk output has flat lined

Dairy

Rabobank confirms that world milk output has flat lined

According to Rabobank, the final milk production tallies for the fourth quarter of 2018 are complete. Collections from the ‘big...
SRUC to host ‘transition cow’ open day

Dairy

SRUC to host ‘transition cow’ open day

Dairy farmers will learn about the importance of effective cow transition management at an open farm event organised by Scotland’s...
GB dairy producer numbers fall below 9,000

Dairy

GB dairy producer numbers fall below 9,000

A recent survey by the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) of major milk buyers suggests there are currently around...
‘Grazed grass isn’t that environmentally friendly’

Beef

‘Grazed grass isn’t that environmentally friendly’

Grazed grass and other forage-based diets are more likely to lead to higher levels of greenhouse gas production, according to...
Call made for suckler subsidies to be scrapped

Beef

Call made for suckler subsidies to be scrapped

Official figures confirm that up to 80% of the income generated by suckler beef farmers in the UK is accounted...
‘Real Welfare’ improvements on UK pig farms

Pig/Poultry

‘Real Welfare’ improvements on UK pig farms

The latest data from the UK’s ‘Real Welfare’ scheme shows that the vast majority of pig farms are either addressing...
Protecting animal health in Scotland

Beef

Protecting animal health in Scotland

A new £1.6 million centre for animal disease surveillance and research is aimed at achieving more reliable and more efficient...
Limousin breed priorities are changing

Beef

Limousin breed priorities are changing

Beef farmers wishing to use Limousin genetics in the future will have access to a wider range of production traits,...
Autonomous farming is now a reality

Machinery

Autonomous farming is now a reality

Harper Adams’ engineering specialist Dr. Kit Franklin has told members of the Northern Ireland Institute of Agricultural Science (NIIAS) that...
Newly-appointed RUAS president looks to the future

Balmoral Show

Newly-appointed RUAS president looks to the future

Co. Down farmer Billy Martin takes over the reins as president of the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) at a...
Is the climate change debate heading in the wrong direction for UK agriculture?

Opinion

Is the climate change debate heading in the wrong direction for UK agriculture?

Brexit may well prove to be a minor hurdle relative to the challenge of climate change for UK agriculture over...
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