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.

Additional EU support for dairy and pig farmers in Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

Additional EU support for dairy and pig farmers in Northern Ireland

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced a further EU aid scheme for small dairy farmers...
Sinn Fein proposes special status for the North as part of Brexit deal

N.Ireland

Sinn Fein proposes special status for the North as part of Brexit deal

Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson believes that a Brexit deal can be arrived at, which will deliver continuing membership of...
NIGTA: ‘Farming income was higher than support payments in only three of the last 20 years’

Arable

NIGTA: ‘Farming income was higher than support payments in only three of the last 20 years’

Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) President Dr. Keith Agnew believes that the farming and food sectors are those which...
NIGTA: ‘Farming income was higher than support payments in only three of the last 20 years’

N.Ireland

NIGTA: ‘Farming income was higher than support payments in only three of the last 20 years’

Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) President Dr. Keith Agnew believes that the farming and food sectors are those which...
New YFCU president will ensure that the voice of young farmers will be heard

N.Ireland

New YFCU president will ensure that the voice of young farmers will be heard

The Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) will continue to raise the bar in the context of its stakeholder involvement...
New YFCU president will ensure that the voice of young farmers will be heard

N.Ireland

New YFCU president will ensure that the voice of young farmers will be heard

The Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) will continue to raise the bar in the context of its stakeholder involvement...
Discussions underway to find a single agri-food Brexit strategy for Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

Discussions underway to find a single agri-food Brexit strategy for Northern Ireland

According to Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) Chairman Declan Billington, discussions are ongoing between his organisation and the...
Discussions underway to find a single agri-food Brexit strategy for Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

Discussions underway to find a single agri-food Brexit strategy for Northern Ireland

According to Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) Chairman Declan Billington, discussions are ongoing between his organisation and the...
Newry Show 2017 to host Aberdeen Angus extravaganza

N.Ireland

Newry Show 2017 to host Aberdeen Angus extravaganza

This year’s Newry Show represents the focus of Ireland’s commitment to the World Aberdeen Angus Forum 2017, which will also...
UFU: Every £1 invested in agriculture delivers £7.40 to rural areas

N.Ireland

UFU: Every £1 invested in agriculture delivers £7.40 to rural areas

Cheap food imports into the UK must not be allowed to become a consequence of Brexit, according to Ulster Farmers’...
UFU: Every £1 invested in agriculture delivers £7.40 to rural areas

N.Ireland

UFU: Every £1 invested in agriculture delivers £7.40 to rural areas

Cheap food imports into the UK must not be allowed to become a consequence of Brexit, according to Ulster Farmers’...
UFU seeks answers to cattle identity anomalies

N.Ireland

UFU seeks answers to cattle identity anomalies

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has confirmed that it has been in discussions with DAERA (Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
Food industry in Northern Ireland responds to general election call

N.Ireland

Food industry in Northern Ireland responds to general election call

The food industry in Northern Ireland has responded to the general election call in the UK, which will take place...
UK general election comes at an ‘uncertain time for farming’

N.Ireland

UK general election comes at an ‘uncertain time for farming’

The UK goes to the polls on Thursday, June 8, in what is now widely regarded as a second referendum...
UK general election comes at an ‘uncertain time for farming’

N.Ireland

UK general election comes at an ‘uncertain time for farming’

The UK goes to the polls on Thursday, June 8, in what is now widely regarded as a second referendum...
LMC to play key role within new food marketing body for NI

N.Ireland

LMC to play key role within new food marketing body for NI

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) will play a critically important role as part of the over-arching responsibilities assumed by...
South Down MP says direct payments must be retained beyond Brexit

Agri-Business

South Down MP says direct payments must be retained beyond Brexit

Direct payments must be maintained as part of the support mechanism available to farmers in Northern Ireland beyond 2020, according...
Keenan ‘vertical’ feeder gets first run-out in Northern Ireland

Machinery

Keenan ‘vertical’ feeder gets first run-out in Northern Ireland

The new Keenan vertical feeder will not provide a MechFiber standard feed-mix, according to the company’s Irish Sales Manager Cathal...
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