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.

Should the equivalent of an NCT be introduced for tractors?

Machinery

Should the equivalent of an NCT be introduced for tractors?

Last week saw a coroner in Northern Ireland call for the introduction of MOT/NCT tests for all farm machinery. It...
Over rolling high moisture grasses will knock silage quality for six

Grass

Over rolling high moisture grasses will knock silage quality for six

Over rolling high moisture grass in-silo serves only to significantly reduce silage quality, according to Sil-All’s global product manager Gordon...
Low body condition score predisposes dairy cows to lameness

Dairy

Low body condition score predisposes dairy cows to lameness

There is a strong link between body condition score (BCS) and cows’ predisposition to lameness, according to UK veterinarian Roger...
Bayer appoints new head of its Irish and UK crop science division

Arable

Bayer appoints new head of its Irish and UK crop science division

While breaking the 20t/ha yield barrier with wheat may not be achievable within the next five years or so, significant...
Record Australian barley harvest on the cards

Arable

Record Australian barley harvest on the cards

Australian barley exports are likely to reach their highest level on record in 2016/17, according to USDA sources Barley production...
Steady as she goes for EU milk prices

Dairy

Steady as she goes for EU milk prices

European milk markets are expected to become more balanced in 2017, according to AHDB Dairy analysts. This will provide more...
Will future risks be shared along the entire agri food chain?

Agri-Business

Will future risks be shared along the entire agri food chain?

The EU and national governments are seeking to reduce their exposure to farm payments moving forward, according to University of Limerick...
Strathroy plans to secure more milk volumes in the Republic

Dairy

Strathroy plans to secure more milk volumes in the Republic

Brexit will not be a deterrent to Strathroy Dairy increasing its milk pool in the Republic of Ireland, according to...
Field trials for GM wheat plants get green light in the UK

Arable

Field trials for GM wheat plants get green light in the UK

Rothamsted Research is to undertake field trials in the UK, which will assess the ability of GM wheat cultivars to...
IFA and UFU become production focused at their peril

Opinion

IFA and UFU become production focused at their peril

Forget about Brexit: the one issue that truly united IFA President Joe Healy and UFU Deputy President Ivor Ferguson while...
‘Filling the €3 billion hole in the EU’s coffers post-Brexit is a major concern’

EU

‘Filling the €3 billion hole in the EU’s coffers post-Brexit is a major concern’

Filling the €3 billion hole in the EU’s coffers, post-Brexit, is a major concern for the IFA, according to the...
‘North/south split opening up in the way zero grazing is used’

Machinery

‘North/south split opening up in the way zero grazing is used’

There is a north/south split opening up in the way zero grazing is utilised within the respective dairy sectors, according...
New molecule could boost wheat yields by 20%

Arable

New molecule could boost wheat yields by 20%

UK scientists have created a synthetic molecule that when applied to crops, has been shown to increase the size and...
UFU assessing the best farm support options post-Brexit

N.Ireland

UFU assessing the best farm support options post-Brexit

The coming weeks will see the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) assess which farm support policies will best meet the needs...
Performance recording is a core requirement for all farm businesses

N.Ireland

Performance recording is a core requirement for all farm businesses

Farmers must make better attempts to accurately measure the performance levels they are achieving within their businesses, according to Dunbia’s...
‘Realistic wildlife culling policy needed before agreement on TB eradication can be reached’

N.Ireland

‘Realistic wildlife culling policy needed before agreement on TB eradication can be reached’

Former UFU president Greer McCollum has called on the current Union leadership not to reach any agreement regarding a future...
‘Realistic wildlife culling policy needed before agreement on TB eradication can be reached’

N.Ireland

‘Realistic wildlife culling policy needed before agreement on TB eradication can be reached’

Former UFU president Greer McCollum has called on the current Union leadership not to reach any agreement regarding a future...
Stonebear rock picker catches the eye at Fintona show

Machinery

Stonebear rock picker catches the eye at Fintona show

The latest Kongskilde Stonebear rock picker, the new 260, had its Irish unveiling at the recent Fintona machinery event. It is specially...
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