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.

Pork exports from Northern Ireland to China get provisional green light

N.Ireland

Pork exports from Northern Ireland to China get provisional green light

Northern Ireland has been provisionally recommended for approval to export pork products to China, according to the north’s agriculture minister...
‘Innovation at processing level will not increase milk prices’

Dairy

‘Innovation at processing level will not increase milk prices’

Innovation at processing level will not increase farmgate milk prices per se, according to Glanbia Chairman Henry Corbally. “Rather it will...
Asia rather than China alone ­will be a key driver for dairy exports

Dairy

Asia rather than China alone ­will be a key driver for dairy exports

China is no longer the focus of the export drive that has been put in place by the Irish dairy...
‘Respiratory problems on the rise within calf rearing units’

Dairy

‘Respiratory problems on the rise within calf rearing units’

The current humid conditions are predisposing young calves to higher than normal levels of respiratory- related health problems, according to...
Coupled CAP payments could be re-introduced – McGuinness

EU

Coupled CAP payments could be re-introduced – McGuinness

The re-introduction of coupled payments could be on the agenda as part of the upcoming review of the CAP, according...
‘Balanced dairy markets can deliver a 26p/L (36c/L) farmgate price’

Dairy

‘Balanced dairy markets can deliver a 26p/L (36c/L) farmgate price’

United Dairy Farmers’ CEO David Dobbin has said that international dairy markets will deliver an average farmgate price of around...
US soya growers just don’t understand EU opposition to GM

Pig/Poultry

US soya growers just don’t understand EU opposition to GM

GM technology is helping soya growers in the US to deliver more for less, according to Eugene Philhower, from the...
‘Maize crops yielding 20t/ac plus’

Dairy

‘Maize crops yielding 20t/ac plus’

Maize crops in the south of the country are yielding up to 26t/ac fresh weight, according to Maizetech’s John Foley....
‘Drones will be spotting frost damage and diseases in crops soon’

Arable

‘Drones will be spotting frost damage and diseases in crops soon’

Tillage farmers in Canada are currently using drones with mounted cameras to gauge disease levels and frost damage in a...
Ukraine looks for foreign investment in agriculture

Agri-Business

Ukraine looks for foreign investment in agriculture

Ukraine is about to open up as a uniquely attractive farm and agri-development opportunity for potential investors from Ireland and...
It’s time Glanbia said goodbye to its ‘irregular’ milk supplier

Opinion

It’s time Glanbia said goodbye to its ‘irregular’ milk supplier

‘Dirty work at the crossroads’ is the only term that comes to mind when reflecting on the decision by the...
‘UK cereal growers now using glyphosate up to six times in the same season’

Arable

‘UK cereal growers now using glyphosate up to six times in the same season’

Significant numbers of UK tillage are using glyphosate to tackle grassland weeds up to six times in a single season,...
Hogan confirms October pay out of EU aid package

EU

Hogan confirms October pay out of EU aid package

All EU aid monies will be paid out to farmers by the end of October, according to European Agriculture Commissioner...
GM crops to be banned in Northern Ireland

Environment

GM crops to be banned in Northern Ireland

Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) Environment Minister, Mark H Durkan has announced that he is prohibiting the cultivation of...
GM crops to be banned in Northern Ireland

Environment

GM crops to be banned in Northern Ireland

Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) Environment Minister, Mark H Durkan has announced that he is prohibiting the cultivation of...
Northern farming body Fair Price Farming unimpressed with dairy aid package

Dairy

Northern farming body Fair Price Farming unimpressed with dairy aid package

Last week’s EU dairy aid package for agriculture is fundamentally weak but does contain a few positive themes of a...
‘Overfeeding young bulls can reduce their breeding potential’

Beef

‘Overfeeding young bulls can reduce their breeding potential’

Some pedigree cattle breeders are overfeeding young bulls to the detriment of the animals’ subsequent fertility, according to Galway veterinarian...
‘New Zealand milk output could fall by up to 10% in the coming months’

Dairy

‘New Zealand milk output could fall by up to 10% in the coming months’

New Zealand’s milk output could fall by up to 10% over the coming months, according to Rabobank dairy analyst Kevin...
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