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 hidden threat of Johne’s Disease

Dairy

The hidden threat of Johne’s Disease

NMR (National Milk Records) veterinarian Karen Bond highlighted the growing challenge of Johne’s Disease on dairy farms throughout the UK...
Brussels must not be allowed to fudge butterfat re-alignment argument

Opinion

Brussels must not be allowed to fudge butterfat re-alignment argument

This week’s aid package announcement by Brussels may well turn out to be a double-edged sword for the Irish dairy...
Dr Doolittle of dairying at dairy open day

Opinion

Dr Doolittle of dairying at dairy open day

Anyone with either a current interest in dairy farming – or who intends getting involved in the sector – should...
Selecting sows for high welfare production systems

Pig/Poultry

Selecting sows for high welfare production systems

Animal welfare scientists at the Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and Newcastle University are helping Sainsbury’s identify ‘good mums’ for free...
Fertiliser markets to remain bearish in the long term

Agri-Business

Fertiliser markets to remain bearish in the long term

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) in the UK is reporting that, for the remainder of 2014, total fertiliser...
Case for a realistic drainage scheme is clear cut

Opinion

Case for a realistic drainage scheme is clear cut

Courtesy of the presentation given by Teagasc’s James O’Loughlin, delegates attending this week’s Virginia Show Dairy Conference were left in...
‘New thinking required to solve beef industry’s problems’

Beef

‘New thinking required to solve beef industry’s problems’

Navan-based accountant Philip Farrelly, a former President of the Agricultural Consultants Association, has told Agriland that only new thinking will...
Banks encouraged to take a more ‘flexible approach’ to lending

Dairy

Banks encouraged to take a more ‘flexible approach’ to lending

Teagasc dairy research scientist Donal Patton believes that the banks have a key role to play in supporting the growth...
No progress yet on cattle residency issues in Northern Ireland

Beef

No progress yet on cattle residency issues in Northern Ireland

There has been no progress yet on finding a solution to the issue of the number of ‘residencies’ cattle can...
New research results on the impact of pyrethroid resistance

Arable

New research results on the impact of pyrethroid resistance

Research has confirmed that pyrethroid resistant cabbage stem flea beetles are present in the UK. This information is vital for...
Aurivo holds July milk price at 37c/L

Dairy

Aurivo holds July milk price at 37c/L

Aurivo Co-op has held its milk price for July, the co-op has confirmed today (Friday) after its board met to decide...
LMC set to launch lamb advertising campaign

N.Ireland

LMC set to launch lamb advertising campaign

The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) is set to launch an advertising campaign to promote Northern Ireland...
Farm safety policy – too much carrot – not enough stick?

Opinion

Farm safety policy – too much carrot – not enough stick?

Speaking at the Tullamore Show this week the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney said that he...
McLeans’ notch up 11th breed championship at Fermanagh Show

N.Ireland

McLeans’ notch up 11th breed championship at Fermanagh Show

The McLean family from Bushmills in Co. Antrim rounded off their most successful show year ever with an almost complete...
Stay aware of mycotoxin risk in wheat at harvest

Arable

Stay aware of mycotoxin risk in wheat at harvest

The Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) in the UK is reminding wheat growers to keep track of rainfall for their...
Three weeks to Alltech’s Global Dairy & Beef

Beef

Three weeks to Alltech’s Global Dairy & Beef

The seventh edition of Alltech’s Global Dairy & Beef event is returning to Europe from August 30 to September 2 in...
Teemore Engineering confirms first export order to Australia

Agri-Business

Teemore Engineering confirms first export order to Australia

Co. Fermanagh-based  Teemore Engineering has recently completed its first export order to Australia. Comprising 520 of the company’s Elite Cow...
Teemore Engineering confirms first export order to Australia

Agri-Business

Teemore Engineering confirms first export order to Australia

Co. Fermanagh-based  Teemore Engineering has recently completed its first export order to Australia. Comprising 520 of the company’s Elite Cow...
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