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.

FSAI report highlights problem of antibiotic residues in milk

Agri-Business

FSAI report highlights problem of antibiotic residues in milk

Antibiotic residues in milk remain a problem for the dairy sector, according to a new report from the Food Safety...
‘Dairy sector should explore all-island exporting opportunities’

Dairy

‘Dairy sector should explore all-island exporting opportunities’

There are circumstances when the dairy sectors throughout Ireland should join forces to maximise the prices that can be delivered...
Irish farmers miss out on free tickets to Livestock Event

Dairy

Irish farmers miss out on free tickets to Livestock Event

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) will not be extending its free ticket offer to this year’s Livestock...
Mixed signals from international dairy commodity markets in March

Dairy

Mixed signals from international dairy commodity markets in March

While global milk production eased in March, this did not bring about a commensurate strengthening in all dairy commodity prices,...
Soya prices to fall by 6.4% over the next six months

Agri-Business

Soya prices to fall by 6.4% over the next six months

Irish soya bean prices could drop by just over 6% between now and the beginning of the October, according to...
IFA and Meat Industry Ireland oppose lifetime beef quality assurance

Beef

IFA and Meat Industry Ireland oppose lifetime beef quality assurance

The IFA is opposed to the concept of lifetime beef quality assurance, according to the organisation’s Livestock Committee Chairman Henry...
UK demands for lifetime quality assurance on cattle unacceptable – ICSA

Beef

UK demands for lifetime quality assurance on cattle unacceptable – ICSA

Moves by the UK supermarkets to introduce lifetime quality assurance criteria on cattle will cause major problems for Ireland’s beef...
Environmental stress triggers PCVAD disease in pigs

Pig/Poultry

Environmental stress triggers PCVAD disease in pigs

Stress makes pigs more likely to suffer from Porcine CircoVirus Associated Disease (PCVAD) symptoms, according to the results of a...
‘Winter barley crops need a growth regulator now’

Tillage

‘Winter barley crops need a growth regulator now’

Winter barley crops should be sprayed with a growth regulator over the coming days to ensure they remain standing through...
Good weather brings infestations of pollen beetle to oilseed rape crops

Tillage

Good weather brings infestations of pollen beetle to oilseed rape crops

Heavy infestations of pollen beetle are now apparent in winter oilseed rape crops across the south east of the country,...
‘Convenient worm control now, immunity for the future’

Beef

‘Convenient worm control now, immunity for the future’

Using a season long wormer will both treat lung worm infestations in weanling cattle – including replacement heifers – while,...
Growers urged to cut back their potato acreage this year

Tillage

Growers urged to cut back their potato acreage this year

Potato growers should reduce their potato planting areas to some degree in 2015, given the poor prices that have been...
UK’s winter-drilled crops in good condition

Tillage

UK’s winter-drilled crops in good condition

The latest crops report from the UK’s Agricultural Development and Advisory Service (ADAS) reveals that winter-drilled crops were in good...
New disease early warning systems to be developed for crops

Tillage

New disease early warning systems to be developed for crops

Scientists at Rothamsted Research in the UK are to begin work on two projects, both of which will focus on...
‘End of quotas won’t deliver an unending good time for the dairy industry’

Dairy

‘End of quotas won’t deliver an unending good time for the dairy industry’

Dairy farmers must take a considered approach to expanding their businesses in the wake of milk quotas ending, according to...
Dutch wholesaler gets two and half year jail term for his part in Horsegate

Agri-Business

Dutch wholesaler gets two and half year jail term for his part in Horsegate

Willy Selton, the owner of two meat wholesaling operations in the Netherlands, has received a two and half year jail...
Farming v Environment debate hits National airwaves

Environment

Farming v Environment debate hits National airwaves

Irish agriculture must not be stymied by global warming arguments in its efforts to reach the food output targets laid...
UK dairy sector launches an initiative to reduce the incidence of Johne’s disease

Dairy

UK dairy sector launches an initiative to reduce the incidence of Johne’s disease

The dairy industries in England, Scotland and Wales are joining forces to launch an Action Johne’s disease campaign, which will...