Richard Halleron

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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 role of potassium in cereal plant nutrition

Tillage

The role of potassium in cereal plant nutrition

The Potash Development Association (PDA) has published an overview of the role played by potassium in maximising cereal plant nutrition....
NI farmers report strong plant counts in spring cereal crops

N.Ireland

NI farmers report strong plant counts in spring cereal crops

Tillage farmers in Northern Ireland are reporting excellent germination rates and plant counts in spring cereal crops that were established...
Calls for new forestry development policies in NI

N.Ireland

Calls for new forestry development policies in NI

Forestry development companies are calling for clarification on future tree planting schemes that will be made available in Northern Ireland....
Action must be taken against blackgrass – crops specialist

Tillage

Action must be taken against blackgrass – crops specialist

According to crops specialist at Teagasc, Shay Phelan, blackgrass plants have already started to flower in some cereal crops. So,...
Opinion: ‘International Day of the Potato’ should be capitalised on

Opinion

Opinion: ‘International Day of the Potato’ should be capitalised on

For many years now, Irish potato growers have been looking for an effective sales platform, where their output is concerned....
Decline in flock numbers is resulting in less wool – Ulster Wool

N.Ireland

Decline in flock numbers is resulting in less wool – Ulster Wool

The current strength of lamb and ewe prices is encouraging flock owners to keep less sheep, according to the Ulster...
Very little tillage ground left fallow in 2024

Tillage

Very little tillage ground left fallow in 2024

Despite predictions to the contrary made some weeks ago, very little tillage ground has been left fallow in Ireland this...
IGGG welcomes participation of Taoiseach in tillage debate

Tillage

IGGG welcomes participation of Taoiseach in tillage debate

Irish Grain Growers’ Group (IGGG) chair, Bobby Miller has welcomed the recent comments made by Taoiseach, Simon Harris on the...
Agri-institute delivers positive change across sectors in NI

N.Ireland

Agri-institute delivers positive change across sectors in NI

The chair of Northern Ireland Institute of Agricultural Science (NIIAS) , Jim Freeburn, has confirmed the key role played by...
Tillage: Ireland’s plant protein market expected to increase

Tillage

Tillage: Ireland’s plant protein market expected to increase

The global plant protein market is valued at over €17 billion per year and is expected to grow steadily over...
New season wool now arriving at the Ulster Wool in Antrim

N.Ireland

New season wool now arriving at the Ulster Wool in Antrim

New season wool is now arriving at the Ulster Wool depot in Co. Antrim. Traditionally, Balmoral Show is the start...
NI’s dairy sector must grow on a ‘sustainable basis’ – DCNI

N.Ireland

NI’s dairy sector must grow on a ‘sustainable basis’ – DCNI

Northern Ireland’s dairy sector must be allowed to grow on a sustainable basis, according to a leading industry representative. This...
Cell grazing has positive effects on soil sequestration – research

Beef

Cell grazing has positive effects on soil sequestration – research

Cell grazing involves the very intensive ‘cleaning out’ of small areas within a field or paddock by animals, which are...
Armagh grower commits to growing winter crops only

Tillage

Armagh grower commits to growing winter crops only

Co. Armagh cereal grower, Tim McClelland, is maintaining an effective crop rotation by focusing on winter crops only. McClelland said:...
Opinion: Growers need information on imported seed varieties

Opinion

Opinion: Growers need information on imported seed varieties

There’s no doubt that Irish companies did a tremendous job in sourcing imported seed varieties in time for the 2024...
PVDO: Farmer pays out-of-court settlement on seed royalties

Tillage

PVDO: Farmer pays out-of-court settlement on seed royalties

The use of home-saved seed on Irish farms is constantly monitored, according to the Plant Variety Development Office (PVDO). The...
Farmers must act to improve efficiency levels – Danske Bank

N.Ireland

Farmers must act to improve efficiency levels – Danske Bank

Danske Bank’s head of agribusiness, Rodney Brown, has confirmed a ‘steady as she goes’ perspective for most farm sectors in...
The future of dairy is goat and sheep’s milk – vet

Sheep

The future of dairy is goat and sheep’s milk – vet

The opportunity to develop a vibrant goat and sheep’s milk sector in Ireland is immense, according to a vet and...
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