Richard Halleron

Dublin

News Correspondent at AgriLand

Agricultural Journalist living in County Tyrone, father of five children and passionate for farming.

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Articles

Opinion: No solace for tillage farmers from latest income figures

4 days ago | agriland.ie | Richard Halleron

The projected annual income for tillage farmers in 2024, as assessed by Teagasc in its latest National Farm Survey, comes in at just over €38,000. This is a far from encouraging scenario for a sector within which massive investment in infrastructure and machinery is required on an ongoing basis. And let us not forget that the 2024 income projection is significantly up on that of the previous year.
NAP proposals potential impact on NI pig sector focus of farmer meeting

4 days ago | agriland.ie | Richard Halleron

A recent farmer meeting has highlighted the impact of the Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) proposals on the pig sector in Northern Ireland (NI). The event, held in Cookstown, was hosted by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Grain Traded Association (NIGTA).
AHDB: International grain and oilseed prices on the rise

4 days ago | agriland.ie | Richard Halleron

International grain and oilseed prices rises have risen in line with a strengthening oil market, according to analysts with the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB). There are also indications that crop concerns and short covering by speculative traders have supported cereal prices over recent days. In the US, heavy rain has delayed the winter wheat harvest, while spring wheat crops have improved after a dry start.
Red letter day at Saintfield Show

5 days ago | msn.com | Richard Halleron

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Super Simmental cow carries the day at Saintfield Show

5 days ago | agriland.ie | Richard Halleron

The Beef Inter-Breed Championship at Saintfield Show 2025 was won by Alan Wilson from Newry with his exceptional Simmental cow, Ballinalare Nikita. She entered the ring at the Co. Down show looking very fetching with twin calves at foot. Simmental judge, Will Short, from Omagh in Co Tyrone, described his champion as an exceptional animal, full of breed character. Nikita enjoyed an exceptional career as a heifer, winning the Simmental National Championships in Northern Ireland on two occasions.
Sheep NI will 'particularly suit' visitors from Co. Donegal - NSA

5 days ago | agriland.ie | Richard Halleron

Large numbers of visitors from Donegal are expected to attend the upcoming Sheep NI event, taking place in Co. Derry, according to the National Sheep Association’s (NSA’s) Edward Adamson. He said: “The event will be hosted by the McFarlane family on Tuesday, July 1. They farm close to Dungiven in Co. Derry. The location will particularly suit visitors from Donegal.”Adamson made these comments while judging the ile de France classes at this year’s Saintfield Show.
Saintfield show results make it a red letter day for winning breeders

6 days ago | newsletter.co.uk | Richard Halleron

The Aberdeen Angus Champion at Saintfield Show 2025Red was the predominant colour of success at this year’s Saintfield Show. Thank you for signing up!Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Belfast News Letter, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting...
Disease levels 'have remained low' within cereal crops - specialist

6 days ago | agriland.ie | Richard Halleron

Disease levels within spring barley and other cereal crops are very low at the present time, according to Teagasc tillage specialist, Shay Phelan. He added: “The yield potential of March sown cereals remains more than acceptable. “The problem has been the impact of May’s drought on later sown crops. But it’s not all bad news. The fact that disease levels have remained low will give these crops to maximise grain fill.
April-sown barley and oat crops looking well in Co. Mayo

1 week ago | agriland.ie | Richard Halleron

April-sown barley and oat crops on the Co. Mayo farm of Fintan Murray continue to hold significant yield potential. And this is despite the drought conditions across the country for most of May. Murray said: “The crops were boosted by very heavy and localised showers of rain on a Sunday morning towards the end of the month.
Mixed reactions to new UK-EU veterinary agreement

1 week ago | agriland.ie | Richard Halleron

While the establishment of a new veterinary agreement between the EU and the UK has been generally welcomed by politicians and farming organisations, the deal has also drawn criticism from some quarters. The agreement is aimed at securing the supply of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland. West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer confirmed that two new schemes will be established to support this process.