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

Milking cows successfully at 600ft above sea level

5 days ago | agriland.ie | Richard Halleron

Five years ago saw the Truesdale family, from Ballyward in Co. Down, switch the focus of their beef and sheep farm to milking cows. It was a transition that was very much grass-focused with the end result, up to this point, confirming that it is possible to milk high yielding cows successfully within a hill environment. The Trusedale’s home farm is situated at an altitude of 600ft above sea level – it sits in the very heart of the picturesque Dromara Hills.
Tillage farmers need rain to maintain crop growth - agronomist

5 days ago | agriland.ie | Richard Halleron

Tillage farmers need rain over the coming days to maintain crop growth rates. But this is only part of the story. According to Teagasc specialist, Shay Phelan: “Potato and beet growers will be spraying contact herbicides on their respective crops over the coming days. “And rain will be required to allow these chemicals do their work. “Some rain is expected over the coming days.
Beef Plan Movement appoints a general manager

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

The Beef Plan Movement has appointed Nadaline Webster to the position of general manager, which is a new role for the organisation. A native of Moneygall in Co Tipperary, Webster comes from a strong farming background and has a strong professional competency in the development of business start-ups. Webster will be working on a part-time basis. Her mandate will be to further develop the role and significance of Beef Plan within Irish agriculture, focussing on three initial priorities.
FFA calls for end to ‘excessive red tape’ in UK agriculture

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

Farmers for Action (FFA) has called for the deregulation of agriculture in the UK. But what does this mean in practical terms? “It means that farmers will no longer be burdened with excessive red tape and the threat of penalties hanging over them all the time,” confirmed FFA spokesperson, William Taylor. “There is obviously a need for fundamental regulations to be implemented at a nation-state level, where the likes of animal and plant health are concerned.
Beef Plan Movement appoints a general manager

6 days ago | agriland.ie | Richard Halleron

The Beef Plan Movement has appointed Nadaline Webster to the position of general manager, which is a new role for the organisation. A native of Moneygall in Co Tipperary, Webster comes from a strong farming background and has a strong professional competency in the development of business start-ups. Webster will be working on a part-time basis. Her mandate will be to further develop the role and significance of Beef Plan within Irish agriculture, focussing on three initial priorities.
FFA calls for end to 'excessive red tape' in UK agriculture

6 days ago | agriland.ie | Richard Halleron

Farmers for Action (FFA) has called for the deregulation of agriculture in the UK. But what does this mean in practical terms? “It means that farmers will no longer be burdened with excessive red tape and the threat of penalties hanging over them all the time,” confirmed FFA spokesperson, William Taylor. “There is obviously a need for fundamental regulations to be implemented at a nation-state level, where the likes of animal and plant health are concerned.
'Good yield potential' for cereals - crop report update

6 days ago | agriland.ie | Richard Halleron

Teagasc’s latest crop report makes for positive reading where both winter and spring cereals are concerned. Winter barley has good yield potential with good shoot numbers this season. Earlier-maturing barley varieties such as Joyau and Integral are at or near the ‘awn’ emergence stage. Other varieties will reach this stage within the next few days. Recent favourable growing conditions have helped crop recovery following the final application of plant growth regulators.
Co. Down dairy farmer credits grassland reseeding for farm performance

1 week ago | agriland.co.uk | Richard Halleron

Co. Down milk producer, Philip Truesdale, claims that grassland reseeding has secured significant performance benefits for his farming enterprise. The Ballyward farmer recently hosted members of the Ulster Grassland Society on a farm walk. He explained that the home farm was entirely reseeded to tie in with the conversion to dairy from beef and lamb production five years ago. There are six out farms within the business, which are used to rear young stock.
Farm building costs have doubled over past five years – farmer - Agriland.co.uk

1 week ago | agriland.co.uk | Richard Halleron

A significant increase in farm building costs has been the greatest challenge confronting Co Down farmer, Philp Truesdale. He explained: “All of this kicked off five years ago when we made the decision to convert to milk”“At the outset, concrete cost £60 per cubic metre: now the price has risen to £110. This has had a real impact of the cash flow within the business. “We have had to invest significantly in the infrastructure of the farm: new cubicle sheds and other buildings.
Co. Down dairy farmer credits grassland reseeding for farm performance

1 week ago | agriland.ie | Richard Halleron

Co. Down milk producer, Philip Truesdale, claims that grassland reseeding has secured significant performance benefits for his farming enterprise. The Ballyward farmer recently hosted members of the Ulster Grassland Society on a farm walk. He explained that the home farm was entirely reseeded to tie in with the conversion to dairy from beef and lamb production five years ago. There are six out farms within the business, which are used to rear young stock.