Machinery
85% of farmers say contractors don't pay workers enough
Some 85% of respondents to a poll on Agriland believe that contractors do not pay their workers enough money. The...
Silage
Grass
Cutting silage? Here's how to make the neighbours jealous with your quality silage
The silage season has kicked into gear with farmers taking advantage of the good weather to make the coming winter’s...
Machinery
Here's how social media reacted to contractor's problems finding workers
Earlier this week, Agriland published an article on the lack of workers in the contracting business, with emigration, J1s and a lack...
Rural Life
Video: Great footage of silage 2016 from mowing to packing the pit
Silage season began in earnest over the weekend, with farmers taking advantage of the fine weather to bring tractors, mowers...
Machinery
Claas unveils the 'widest disc mower combination' available on the market
Claas has added six new disc mowers to its range for the 2016 silage season, with a number of models...
Grass
'Decisions taken over the next six weeks will have a major effect on silage quality'
Decisions taken now and over the next six weeks will have a major effect on silage quality next winter, according...
Grass
Five steps to make the best quality silage in your parish
Silage season may not be to the forefront of farmers minds, but steps taken over the next couple of weeks...
Grass
Silage quality improves slightly but huge variation in samples - Glanbia
The quality of silage made in 2015 has improved slightly on 2014 levels, according to Glanbia, but there is huge...
Dairy
'Herds of 150 cattle or more are 50% more likely to suffer TB outbreak'
Herds of 150 cattle or more are 50% more likely to suffer a bovine TB outbreak than those with herds of...
Grass
Low protein silage in Scotland could 'slowly starve stock'
Analysis of silage samples from beef herds and sheep flocks in Scotland have been found to have disturbingly low levels...
Grass
'Silage quality can have a big impact on animal performance'
The quality of silage offered to animals can have a big impact on their production and performance, according to Sil-All’s...
Beef
Why silage analysis is key for beef finishers
The importance of silage analysis to beef finishers, was underlined at a recent farm walk of Kepak’s feedlot organised by...
Grass
Why the best additive for silage might be...diesel!
Silage pits are not being rolled enough according to Animal Nutritionist, Charlie Purcell of KK Agri in Goresbridge in Kilkenny....
Grass
Silage video: Gobbling grass from a height
Drone video maker extradionaire Paul Brennan has another amazing silage video. This time, his latest silage video ‘Silage Men – 50...
Other
Generally dry weather for the weekend and much of next week - Met Eireann
In general the weather will be mainly dry for the weekend and much of next week, according to Met Eireann’s...
Grass
Silage 2015 is in full swing, has your photo made the cut?
Silage cutting is taking place across the country at the moment and while rain in places has led to problems...
Grass
Silage wrap prices set to increase by €7/roll
Silage wrap prices are set to increase by €7/roll over the coming weeks, according to Silawrap’s Maurice Keady. “The market...
Dairy
How to grow low potash silage for dry cows
Silage for dry cows is different to that for milking cows, Michael Garvey of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise...
