N.Ireland
Tea with May: Down farmer requests ‘end to calendar farming’
Co. Down dairy farmer Stephen Jackson couldn’t have gone much higher when he took the ‘calendar farming’ concerns of thousands...
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Machinery
All aboard the 'train': Rake and bale your silage in a single pass
Below (see video) is the ‘Hay Train’. It’s a contraption that enables you to attach your rake (or grouper) to...
Machinery
Trade focus: What doesn't a Wexford 'breaker' know about these tractors?
The image of vehicle breakers has not always been the most glamorous or environmentally friendly. Visions of grease-covered and indifferent...
N.Ireland
Theresa May visit: See behind the scenes on the Co. Down farm...
Father and son David and Stephen Jackson run their farm together in North Down, but Brexit and challenges with the border...
Agri-Business
Invent Awards: Have you got the next big agri-science idea?
Northern Ireland’s premier awards programme for inventors is calling on innovators from the agri-science industry to enter this year’s competition...
Machinery
Big new family of Fendt silage gear destined for Grass & Muck
Fendt entered the grassland sector some five years ago; it looks set to tout an extensive range of silage machinery...
Machinery
Classic corner: Kilkenny 'true blue' is ready for work or play
There are many classic tractors out there in various states of refurbishment, but few carry the visual impact of this...
N.Ireland
Pics: Theresa May lands on Co. Down dairy farm for Brexit tour
British Prime Minister Theresa May has been spotted on a farm in Bangor, Co. Down, as part of a tour...
Machinery
605hp New Holland is 'world's most powerful CVT tractor'
New Holland has revealed a CVT-equipped version of its giant flagship T9 tractor line-up. One such tractor – the only...
N.Ireland
Fatal farm accident in Armagh
There has been a fatal farm accident in Co. Armagh, the Health and Safety Executive of Northern Ireland (HSENI) has...
Machinery
Auction report: Check out these 'lots' at this Portlaoise sale
Hennessy Auctioneers’ most recent monthly machinery auction took place on Saturday (March 24) at Portlaoise Mart. There was reportedly a...
N.Ireland
New CAP review procedures to come into force
New procedures for Northern Irish farmers applying for a ‘review of decisions‘ under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will come...
Machinery
Is this the quick, handy way to transport bales?
Belgian manufacturer Joskin – best known here in Ireland for its range of slurry tankers – is now equipping its...
N.Ireland
Thinking of growing grass for AD? Here's what you need to know
Farmers involved in Northern Ireland’s booming anaerobic digestion sector could improve performance by concentrating on raising their grass yields and quality,...
Grass
Thinking of growing grass for AD? Here’s what you need to know
Farmers involved in Northern Ireland’s booming anaerobic digestion sector could improve performance by concentrating on raising their grass yields and quality,...
Machinery
SafeShaft hydraulic drive for slurry tankers now eligible for a grant
Brothers Noel and Ger Hickey from Co. Waterford recently developed an alternative drive system for vacuum-type slurry tankers, instead of...
Machinery
Auction report: High clearance rate for this mixed batch of machinery
A noteworthy ‘on-site‘ machinery dispersal sale (auction) was held at Rickling Hall (Saffron Walden) yesterday (Tuesday, March 27). The auction...
Machinery
Auction report: John Deere combine and tractors change hands at 'on-site' sale
A noteworthy ‘on-site‘ machinery dispersal sale (auction) was held at Rickling Hall (Saffron Walden) yesterday (Tuesday, March 27). The auction...
