Machinery
Special-edition Fendt to celebrate European milestone
A special, gold-liveried tractor has been commissioned to celebrate 50 years of partnership between Fendt and Belgian agricultural equipment dealer...
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N.Ireland
Post-Brexit: Whither or wither? Dairy UK man to join Winter Fair discussion
As uncertainty within the dairy sector – locally, nationally and internationally – is at its worst in living memory, this...
N.Ireland
NI indepth: How a Dutch retail chain inspired NI Farm Quality Assurance
Trade tariffs, red tape and traceability concerns could make quality assurance programmes all the more important post-Brexit. But trade and...
Beef
NI indepth: How a Dutch retail chain inspired NI Farm Quality Assurance
Trade tariffs, red tape and traceability concerns could make quality assurance programmes all the more important post-Brexit. But trade and...
N.Ireland
'Bounce back’ ability of Northern Ireland pig farmers ensuring industry's survival
Bigger litter sizes, better weaning rates and weights have helped the Northern Ireland pig industry ‘bounce back’. A combination of changes...
N.Ireland
‘Bounce back’ ability of Northern Ireland pig farmers ensuring industry’s survival
Bigger litter sizes, better weaning rates and weights have helped the Northern Ireland pig industry ‘bounce back’. A combination of changes...
Machinery
Can this '2-in-1' Irish braking system keep trailed spreaders in tow?
Figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK have shown that farming is the most dangerous...
Machinery
911hp on tap: New flagship forager from New Holland
New Holland has pushed its ceiling with its latest self-propelled forager; the new FR920 has a 911hp, 20L FPT engine under the...
Machinery
Pics: Package of updates for 4-cylinder Claas workhorses
Claas will soon roll out its next-generation Arion 400 tractor range – with some new features and a longer list...
Machinery
Zetor embarks on €550 million Russian tractor deal
6,000 Zetor Forterra tractor ‘sets’ are destined for Russia – between now and 2022. It’s part of an agreement between...
N.Ireland
Fodder crisis: 'Hard decisions must be made now to protect welfare'
Farmers are urged to think now about how they will manage their animals’ welfare this winter as fears of a...
Machinery
Is this machine the ultimate 'systems tractor'?
Here’s an interesting contraption (pictured above) from Syn-Trac; the manufacturer reckons that it’s the ultimate ‘systems vehicle’. The company hopes that...
N.Ireland
New entrants win big at first LacPatrick Milk Quality Awards
New dairy entrants John and David Hunter became the big winners in the inaugural LacPatrick Milk Quality awards. The Hunters...
N.Ireland
How Dutch innovation is beating heifer 'bullying' at a UK college
A Dutch innovation is working a treat in solving an age-old problem on the new dairy unit at Myerscough College,...
Machinery
Auction report: Portlaoise sale pulls the machinery punters
Farmers were actively buying at Hennessy Auctioneers’ monthly machinery auction on Saturday (November 18) at Portlaoise Mart. There was reportedly...
N.Ireland
Agriculture 'undoubtedly side-lined' without working Executive
It’s feared that a disappointing budget for rural dwellers and farmers could be a sign of things to come post-Brexit...
Machinery
Deutz-Fahr muscles in...with new, 'limited-edition' monsters
Since 2015, black-liveried ‘special-edition’ Warrior models have been part of Deutz-Fahr’s tractor line-up. At last week’s Agritechnica show, the manufacturer...
Arable
Sprayers and drills front and centre in Borris - on 'Black Tuesday'
Kelly’s of Borris will hold a “jam-packed” Tillage Information Day this Tuesday, November 28. Sprayers, drills and rollers will be...
