National Ploughing Championships
Self-propelled diet feeder 'loads' up for the 'Ploughing'
Keenan, part of the Alltech empire, will bring its MechFiber 345SP self-propelled mixer wagon (diet feeder) to this year’s National...
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Machinery
Room with a view: Tractor conversion opens up new possibilities
This intriguing picture depicts a Deutz-Fahr tractor that has undergone a major ‘surgical’ procedure; it has been modified to enable...
N.Ireland
3-year driving ban handed down to lorry driver who caused farmer's death
A 3-year driving ban and a suspended jail sentence was reportedly handed down to a lorry driver who caused a...
N.Ireland
3-year driving ban handed down to lorry driver who caused farmer’s death
A 3-year driving ban and a suspended jail sentence was reportedly handed down to a lorry driver who caused a...
N.Ireland
Payment rates for the Small Dairy Farmer Scheme in NI announced
The payment rates for the Small Dairy Farmer Scheme in Northern Ireland have been revealed by the Department of Agriculture,...
Dairy
Payment rates for the Small Dairy Farmer Scheme in NI announced
The payment rates for the Small Dairy Farmer Scheme in Northern Ireland have been revealed by the Department of Agriculture,...
Machinery
First look: Krone 'lifts' the lid on new-generation forage harvester
Krone, the family-owned machinery giant, will unveil its latest additions to its BiG X range at the upcoming Agritechnica machinery extravagnaza. Three...
National Ploughing Championships
Low-slung tanker barrels into the 'Ploughing'
OBE Waste & Agri will showcase its growing range of slurry tankers at this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Co. Offaly (from...
Machinery
Kuhn: Why not use the same rolls of film to bind and wrap your bales?
Kuhn has upgraded its fixed-chamber round baler-wrapper combination machine by making film binding (instead of net) available as an option....
Machinery
Pottinger boosts turnover, despite 'challenging' conditions
Despite challenging conditions in the farm machinery industry, Pottinger’s turnover grew by 2% – to €308 million – during the 2016/2017...
Machinery
Get 'connected' and 'talk' to your diesel engine
Engine giant Cummins has launched a new wireless diagnostic service in some world markets. According to the company, this technology...
Machinery
Deutz and Liebherr sign major engine deal
Liebherr and Deutz have signed a major deal that will expand the collaboration that already exists between the two engine manufacturing...
Machinery
620hp John Deere goliath on 'track' for debut
John Deere’s high-horsepower 7R, 8R and 9R Series tractors will feature on the company’s working demonstration area at Tillage Live...
N.Ireland
Flood-hit farmers in the North reminded to submit force majeure applications
Flood-hit farmers in Northern Ireland have been reminded to submit their force majeure applications to ensure they do not miss out on...
N.Ireland
Farmer convicted and fined for animal movement offences
A 56-year-old farmer has been convicted and fined for a number of animal movement and animal welfare offences. John Yorke –...
N.Ireland
Flood-hit farmers to receive departmental assistance to dispose of fallen animals
Farmers in the flood-hit valleys of Glenelly and Owenkillew in Northern Ireland will receive departmental assistance to dispose of dead animals...
N.Ireland
Over £100,000 paid for BVD calves in Northern Ireland
£103,800 (€112,856) has been paid to farmers who have removed BVD-positive calves from their herds in Northern Ireland, the Livestock...
Machinery
A rake that can 'think' for itself: Can it improve your work?
At an Agritechnica preview event this week, machinery giant Kverneland showcased its latest innovations. These included a new ‘GEORAKE’ feature on its...
