N.Ireland
Yellowhammers and other birds benefit from 'farming together with nature'
Over 25 landowners recently attended a farm demo event to find out how they can help wildlife thrive on their...
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Arable
'Low resistance risk fungicide programmes must become the norm'
Low resistance risk fungicide programmes must be adopted universally to prolong the efficacy of cereal chemistry in the UK, delegates...
Arable
‘Low resistance risk fungicide programmes must become the norm’
Low resistance risk fungicide programmes must be adopted universally to prolong the efficacy of cereal chemistry in the UK, delegates...
N.Ireland
Department writes off £5 million of farm overpayments
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture has written off almost £5 million in overpayments made to farmers, a BBC investigation has found....
Machinery
A non-articulated loader: Kramer wheels out its biggest shovel yet
As its special highlight, Kramer rolled out its biggest loader to date – an all-wheel-steer machine in the 9-10t weight...
N.Ireland
Brexit: 'Second referendum would deliver worst deal for the UK'
A second EU referendum would be the “best way” to get the “worst deal” for the UK, British Prime Minister...
Arable
Pregnancy test science could protect the Christmas sprout
The science behind the home-pregnancy test is now being trialled to detect the presence of plant diseases, which can devastate...
Machinery
'6,000' new reasons to plumb for a tri-axle Abbey tanker
Abbey Machinery says that animals only digest 15-20% of what they eat; the remainder has to be stored and handled...
Machinery
'Concept' controls point to interior of next-generation farm machinery
Preh – a German company – showcased a concept of a new, “innovative” driver’s workstation (in-cab controls) at last month’s...
Machinery
2017 auction review: What brands were in demand at the big sales?
Auction specialist Cheffins – based in the UK – says that second-hand machinery sales peaked in 2017 compared with previous...
Agri-Business
Legal proceedings commenced against major machinery auctioneer
Bord na Mona has confirmed that it has issued legal proceedings against Paul Cooke Auctions in relation to outstanding payments....
Machinery
Results are in: 'Big-boned' New Holland TM150 tops the 'starter tractor' poll
We recently ran a poll to determine what the best ‘starter tractor’ for agricultural contracting is. While there are almost endless...
Machinery
'4-wheel' Fusion rolls in from Cashels...to keep you afloat
Cashels Engineering – a well-known manufacturer of agricultural and other equipment – recently rolled out its special four-wheel chassis (for McHale’s...
N.Ireland
Ag budget cuts make 'bleak reading'
Northern Ireland’s latest budgetary outlook is “bleak reading for a key sector of the local economy”, the Ulster Farmers’ Union has...
N.Ireland
Ag budget cuts make ‘bleak reading’
Northern Ireland’s latest budgetary outlook is “bleak reading for a key sector of the local economy”, the Ulster Farmers’ Union has...
Machinery
Trade focus: 'It’s great to just press a button and it works'
“Tumosan will be in the top ten best-selling brands in 2018.” That’s the confident prediction of Michael Brogan – founder...
N.Ireland
Jobs likely to go as 'ag' budget faces up to £20m plunge by 2020
Jobs are likely to go and programmes are likely to be halted as Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture (DAERA) faces...
N.Ireland
Jobs likely to go as ‘ag’ budget faces up to £20m plunge by 2020
Jobs are likely to go and programmes are likely to be halted as Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture (DAERA) faces...
