Dairy
Northern Ireland Holstein breeders manage impressive All-Britain campaign
Northern Ireland Holstein breeders impressed judges at the weekend’s All-Britain All-Breeds Calf Show in Malvern, Worcestershire. The region’s team of around...
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Machinery
Contractors to meet with department on controversial 'fast' tractor rules
Concerns over new criteria for road-worthiness testing of ‘fast’ tractors will be addressed at a meeting between department officials, and...
Machinery
Fleet profile: Specialist contractor reveals his machinery 'hits' and 'misses'
Andrew Burke, based in Clogherhead, Co. Louth, has been involved in agricultural contracting since he left school. The majority of...
Machinery
Will this new 'systems tractor' become the ultimate hedgecutter?
A specialist Dutch manufacturer – Herder – will shortly unveil a new concept ‘systems tractor’. The machine (see featured picture)...
Machinery
Irish break-away system 'keeps your runaway trailer in check'
The Powerbrake-RT is a combined hand-brake and break-away unit, which can be fitted to almost any trailer. With no electronics...
Machinery
Clever 7m goliath from Kuhn monitors oil and clutches for you
The new HR 7040 R – from Kuhn – with its 7m working width completes the company’s line-up of high-end...
N.Ireland
TB levels in the North peak at highest rate in over a decade
Tuberculosis (TB) rates have hit their worst level in Northern Ireland in more than a decade, the latest figures reveal....
N.Ireland
TB levels in the North peak at highest rate in over a decade
Tuberculosis (TB) rates have hit their worst level in Northern Ireland in more than a decade, the latest figures reveal....
N.Ireland
Ophelia: NI and GB damage estimated to cost up to £10m
The repair bill for ex-hurricane Ophelia could hit up to £10 million, rural insurer NFU Mutual has estimated. The firm...
N.Ireland
Ophelia: NI and GB damage estimated to cost up to £10m
The repair bill for ex-hurricane Ophelia could hit up to £10 million, rural insurer NFU Mutual has estimated. The firm...
Agri-Business
Profits drop at Skea Eggs despite increase in sales
Profits are down at Northern Ireland egg giant Skea Egg Farms despite an increase in sales, its latest accounts show....
Machinery
Brand new midlands Fendt dealership almost ready to open its doors
The town of Birr, in Co. Offaly, is pretty close to being in the very centre of Ireland. A good choice...
Machinery
First look: Welger round balers revealed in Massey Ferguson colours
Massey Ferguson branded versions of Welger round balers have broken cover. The machines will make their official debut at next...
Machinery
Haulage: 'Fast' tractors travelling more than 25km from base liable for testing
It is feared that a 25km distance-from-base limit has now been enshrined in legislation, as a criterion for road-worthiness testing...
N.Ireland
'Innovative changes needed in NI dairy industry'
The dairy industry in Northern Ireland needs to debate innovative changes as to how farmers are paid for milk, according...
Dairy
‘Innovative changes needed in NI dairy industry’
The dairy industry in Northern Ireland needs to debate innovative changes as to how farmers are paid for milk, according...
N.Ireland
'Hope for the best; plan for the worst': How British tillage experts are planning for Brexit
UK cereal farmers are being urged to proactively plan for Brexit and not to “wait and see” what happens. Tillage...
Arable
‘Hope for the best; plan for the worst’: How British tillage experts are planning for Brexit
UK cereal farmers are being urged to proactively plan for Brexit and not to “wait and see” what happens. Tillage...
