Machinery
Video: Is this the largest buck-rake in the country?
A family of agricultural contractors in Northern Ireland are believed to be one of the first customers in the country...
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N.Ireland
Deadline looms for EU dairy aid package applications
Eligible dairy farmers in Northern Ireland have less than a week to apply for the EU Exceptional Adjustment Aid (EAA) package,...
Machinery
Pics: How have New Holland's latest instalments performed at Gurteen?
Back in February, Gurteen Agricultural College in Co. Tipperary updated its tractor fleet for the school, having brought in five New...
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland awarded BSE 'negligible risk' status
Northern Ireland has achieved BSE negligible risk status, the safest level possible, following a meeting today, May 25, in Paris. The...
Beef
Farmers 'justifiably concerned' over Dawn Meats takeover of Dunbia
Farmers are ‘justifiably concerned‘ following the news of Dawn Meats proposed takeover of Dunbia, according to the Irish Creamery and Milk...
Rural Life
Pic: Contractor's loading shovel goes up in flames
Firefighters were called to an incident yesterday, May 24, in a town in Northern Ireland after a contractor’s loading shovel...
Rural Life
Pics: Record-breaking Connacht Tractor Run a 'great success'
The Connacht Tractor Run, which took place on a new (as yet unopened) motorway last Sunday, May 21, couldn’t have...
Machinery
Pics: Tractors command 'strong' prices at UK dispersal sale
Agricultural machinery auction specialist Cheffins has just completed two major farm dispersal sales in Yorkshire, England. Both auctions produced some...
Machinery
Facts and figures: What tractors and machinery are selling across Europe?
The European farm machinery market is expected to return to growth again in 2017. Sales expectations for most European countries...
N.Ireland
More From Grass event is a 'must-attend opportunity'
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) at Loughgall, Co. Armagh will host a ‘More from Grass’ event on Tuesday, June...
Grass
More From Grass event is a ‘must-attend opportunity’
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) at Loughgall, Co. Armagh will host a ‘More from Grass’ event on Tuesday, June...
Grass
How much do contractors charge per acre for 'wagon' silage?
Wagon operators from around the country were asked to quote how much they are currently charging for cutting silage this...
N.Ireland
Major challenge posed by Black Grass and Brome Grass
Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) plant scientists are becoming increasingly concerned about the growing threat posed by Black Grass and...
Grass
Silage wrap specs: What, if anything, is the difference?
When making baled silage, it is important to note what specifications of bale-wrap (film) you are getting. While ‘standard’ 750mm...
Machinery
Hi-Spec adds weigh cells and 'rate control' to its spreader
Hi-Spec Engineering has added the option of weigh cells and an application rate monitoring system for its Xcel 1250 manure...
Machinery
Watch: Volvo's 100% electric mini-digger in action
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), best known among the farming fraternity for its wheeled loading shovels, has unveiled a 100%...
Machinery
Russian firm to assemble Zetor tractors near Moscow
Zetor has entered the Russian tractor market. The first components are now being shipped to an assembly plant near Moscow. The...
Grass
What is the going price for slurry spreading?
There is a wide range of prices currently being quoted by agricultural contractors around the country to get slurry spread. Quotes...
