N.Ireland
UFU: Every £1 invested in agriculture delivers £7.40 to rural areas
Cheap food imports into the UK must not be allowed to become a consequence of Brexit, according to Ulster Farmers’...
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Machinery
Video: Pulling a set of discs...with your combine
Disc harrows and cultivators typically need to be worked relatively fast, in order to do their job. This is because...
Machinery
Miniature loader is a 'Dapper' addition to the market
There is growing interest in miniature wheeled loading shovels, as farmers seek costs-effective and flexible options for feeding, clearing out...
Machinery
German firm touts novel trailer/tanker conversion system
German machinery manufacturer Huesker has created a conversion system to transform a standard tipping trailer into a bulk liquid transport tanker....
N.Ireland
UFU seeks answers to cattle identity anomalies
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has confirmed that it has been in discussions with DAERA (Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
Rural Life
Tractor runs set to roll, including a special women's event
Two tractor runs will take place this May bank holiday weekend, in the counties of Laois and Westmeath, in aid...
Rural Life
Farmer receives 150kph speeding fine...in his tractor
A French farmer received a speeding fine for allegedly clocking 150kph on a speed camera by police in Namur, Belgium...
N.Ireland
Food industry in Northern Ireland responds to general election call
The food industry in Northern Ireland has responded to the general election call in the UK, which will take place...
N.Ireland
UK general election comes at an 'uncertain time for farming'
The UK goes to the polls on Thursday, June 8, in what is now widely regarded as a second referendum...
N.Ireland
UK general election comes at an ‘uncertain time for farming’
The UK goes to the polls on Thursday, June 8, in what is now widely regarded as a second referendum...
N.Ireland
LMC to play key role within new food marketing body for NI
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) will play a critically important role as part of the over-arching responsibilities assumed by...
Machinery
Tractors, machinery and plant set to draw the crowds to major auction
Tractors and farm machinery are expected to attract plenty of interest at an upcoming sale organised by Euro Auctions, at its...
Machinery
New 'compact, professional-spec' silage wagon hits the market
Austrian manufacturer Pottinger has extended its Torro Combiline series with the new 5510 Combiline self-loading silage wagon. This “professional-spec” model’s key selling...
Rural Life
Young motorcyclist dies following a collision with a tractor
A young motorcyclist has died following a collision with a tractor in Northern Ireland yesterday, April 19. The motorcyclist was...
Machinery
Video: A high-spec Deere 'talks' to a spreader...to boost accuracy
ISOBUS is an international technology protocol, that allows tractors to communicate electronically with compatible implements, regardless of brand or manufacturer....
Rural Life
Road closed following a collision between a tractor and motorcycle
A road near Gilford in Co. Down has been closed following a road traffic collision between a tractor and a motorcycle...
N.Ireland
Road closed following a collision between a tractor and motorcycle
A road near Gilford in Co. Down has been closed following a road traffic collision between a tractor and a motorcycle...
Rural Life
Leenane farmer opts for twin wheels on his quad to avoid further heartache
“I don’t know anyone who has had a quad bike who hasn’t fallen off it.” That’s how a former IFA...
