Machinery
Classic corner: Surviving example back to its former glory
Massey Ferguson had scored a dramatic success with the 100 series that was introduced in 1964. The 135 and 165...
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Machinery
Miniature loader gets 'beefed up'; bigger pump lurks within
Compact loader manufacturer Giant-Tobroco (or Tobroco Giant) has revamped its smallest handling machines. Its latest skid-steer loaders get beefed-up hydraulics...
N.Ireland
First case of bovine Schmallenberg confirmed in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s first case of bovine foetal deformity due to Schmallenberg virus in 2018 has been confirmed in a stillborn calf...
Machinery
McCormick dealer gets trade accolade...but who?
The “skills and hard work” of a machinery sales manager (in a McCormick dealership) in Northern Ireland have been recognised...
Dairy
LacPatrick’s potential suitors: Who might be interested and why?
Bosses at LacPatrick may be eyeing up a slice of Glanbia and Lakeland’s cross-border milk as part of the firm’s...
Pig/Poultry
Could NI researchers have the answer to zinc oxide fears?
Researchers in Northern Ireland are hopeful they may have found a natural alternative to the soon-to-be-banned zinc oxide. It’s feared...
Dairy
Grant awarded to develop a multiplex rapid test for mastitis
Glasgow’s School of Veterinary Medicine and a UK diagnostic test manufacturer have been awarded more than £800,000 (€926,000) to develop...
Dairy
Grant awarded to develop a multiplex rapid test for mastitis
Glasgow’s School of Veterinary Medicine and a UK diagnostic test manufacturer have been awarded more than £800,000 (€926,000) to develop...
Machinery
Trade focus: Producing exacting farm machinery...on a 'smaller' scale
“Most of the people on the course didn’t even know what a tractor was,” explained Ciaran Dunne, as he reflects...
Machinery
Massey Ferguson backs Irish club at Harper Adams
Massey Ferguson is lending its support to ‘Harper Ireland‘ – one of Harper Adams’ most popular societies with nearly 150...
Machinery
Driving on ice: Have you the skill to be a top tractor driver?
The finals of the so-called ‘Valtra Master Cup’ were held last month (March), involving winning drivers from national competitions held...
Grass
Back on track: NI grass growth rates expected to soar
Researchers expect grass growth to boom over the next seven days, bringing growth back on track with the 10-year average....
Machinery
Zetor turns heads...as 'Major' design revamp rolls out across Europe
Zetor, not surprisngly, put on a big show at TechAgro – the biggest agricultural trade event in its native market, the...
Dairy
Board of LacPatrick Dairies 'considering a merger'
The board of LacPatrick Dairies is considering a merger to consolidate the dairy industry, it has been confirmed today. Following...
Sheep
Fashion by day; farming by night: Part-time doesn't mean unprofitable
Working in the fashion industry by day and farming by night doesn’t make up your typical grassland farmer’s routine, but...
Machinery
Rare sight in Ireland: Big-scale, German-built machine has landed...
Farmhand – the Dublin-based machinery importer and distributor – has sold a brand new self-propelled Amazone sprayer here in Ireland....
Machinery
The age-old backhoe that can turn on a six-pence
This backhoe from yesteryear is built around a Volvo-BM tractor; it’s fitted with an under-belly turntable – to enable it...
Arable
DAERA backs calls for 3-crop rule derogation
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has added its backing to calls for an exemption to...
