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Top 10 labour saving ideas for dairy farms: bale slice

In the third edition of this 10-part series featuring 10 labour-saving ideas and investments for dairy farmers, Daire Cregg looks at the bale slice as an option.

DAIRY DAY 20 October 2026

Top 10 labour saving ideas for dairy farms: bale slice

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‘It wasn’t just a hit and miss job’ - Offaly farmer’s silage bales slashed open

‘It wasn’t just a hit and miss job’ - Offaly farmer’s silage bales slashed open

NEWS 16 October 2026

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

NEWS 7 October 2026

Readers pictures: some of our favourite photos of the week

Readers pictures: some of our favourite photos of the week

Readers pictures: some of our favourite photos of the week

NEWS 7 October 2026

TAMS grant could pay up to €2,333 towards a bale shear as we compare 14 makes

TAMS grant could pay up to €2,333 towards a bale shear as we compare 14 makes

TAMS grant could pay up to €2,333 towards a bale shear as we compare 14 makes

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

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HSA to highlight safety through virtual reality experience at Ploughing

HSA to highlight safety through virtual reality experience at Ploughing

Interactive dramatisation and a virtual reality experience will help visitors to the HSA stand to recognise the risks from unstable bales and farm machinery.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Irish debut for new Teagle straw blower

Irish debut for new Teagle straw blower

Alongside debuting the latest 6200P model, Teagle will unveil a special machine to celebrate over 40 years manufacturing bale processors at this year's Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Contractors see summer work dry up

Contractors see summer work dry up

Contractors are hoping for a late autumn lift in work, but warn that rising diesel costs could leave both businesses and farmers facing tougher decisions.

NEWS 9 September 2026

ICMSA matching farmers with fodder to those looking for supplies

ICMSA matching farmers with fodder to those looking for supplies

The ICMSA is calling on farmers with fodder supplies they are looking to sell to make contact so that they can be matched with buyers.

NEWS 28 August 2026

Farmer Writes: I'll remember this summer when the rain returns

Farmer Writes: I'll remember this summer when the rain returns

We need these memorable summers to stand out and spur us on in times when it looks like the rain will never stop falling.

FARMER WRITES 26 August 2026

Fire engulfs rick of straw on Wexford farm

Fire engulfs rick of straw on Wexford farm

A large rick of bales caught fire last Saturday, but the Leech family, aided by the fire services and neighbours, contained the blaze.

NEWS 26 August 2026

'I have enough silage for winter, but next spring is the worry'

'I have enough silage for winter, but next spring is the worry'

If we have to keep feeding at this level right through to the end of the month, which I think is very likely, we will end up with a deficit, writes Padraig Callanan.

FARMER WRITES 19 August 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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