Bales

Farmer Writes: a calf hiding in the rushes

After numerous rounds of the field I was beginning to feel like a riding-school pony until I spotted a flash of a yellow tag in the dark gripe behind a wall of rushes.

FARMER WRITES 3 June 2026

Farmer Writes: a calf hiding in the rushes

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Should you cut surplus paddocks in wet weather?

Should you cut surplus paddocks in wet weather?

MANAGEMENT 3 June 2026

Farmer Writes: cattle thriving well

Farmer Writes: cattle thriving well

FARMER WRITES 20 May 2026

Farmer Writes: relief at a clear TB test

Farmer Writes: relief at a clear TB test

Farmer Writes: relief at a clear TB test

FARMER WRITES 13 May 2026

Grass+ Beef: growth rates good but some still feeling a pinch

Grass+ Beef: growth rates good but some still feeling a pinch

Grass+ Beef: growth rates good but some still feeling a pinch

GRASS & FEEDING 13 May 2026

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Farmer Writes: an escapee heifer

Farmer Writes: an escapee heifer

One heifer has escaped twice now but each time she was stopped in her tracks by the temptation of a lovely sweet lawn and an open gate was found.

FARMER WRITES 22 April 2026

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

For both safety and the protection of the environment, pits need to be checked over and repairs carried out before being filled with grass this silage season.

BUILDINGS 22 April 2026

Grass 2026: Irish manufacturers showcase latest wrappers

Grass 2026: Irish manufacturers showcase latest wrappers

Despite the rise of combi baler wrapper, the market for standalone baler and wrapper solutions remains strong.

FARM MACHINERY 22 April 2026

Grass 2026: Battle of the bale chasers

Grass 2026: Battle of the bale chasers

When it comes to self-loading bale chasers, Wilson Engineering and Keltec are two household names, both of which demonstrated at Grass 2026, write Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney.

FARM MACHINERY 22 April 2026

Galway farmer denies kicking neighbour in testicles in row over machinery noise

Galway farmer denies kicking neighbour in testicles in row over machinery noise

Prosecuting sergeant Christy Browne said the injured party, Gerry Mulkerrins, was in bed that night after 11pm when he was disturbed by noise from his neighbours’ farm. Dara Bradley reports.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Wilson Engineering to bring full spec bale transporter

Wilson Engineering to bring full spec bale transporter

Wilson Engineering will demonstrate its Monster Move 12, bale transporter as part of the live bale handling demonstration, alongside showcasing its Super Move 10 bale model.

FARM MACHINERY 22 April 2026

Kverneland's latest in mowing, tedding, raking and baling

Kverneland's latest in mowing, tedding, raking and baling

Kverneland Group Ireland will put on an impressive display at Grass 2026, where it will showcase Kverneland's latest developments in mowing, tedding, raking and baling.

FARM MACHINERY 22 April 2026

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Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

Understanding the soils on your farm is one of the most important investments you can make for the future.

Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

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