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Farmer Writes: why I'm flat out counting bales

My cattle are not quite so enamoured with my second-cut silage, which is more or less haylage.

FARMER WRITES 14 November 2026

Farmer Writes: why I'm flat out counting bales

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Tractors, potatoes and a castle - farmers take 'no CAP cuts' message nationwide

Tractors, potatoes and a castle - farmers take 'no CAP cuts' message nationwide

NEWS 12 November 2026

Farmer Writes: I knew our twin bulls were good, but I didn't expect those prices

Farmer Writes: I knew our twin bulls were good, but I didn't expect those prices

FARMER WRITES 4 November 2026

Brothers' bale row - criminal damage of 10 bales 'is miles beyond 10 bales'

Brothers' bale row - criminal damage of 10 bales 'is miles beyond 10 bales'

Brothers' bale row - criminal damage of 10 bales 'is miles beyond 10 bales'

NEWS 28 October 2026

Top 10 labour saving ideas for dairy farms: bale slice

Top 10 labour saving ideas for dairy farms: bale slice

Top 10 labour saving ideas for dairy farms: bale slice

DAIRY DAY 20 October 2026

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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

The farmer thought he was seeing things when he found his silage bales had been slashed open.

NEWS 16 October 2026

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

The last cuts of silage have been late this year due to the drought and contractors have reported that yields are faring well while quality is struggling in some places as silage is damp.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Readers pictures: some of our favourite photos of the week

Readers pictures: some of our favourite photos of the week

Take a look at some of the photos that were sent in by readers this 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

Last year, the revised TAMS III reference costs added 10% for plastic retaining bales shears, pushing grant aid to €3,888.50, Peter Thomas Keaveney look at the options available on the Irish market.

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

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

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National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

This year has presented numerous challenges to dairy farming including reduced milk prices, summer drought conditions in many areas, and ongoing pressures of production costs and labour availability.

National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

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