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Drones taking agriculture to new heights

From monitoring crop health and measuring grass growth, to spreading fertiliser and seed, drones are opening up new possibilities for Irish agriculture, writes Stephen Robb.

AGRI TECHNOLOGY 17 October 2026

Drones taking agriculture to new heights

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'Get to know your soil', says Teagasc expert

'Get to know your soil', says Teagasc expert

SOILS 27 September 2026

Growing interest in slurry separation for better nutrient use

Growing interest in slurry separation for better nutrient use

NEWS 12 June 2026

Heavy cost of compaction can't be ignored

Heavy cost of compaction can't be ignored

Heavy cost of compaction can't be ignored

SOILS 10 June 2026

Grass 2026: Silage compactors go head-to-head

Grass 2026: Silage compactors go head-to-head

Grass 2026: Silage compactors go head-to-head

FARM MACHINERY 6 May 2026

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Heavyweight silage machinery poses a real risk to soil structure

Heavyweight silage machinery poses a real risk to soil structure

The pursuit of machinery scale, particularly with silage machinery, has resulted in a move to heavier machines, which pose a threat to soil structure, writes Dermot Forristal, machinery specialist

FARM MACHINERY 26 April 2026

HiSpec to demo tri-axle Kompactor at Grass 2026

HiSpec to demo tri-axle Kompactor at Grass 2026

Well-known Carlow manufacturer HiSpec Engineering will be showcasing how its K40, 24ft tri-axle Kompactor trailer works, live at Grass 2026 next week.

NEWS 24 April 2026

Warning for spoiled silage after wet spring

Warning for spoiled silage after wet spring

The AgriSearch study involved analysing samples from 23 different silages, with two of these subsequently showing moderate levels of mycotoxins.

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

New BKT tyre suited for freshly tilled soil

New BKT tyre suited for freshly tilled soil

BKT’s latest version of the Agrimax V-Flecto tyre is said to maximise traction and improve soil protection when working on freshly tilled soil.

NEWS 9 April 2026

Home Farm: manifesting better weather

Home Farm: manifesting better weather

With a terrible forecast for the Easter weekend, we decided we would rehouse everything.

VIEWPOINTS 8 April 2026

Making silage, is the loader properly appreciated?

Making silage, is the loader properly appreciated?

Fergal O’Sullivan investigates all things pit related, from loader size, weight, tyres and engine power to explore how they influence the overall silage fermentation process.

FARM MACHINERY 1 April 2026

Tackling challenges on this Wexford farm

Tackling challenges on this Wexford farm

A recent visit to Don Somers farm placed an emphasis on soil health and simple moves to improve it writes Conor Kehoe.

NEWS 25 March 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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