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Growing interest in slurry separation for better nutrient use

The liquid fraction that results from slurry separation can also be used in a new slurry-to-fertiliser pathway called RENURE, according to Teagasc.

NEWS 12 June 2026

Growing interest in slurry separation for better nutrient use

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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

FARM MACHINERY 6 May 2026

Heavyweight silage machinery poses a real risk to soil structure

Heavyweight silage machinery poses a real risk to soil structure

Heavyweight silage machinery poses a real risk to soil structure

FARM MACHINERY 26 April 2026

HiSpec to demo tri-axle Kompactor at Grass 2026

HiSpec to demo tri-axle Kompactor at Grass 2026

HiSpec to demo tri-axle Kompactor at Grass 2026

NEWS 24 April 2026

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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 28 January 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 28 January 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 28 January 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 28 January 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 28 January 2026

Watch out for ‘vulnerable’ soils, says AFBI scientist

Watch out for ‘vulnerable’ soils, says AFBI scientist

Compaction by heavy machinery will impact soil structure and biology, ultimately hitting crop growth

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

Big boots help spread the load

Big boots help spread the load

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with contractor Cecil Hall to find out how his Alliance Agriflex+ VF900/50R42 and 710/55R30 floatation tyres are working out on his John Deere 7530 at slurry.

FARM MACHINERY 28 January 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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