Compaction

Grass 2026: Silage compactors go head-to-head

The live pit working demonstration at Grass 2026 saw two Irish-built silage compactors, showcasing the art of silage compaction and how these machines work on a working silage pit.

FARM MACHINERY 6 May 2026

Grass 2026: Silage compactors go head-to-head

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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

NEWS 24 April 2026

Warning for spoiled silage after wet spring

Warning for spoiled silage after wet spring

Warning for spoiled silage after wet spring

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

New BKT tyre suited for freshly tilled soil

New BKT tyre suited for freshly tilled soil

New BKT tyre suited for freshly tilled soil

NEWS 9 April 2026

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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 30 December 2025

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 30 December 2025

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 30 December 2025

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 30 December 2025

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 30 December 2025

Are you set to thread lightly this spring?

Are you set to thread lightly this spring?

When it comes to spreading slurry on the shoulders of the year, axle weights, correct tyre choice and inflation pressures need to be considered in order to protect the soil, writes Gary Abbott.

FARM MACHINERY 30 December 2025

Lemken introduces second range of precision seeders

Lemken introduces second range of precision seeders

Lemken's new Faya MF precision seed drill, which offers a single-row seeding solution, is available now as a pre-series machine, with series production scheduled to begin in 2027.

FARM MACHINERY 30 December 2025

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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