Cultivation
Gary Abbott on 20 Oct 2021
Amazone cultivation and crop care equipment updates
Last week, Amazone held its pre-Agritechnica press launch. Among updates to existing ranges a number of new machines were unveiled. Gary Abbott outlines some of the standout announcements.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 06 Oct 2021
Lemken showcases latest equipment at Cork demo tour
John Deere tractor dealership Farm Power Ltd and Lemken teamed up last week to showcase the German manufacturer’s latest range of cultivation and sowing equipment. Peter Thomas Keaveney attended.
Contributor on 29 Sep 2021
Macra consults on Nitrates Action Programme
During September, Macra na Feirme members again took to their farms to host and attend a series of Farm Walk and Talks.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 08 Sep 2021
Made in Ireland: young Galway firm fabricating into the future
Now entering his second decade in the machinery manufacturing business, Alan Winters from Galway-based Alstrong has had plenty of success in recent years.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 08 Sep 2021
Agricultural mechanisation in the decade ahead
Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott look at how proposed legislation and policy changes may shape the machinery we use.
Gary Abbott on 25 Aug 2021
Catch-cropping – why and how
Gary Abbott looks at some common catch crop establishment methods and the associated machinery required and costs involved for each, as well as the benefits of growing these nutrient-absorbing crops.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 18 Aug 2021
Amazone adds new X-Cutter disc option to Catros range
Amazone has extended its range of disc options for the Catros compact disc harrow with the new wavey profile X-Cutter disc.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 18 Aug 2021
Getting straw incorporation right
The Irish Farmers Journal tillage and machinery team recently travelled to Co Carlow where they took a look at correct practices and machine settings for the incorporation of chopped straw.
Declan O'Brien on 09 Aug 2021
Clampdown on slurry storage proposed for next nitrates programme
Fertiliser register remains on the cards and sweeping changes are also proposed to the closed slurry spreading periods.
Stephen Robb on 04 Aug 2021
Understanding dormancy in weeds and blackgrass
As harvest 2021 is temporarily paused due to weather, Andy Doyle and Stephen Robb discuss how understanding grassweed dormancy is critical to making good stale seedbeds.
Gary Abbott on 29 Jul 2021
Amazone adds smaller cultivators to trailed Ceus range
Amazone has introduced smaller 3m and 4m models of its trailed Ceus disc and tine cultivator for use on tractors from 150hp upwards.
John Crowe on 28 Jul 2021
Getting the most from your 2021 reseed
John Crowe takes a look at the important steps too ensure your reseed is a success and the challenges faced when reseeding in 2021.
Andy Doyle on 21 Jul 2021
Tillage Management: harvesting ease in hot dry conditions
The recent spell of hot dry weather has kick started winter barley harvest right across the country.
Contributor on 07 Jul 2021
Farm machinery highlights from Cereals 21
Cereals, the UK’s major tillage show, returned to the calendar as a live event last week. Peter Hill attended.
Stephen Robb on 06 Jul 2021
New South Wales becomes the latest Australian state to lift ban on GM crops
The move is expected to deliver up to $4.8 billion in benefits to primary industries over the next decade.
Stephen Robb on 27 Jun 2021
Industry backs new gene-editing technology for potato breeding
Four key European industry bodies have backed the use of new genomic plant breeding techniques to develop new potato varieties
Andy Doyle on 16 Jun 2021
Principles behind successful straw incorporation
Successful straw incorporation will bring short- and long-term benefits, as well as some risks, so it is essential to understand the objectives, writes Andy Doyle.
Amy Forde on 14 Jun 2021
Hemp can deliver a viable extra income for farmers - Carthy
At a time when many farming sectors have faced years of unsustainably low incomes, we must explore all options to assist farmers to remain on their farms, Matt Carthy has said.
Contributor on 19 May 2021
Blackgrass lessons from the UK
Blackgrass is a growing concern in Ireland, but it has long been a serious issue in Britain and the problems and experiences are recalled here by Sarah Cook from ADAS and farm manager, Andrew Mahon.
Caitríona Morrissey on 07 May 2021
Methane reduction is most cost-effective way to cut global warming – UN
A new United Nations report highlights the three areas where methane can be cut to reduce further global warming: fossil fuels, waste and agriculture.