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Machinery
How use of augmented reality could transform the industry
Peter Thomas Keaveney
Fergal O’Sullivan talks to Sarah Wilkinson from TeamViewer about an off-the-shelf proven augmented reality commercial technology, which may be able to help with the shortage of mechanics.
21 August 2024 News
New slurry rules on way for 15,000 farmers
From next year, farmers with a stocking rate of between 100kg of organic nitrogen per hectare and 129kg N/ha will be banned from using splash plates.
19 August 2024 News
National Genotyping Programme deadline extended
Farmers who are involved in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme are encouraged to apply to the National Genotyping Programme and they can receive double tissue calf tags.
Dairy management: How to fix the shock in the electric fencer
Aidan Brennan looks at some of the options for improving the shock in the electric fencer, along with the importance of lime and taking a holiday.
7 August 2024 Management
Cheap and effective additions to milking parlours
Thomas Condon outlines five low-cost additions to milking parlours that are simple, effective and improve efficiency.
4 August 2024 Dairy Equipment
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
31 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Planning appeals on farm building works must stop - IFA
The IFA has said that farmer planning applications cannot be open to obstruction by false and unfounded claims.
31 July 2024 News
Dondale hosts 2024 IHFA open day
Adam Woods reports from the IHFA national open day held on the Dondale Farm in Co Kildare last week.
17 July 2024 Pedigree
Slim dairy beef margins in early years
The farm is budgeting for a selling price of €4.70/kg for the typical O grade carcase from this type of operation.
10 July 2024 Viewpoints
Leading on sustainability in Co Limerick
Gearóid Maher’s approach to farming shows how social and environmental sustainability can underpin a profitable dairy enterprise, writes Brendan Dunford.
29 June 2024 Footprint Farmers
Lakeland CEO says further job losses are inevitable if factories aren’t full
Comments come as Ireland’s second-largest co-op continues efficiency drive
26 June 2024 News
Securing your future in beef farming
Paul Crosson takes a look at what will be covered on the two main stands at BEEF 2024.
22 June 2024 Breeding & health