Efficiency

How rotary parlours and solar panels are future-proofing two dairy farms

Brendan Horan looks at some Irish farms investing in new dairy equipment to improve milking efficiency and reduce running costs on dairy farms.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 2 September 2026

How rotary parlours and solar panels are future-proofing two dairy farms

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Data shows huge jump in farm productivity

Data shows huge jump in farm productivity

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Maternal genetics and management key to success at IGA beef walk

Maternal genetics and management key to success at IGA beef walk

GRASS & FEEDING 5 August 2026

On farm performance of perennial ryegrass varieties

On farm performance of perennial ryegrass varieties

On farm performance of perennial ryegrass varieties

RESEEDING 29 July 2026

First look as Claas launches new generation of Axion 8 tractors

First look as Claas launches new generation of Axion 8 tractors

First look as Claas launches new generation of Axion 8 tractors

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Krone adds smart features to new Swadro TC 1250 Pro rake

Krone adds smart features to new Swadro TC 1250 Pro rake

Krone's Swadro TC 1250 Pro four-rotor rake has gained new features including load sensing hydraulics, Isobus control and other smart functions to improve comfort and efficiency.

NEWS 27 May 2026

DLG Field Days 2026: autonomy takes centre stage

DLG Field Days 2026: autonomy takes centre stage

The DLG Field Days demonstration event recently took place in Germany, where autonomy proved a core focus, Dermot Forristal was in attendance and reports on the latest technological developments.

FARM MACHINERY 27 May 2026

Technical efficiency increasing on pig farms, Teagasc report shows

Technical efficiency increasing on pig farms, Teagasc report shows

In 2025, Teagasc profit monitor farms saw increased efficiency in key areas including the number of pigs born alive per litter, pigs produced per sow and feed conversion from weaning to sale.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Making pellets from chicken manure at scale

Making pellets from chicken manure at scale

Getting manure out of Northern Ireland is a key strategy for dealing with its nutrient challenges, and SoilWorx is doing this at scale, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 27 May 2026

Finishers assess wreckage of their worst winter

Finishers assess wreckage of their worst winter

Any gains from a bumper year in 2025 have been completely washed away by toughest winter for cattle finishers since the dark days of BSE in the 1990s.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Why modern implements require more than just horsepower

Why modern implements require more than just horsepower

Farmers must understand farm machinery hydraulic requirements to achieve functionality, save fuel and reduce downtime, writes Fergal O’Sullivan.

FARM MACHINERY 27 May 2026

Bioeconomy kicking into gear

Bioeconomy kicking into gear

Attendees at the National Bioeconomy Summit last week were reminded that there is no such thing as a waste, just an opportunity writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 27 May 2026

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