Efficiency

Data shows huge jump in farm productivity

The volume of agri food exports per person working in farming has jumped by a third over the last decade.

NEWS 23 August 2026

Data shows huge jump in farm productivity

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Maternal genetics and management key to success at IGA beef walk

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On farm performance of perennial ryegrass varieties

On farm performance of perennial ryegrass varieties

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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

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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 20 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 20 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 20 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 20 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 20 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 20 May 2026

NI solar powers on without grants

NI solar powers on without grants

Farmers in Northern Ireland are powering ahead with solar PV, despite no capital grants currently in place.

RENEWABLES 20 May 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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