Forage
Gary Abbott on 19 Jan 2022
Tyrone contractor to auction off entire fleet
Mid Ulster Auctions is set to host an online timed auction of a full contracting fleet on behalf of Tyrone based contractor JWT Engineering starting 28 January and ending 1 February.
Kieran Mailey on 12 Jan 2022
Silage sampling – do you know what you are feeding your ewes?
The programme farmers have all had their silage sampled, helping to make best use of concentrates in the runup to lambing.
Kieran Mailey on 29 Dec 2021
Five tips for grazing forage brassica crops
Forage crops can reduce the cost of wintering cattle, but there are some things to remember from a management point of view.
Kieran Mailey on 26 Dec 2021
Time for a mid-winter fodder budget
Carrying out a fodder budget at the end of the year will determine if there is enough silage to last until turnout.
Brian Nicholson on 08 Dec 2021
Farmer Writes: December a time to get paperwork done
I find this is the month of the year that I can get a lot of paper work done, writes Brian Nicholson.
Gary Abbott on 02 Dec 2021
Fendt to relocate forage wagon production
From September 2022, Fendt will transfer production of its Tigo forage wagons within Germany from its Waldstetten factory to Wolfenbüttel.
Kieran Mailey on 13 Nov 2021
Beef management: five tips for managing the silage pit
A well-managed silage pit will reduce the amount of heating and waste fodder accumulating over winter.
Stephen Robb on 10 Nov 2021
Climate Action Plan: lots of potential in renewables energy plans
The Climate Action Plan sets hugely ambitious targets for the renewable sector writes Stephen Robb.
Darren Carty on 10 Nov 2021
Farming designs: time and labour-saving ideas
We are looking for your best building features and labour-saving initiatives to build a collection of designs that can share invaluable time saving ideas with other readers.
Stephen Robb on 05 Nov 2021
Climate Action Plan: 80,000ac of feedstock needed to supply AD plants
Producing feedstock for anaerobic digestion plants is seen as one of the key measures listed to help agriculture reduce its emissions
Gary Abbott on 04 Nov 2021
Atkins Birr hosts open day on Saturday
Atkins Farm Machinery Birr will host an open day this Saturday 6 November, from 10am until 4pm. Some of the latest machines from Fendt, Pöttinger, Bredal and Bogballe will be on display.
Kieran Mailey on 27 Oct 2021
Is barley a better bet than compound rations this winter?
With rising feed costs, is feeding barley as the only form of supplementary feed an option for cattle this winter?
Aidan Brennan on 20 Oct 2021
Increasing dry matter intake in housed dairy cows
Aidan Brennan looks at some factors affecting dry matter intake and performance of cows producing milk over the winter months.
Declan Marren on 17 Oct 2021
Top tips for grazing forage crops
Grazing forage crops over the winter is a great way to reduce winter feed costs on beef farms, where it is suitable to do so.
Gary Abbott on 14 Oct 2021
Drive motor updates for Scorpion models
Claas has updated the hydostatic drive motor in a number of Scorpion models. Select models will now feature the Varipower 2 twin motor from the Jaguar forage harvester range
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 13 Oct 2021
Claas reveals new side-mounted mower
Claas has added a new 4.2m-wide, rear-mounted, flagship mower to its Disco range, namely the 4400 Contour.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 13 Oct 2021
Kverneland and Kubota acquire 80% of ROC
The Kverneland Group has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 80% of the shares in the ROC Company, the Italian merger manufacturer.
Contributor on 13 Oct 2021
Dairylink: winter feeding the CAFRE dairy herd
Dr Alastair Boyle, dairy technologist, and Jim Fulton, assistant farm manager, outline plans to manage the CAFRE dairy herd this winter.
Gary Abbott on 07 Oct 2021
3m transport width for entire Krone Big X range
Thanks to a new 680/80 R38 front tyre, the Krone Big X 680,780, 880 and 1180 now meet a 3m transport width.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 06 Oct 2021
SIP unveils new eight- and 12-rotor tedders
Slovenian machinery manufacturer SIP has taken the wraps off its new eight- and 12-rotor tedders.