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IAM to return to Ratheniska with a flurry of exhibits
Gary Abbott
IAM Agricultural Machinery is set to display a wide array of machines from the renowned Strautmann, Bomford, Hardi and Farmdroid brands.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
10 tips for harvesting autumn silage
Where farmers are taking advantage of improve weather to harvest silage, outlined are some tips to saving fodder in autumn. Kieran Mailey writes.
31 August 2024 Management
Five management tasks for autumn-calving herds
As autumn calving activity steps up on suckler farms, outlined are some tasks to keep on top of during September.
Gardaí urge farmers to be vigilant after theft of bales in Thurles
Gardaí in Thurles have advised farmers to put up hunting cameras if they have bales in fields or isolated areas.
30 August 2024 News
Sharp decline in 2024 grass yields
AgriSearch data from the GrassCheck farms shows a decline in growth and grass yields year-on-year.
28 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Wet grazing conditions increasing tetany risks
Cows are at an increased risk of developing grass tetany when grazing wet, lush swards.
27 August 2024 Management
Completing a fodder budget after second-cut silage
Carrying out a fodder budget after second-cut silage is time well spent.
13 August 2024 l2
Silage analysis shows low quality in first cuts
Silage analysis of first-cut forages in NI show reduced energy and digestibility levels in 2024.
31 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Ten tips to address a fodder shortage
With concerns over fodder reserves, Kieran Mailey outlines some options to help meet winter feed requirements on livestock farms.
24 July 2024 Management
Part-time grazing a spring-calving herd
John Morton hosted a Fane Valley event on his farm in Co Armagh.
10 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Claas unwraps new beefed up combi baler
Claas has taken the wraps of its new Rollant 630 RC Uniwrap combination baler - the new model has been revised from front to back featuring a stronger chassis, improved pickup, wrapping unit and more.
4 July 2024 Farm machinery
Claas updates Disco mower lineup
Claas has added seven new Disco mower models to its offering, including a new Disco 8500 Trend basic butterfly option and a new auger grouping system for its Disco 9300 non-conditioner model.
4 July 2024 Farm machinery