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Home Farm: change of tillage plans
Matt Dempsey
Even if we don’t get to sow the spring barley until 1 May, we can still be confident of getting a crop that’s usable as either arable silage or as usable grain and straw.
22 February 2024 News
Farmhand announces retrofit reverse fan discount
Farmhand, the importer of Zuidberg front linkage kits and Flexxaire reverse fan solutions, has just announced €500 off every Flexxaire fan when bought with a Zuidberg PTO until 31 March.
14 February 2024 News
First AgXeed autonomous tractor arrives in Ireland
The first autonomous agricultural robot from Dutch company AgXeed has arrived in Ireland. Peter Thomas Keaveney sat down with AgXeed head of sales Peter Robinson to find out more.
Lamma 2024: New cab and transmission for McConnel Agribuggy
Featuring a new cab and hydrostatic transmission, McConnel’s latest Agribuggy V300 self-propelled made its first public appearance at Lamma 2024.
24 January 2024 Farm machinery
Raft of scheme extensions introduced
Farmers now have extra time to submit payment claims under the National Farm Safety Measure and National Liming Programme, and more time to apply to the Soil Sampling Programme.
1 November 2023 Schemes
Farm Safety Measure deadline approaching
Farmers still have a chance to avail of the 60% grant aid on the purchase of PTO covers and quad bike helmets.
25 October 2023 Farm safety
Five farm maintenance jobs to complete before winter
With cattle housed, outlined are five jobs to consider as the winter feeding routine gets underway.
21 October 2023 Management
Deadline for farm safety measure extended
The scheme provides a financial contribution to participating farmers covering 60% of the eligible cost of helmets and PTO covers.
27 September 2023 News