Safety
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 31 Mar 2021
First Bobcat compact wheel loader rolls off production line
Bobcat has announced that the company’s first new compact wheel loader, the L85 model, is now in full production at its plant in the Czech Republic.
on 30 Mar 2021
Timber croc special offer
Don't miss out on a special offer of €220 (usually €230) for a Timber Croc log holder which includes free regatta fleece, hat and axe.
Amy Forde on 17 Mar 2021
Lack of animal remedy records main issue in Bord Bia audits
A total of 197 herds were found to be ineligible for quality assurance certification last year due to critical or major non-compliances that were not rectified in the close-out period.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 10 Mar 2021
Doosan launches ‘transparent bucket’ for loaders
Doosan has launched what it claims is the industry’s first loader ‘transparent bucket’ system, allowing the loader driver to see blind spots in front of the bucket on a monitor in the cab.
Contributor on 09 Mar 2021
Week 22 study guide answers: Always put safety first
As part of last weeks’ study guide, Pat Curtin asked students a number questions in the student activities, please find answers below.
Amy Forde on 24 Feb 2021
Agri Aware launches new farm safety pilot for schools
A dedicated farm safe schools pilot programme aims to kickstart farm safety conversations in classrooms nationwide.
Darren Carty on 20 Feb 2021
Meath student designs A to Z awareness posters for carbon footprint and COVID-19
The posters, designed by transition year student Levi Fagan, are aimed at raising the awareness of important topics in an easy-to-follow manner.
Niall Hurson on 13 Feb 2021
Local authorities must be forced to maintain hedges during closed period - FCI
The FCI has called for stronger legislation to be put in place which reassures local authorities that they can maintain all roadside hedges and trees during the closed period.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 10 Feb 2021
John Deere pulls out of Agritechnica
Despite John Deere pulling out of Agritechnica 2021, other brands such as Claas, AGCO and SDF have registered to attend, while the DLG said 90% of the exhibition spaces are already booked up.
Barry Cassidy on 05 Feb 2021
Contractors seek two-week extension to hedge-cutting dates
The body representing farm contractors has called for a two week extension to the hedge-cutting period, as wet weather has restricted working conditions.
Contributor on 03 Feb 2021
Health and safety when handling fertiliser
Teagasc health and safety specialist Francis Bligh looks at the actions to prevent injury when handling fertiliser.
Declan Marren on 03 Feb 2021
When to intervene when calving the cow
Knowing when, and when not, to intervene with a calving cow can be a difficult judgement to make. Declan Marren writes
Niall Hurson on 03 Feb 2021
LAMMA Show postponed until 2022
The 2021 LAMMA Show has been cancelled due to COVID-19 safety concerns.
Kieran Mailey on 02 Feb 2021
Five safety tips when assisting cows at calving time
Cows can become extremely temperamental at calving time, so always keep safety in mind when giving animals assistance. Outlined are five tips to improve safety when calving cows.
Aidan Brennan on 27 Jan 2021
COVID-19 guidelines for farmers this spring
Aidan Brennan outlines some steps farmers can take to help protect themselves and their family from COVID-19 this spring
Niall Hurson on 19 Jan 2021
Current farm safety policies are ineffective - FG senator
The Department is looking for new and innovative ways of dealing with farm safety challenges within the sector.
Lorcan Allen on 18 Jan 2021
Trade volumes at Dublin Port down 50% on normal levels
The level of trade between Ireland and the UK has halved in the first weeks of 2021 as a result of the changes to customs and SPS procedures brought about by Brexit.
Kieran Mailey on 16 Jan 2021
Beef management: five tips for spreading slurry in early spring
With the slurry season opening in parts of the country, Kieran Mailey outlines some tips for making best use of the slurry applications in early spring.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 13 Jan 2021
FCI urge safety at slurry and to order parts in advance
FCI is urging contractors to ensure that safety remains a top priority as the slurry spreading season kicks off in some areas of the country.
Stephen Robb on 12 Jan 2021
UK grants emergency use of sugar beet pesticide
Sugar beet crops all across the EU and the UK have suffered severe losses in 2020 from beet virus yellows.