Silage

Farmer Writes: relief at a clear TB test

Buyers are asking more questions around fertility and health status now, so having all testing done and paperwork in order definitely helps when trying to move stock.

FARMER WRITES 13 May 2026

Farmer Writes: relief at a clear TB test

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Farmer Writes: an escapee heifer

Farmer Writes: an escapee heifer

FARMER WRITES 6 May 2026

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

BUILDINGS 6 May 2026

Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

NEWS 6 May 2026

Grass 2026: Silage compactors go head-to-head

Grass 2026: Silage compactors go head-to-head

Grass 2026: Silage compactors go head-to-head

FARM MACHINERY 6 May 2026

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Grass 2026: Battle of the bale chasers

Grass 2026: Battle of the bale chasers

When it comes to self-loading bale chasers, Wilson Engineering and Keltec are two household names, both of which demonstrated at Grass 2026, write Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney.

FARM MACHINERY 29 April 2026

Grass 2026: Irish manufacturers show latest in trailer tech

Grass 2026: Irish manufacturers show latest in trailer tech

Two Carlow manufacturers showcased their latest trailer engineering wares, from electronic steering systems to push off silage trailers.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Contractor to pay tractor driver €500 over silage season employment dispute

Contractor to pay tractor driver €500 over silage season employment dispute

The driver submitted a claim that his termination of employment was unreasonable and unjustified during peak silage season

NEWS 29 April 2026

Silage 2026 photo competition: send us your photos

Silage 2026 photo competition: send us your photos

To enter this year's competition, fill out the form below with your details and attach your photo.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Galway farmer denies kicking neighbour in testicles in row over machinery noise

Galway farmer denies kicking neighbour in testicles in row over machinery noise

Prosecuting sergeant Christy Browne said the injured party, Gerry Mulkerrins, was in bed that night after 11pm when he was disturbed by noise from his neighbours’ farm. Dara Bradley reports.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Editorial: Irish machinery on global stage

Editorial: Irish machinery on global stage

It hits home how far we have come in terms of the advancement of silage making.

VIEWPOINTS 29 April 2026

Confessions of an Irish contractor

Confessions of an Irish contractor

Silage contractors were bemoaning the dearth of drivers for the season ahead and seeking some divine inspiration at Grass 2026.

DEALER 29 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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