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James Strain on 13 Apr 2021
Farmer Writes: spring has most definitely not sprung
James Strain struggles with changeable weather on his home farm, as poor weather affects field and grazing conditions.
Adam Woods on 07 Apr 2021
Beef Managment: silage fertiliser, labour efficiency and breeding prep
With silage fertiliser being spread on beef farms, we take a look at what amounts and types should eb going out and we also take a look at streamlining things in the yard after a busy spring
Gary Abbott on 07 Apr 2021
Contractor profile: Running a Deere fleet in Co Meath
Gary Abbott travelled to meet Stephen Mohan, a successful Co Meath agricultural contractor having started out the business 15 years ago at the age of nineteen.
Kieran Mailey on 03 Apr 2021
Five tips for reducing the risk of tetany in suckler cows
Spring is a period when weather can be extremely variable, putting suckler cows sucking a calf at a higher risk of grass tetany. Following the outlined tips can reduce this risk.
Gary Abbott on 31 Mar 2021
Virtual Machinery Day: LESS application methods go head-to-head
As part of Virtual Machinery Day we put each of the low emission slurry spreading (LESS) systems to the test, to find out what the differences really are.
David Wright on 31 Mar 2021
Getting the energy and protein right in silage
Bad silage is a very expensive feed maintains Dr Dave Davies from Silage Solutions.
David Wright on 31 Mar 2021
Opportunities and challenges in growing crops
The island of Ireland needs to learn from the past and get back to a mixed farming model, researchers claim.
Declan Marren on 31 Mar 2021
Grass+ Beef: weather woes for western counties
Grass supply on farms is quite good across the country but heavy rain in the west and north-west is disrupting grazing plans.
Brian Nicholson on 31 Mar 2021
Farmer Writes: last group of ewes start lambing
Brian Nicholson is on the home stretch with lambing and is also looking at spreading pig slurry in the coming weeks.
on 30 Mar 2021
Major products are tough, simple and reliable
“Our machines are built to last, so we make every effort to design and use premium components and processes to improve performance and increase lifespan,” says Martin Walsh at the Mayo-based company.
Barry Cassidy on 29 Mar 2021
Man suspected of spreading septic tank waste along road arrested
A suspect tractor and slurry tanker was identified by gardaí after reports the contents of a septic tank were disposed along the N8.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 24 Mar 2021
Bunning adds two new spreaders
Bunning has extended its range of Lowlander Mk4 Compact rear discharge dung spreaders, with two new models to complement the existing 105C TVA.
on 24 Mar 2021
Grass+Dairy: predicted growth slows as cold spell forecast
John Crowe and Declan Marren discuss grass growth and predicting the start date of the second rotation.
Gary Abbott on 17 Mar 2021
Agrigear – Establishing a good grip in the Irish tyre market
Gary Abbott caught up with Fred Clarke, founder of Co Cavan based Agrigear Ltd, one of Ireland’s leading tyre and wheel suppliers, to find out more about the business 41 years on.
Karen McCabe on 17 Mar 2021
Farmer Writes: field conditions are deplorable for mid-March
This week, Karen McCabe writes about calving, dealing with the weather and laminitis.
Aidan Brennan on 15 Mar 2021
Dairy management: good weather beckons
Aidan Brennan goes through some important tasks, with good weather on the way.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 10 Mar 2021
Newtown Engineering takes wraps off novel dribble bar system
Limerick firm Newtown Engineering has just taken the wraps off its new patented front mounted dribble bar design. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
Darren Carty on 10 Mar 2021
Recording of organic fertiliser movements going online
A transitional period whereby the Department will accept both online and hardcopy records will be in place until 1 July 2021, after which date the online system will be mandatory.
Lorcan Allen on 10 Mar 2021
Easyfix acquires low-emission slurry management system
Easyfix, the Galway-based agribusiness, has acquired a new slurry management system which dramatically reduces ammonia emissions from stored slurry.
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.