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Horsch sprayer combo great fit for rolling Donegal hills
Peter Thomas Keaveney
Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with potato and grain grower Jamie Rankin, to find out how his Horsch spraying outfit has performed after its first seasons working on mixed terrain in Co Donegal.
21 February 2024 Farm machinery
Indian-built electric quad quietly gaining traction in Europe
The Powerland Tachyon is a new player in the world of electric ATVs, and has recently arrived in Ireland. Peter Thomas Keaveney put it through its paces.
7 February 2024 News
Syngenta spraying expert retires
Tom Gartland has retired from Syngenta after a career which has seen many changes.
Tillage management: wet weather leaves machinery parked
There is plenty of planning to be done on tillage farms at present. Seed and fertiliser need to be ordered.
31 January 2024 Husbandry
Lamma 2024: UK firm shows spot spraying solutions
Techneat Engineering showcased its spot spraying solutions at Lamma, including its new Weed Wizard ATV-mounted spraying system that identifies images though the use of a camera sensor.
24 January 2024 News
Weekend weather: overnight temperatures of -4°C
The cold weather is expected to continue over the weekend, with overnight temperatures of -4°C forecast in some areas.
12 January 2024 News
Tillage management: soil sampling, fertiliser planning and spraying
As drier weather comes, there are plenty of jobs to be done on tillage farms in January, from soil sampling to ordering seed and spraying where weather allows.
10 January 2024 Husbandry
Watch: the buzz of managing hedges for pollinators
Tipperary farmer John Fogarty explains how his farm hedgerows are managed to boost the population of plants and insects within them.
31 December 2023 Climate and environment
Weed control technology - what are the latest developments?
Weed control is going through a mini-revolution. For decades, herbicide was the solution to all weed problems, but this is quickly changing, writes Dermot Forristal, Teagasc Oak Park.
27 December 2023 Farm machinery
Amazone introduces new flagship Pantera 7004 self-propelled sprayer
At a press event in Germany, Amazone presented its new Pantera 7004, with a maximum spray tank capacity of 7,000l.
6 December 2023 Farm machinery
Tillage Management: planting, rules and ploughing
Dry weather over the last while has been a help in the fields. There are a lot of dates and rules to remember at present.
29 November 2023 Husbandry
Watch: Torquey 201hp four pot Valtra punching above its weight
Having bought their first Valtra back in 1999, Eamon and Sean Tracey have stuck with the Finish brand since, and today run five Valtras, including a new N175.
29 November 2023 Farm machinery