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Farmer Writes: is this one of the great summers of our time?

The summers of 1976 and 1977 were very hot and I have vivid memories of replacing a fan belt on the New Holland 1540S combine in unbearable heat.

FARMER WRITES 29 July 2026

Farmer Writes: is this one of the great summers of our time?

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Retrofit pre-chop gives old Hesston a fresh edge

Retrofit pre-chop gives old Hesston a fresh edge

FARM MACHINERY 29 July 2026

Extremely early spring barley harvest in dry weather

Extremely early spring barley harvest in dry weather

NEWS 22 July 2026

All farmers to be accepted into the Straw Incorporation Measure

All farmers to be accepted into the Straw Incorporation Measure

All farmers to be accepted into the Straw Incorporation Measure

NEWS 22 July 2026

Share your views: what are hay and straw costing in your area

Share your views: what are hay and straw costing in your area

Share your views: what are hay and straw costing in your area

NEWS 21 July 2026

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Watch: fire services respond to straw bales on fire in Dublin

Watch: fire services respond to straw bales on fire in Dublin

The fire took place in a field near the Hermitage golf course on Sunday.

NEWS 14 July 2026

Lorry load of straw lost in Leitrim fire

Lorry load of straw lost in Leitrim fire

Lorry driver Paddy O’Rourke highlighted the significantly increased risk of fire due to the current hot dry spell.

NEWS 14 July 2026

Beef Management: grass supplies, marginal ground, and hay and straw purchases

Beef Management: grass supplies, marginal ground, and hay and straw purchases

Martin Merrick gives advice around managing grass amid the dry weather, completing maintenance work on marginal ground and securing some fodder and bedding amid good supplies on the market.

MANAGEMENT 14 July 2026

Farmer Writes: harvesting by hook or by crook

Farmer Writes: harvesting by hook or by crook

The onset of harvest today is positively boring towards this carry on, but chances are your ancestors were at it centuries ago.

FARMER WRITES 14 July 2026

Dream harvest for winter barley in NI

Dream harvest for winter barley in NI

Growers in Co Down suggest there is a ready market for good quality straw, with prices generally picking up at last year’s levels.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 July 2026

Growers hit out at lack of clarity on straw scheme

Growers hit out at lack of clarity on straw scheme

Farmers have begun chopping straw while awaiting confirmation of their SIM approval.

NEWS 14 July 2026

Farmers are harvesting oats with no idea if they can chop straw under SIM

Farmers are harvesting oats with no idea if they can chop straw under SIM

Farmers across the country are continuing to harvest crops, but have no idea if they will be paid under the Straw Incorporation Measure or not.

NEWS 14 July 2026

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Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

Farmers looking to strengthen performance inside the farm gate are invited to attend a practical roadshow designed to help build more profitable, efficient and resilient dairy farms beyond 2026.

Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

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