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Contractors key to unlocking liquid fertiliser’s potential on grassland

Fergal O’Sullivan investigates what is involved in getting set up to apply liquid fertiliser, the advantages it offers and whats involved in modifying a conventional sprayer to suit the task

FARM MACHINERY 4 February 2026

Contractors key to unlocking liquid fertiliser’s potential on grassland

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FCI contractor charges guide rise 4% as costs continue to climb

FCI contractor charges guide rise 4% as costs continue to climb

NEWS 4 February 2026

Farmer Writes: looking forward to spring

Farmer Writes: looking forward to spring

FARMER WRITES 29 January 2026

Nokian block pattern tyres widens appeal for Cork contractor

Nokian block pattern tyres widens appeal for Cork contractor

Nokian block pattern tyres widens appeal for Cork contractor

FARM MACHINERY 28 January 2026

Lamma 2026: Scania Schuitemaker silage truck combo

Lamma 2026: Scania Schuitemaker silage truck combo

Lamma 2026: Scania Schuitemaker silage truck combo

NEWS 22 January 2026

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Dairy Management: spreading slurry and preparing for calving

Dairy Management: spreading slurry and preparing for calving

Aidan Brennan has some advice for farmers worried about wet land with slurry tanks filling up.

MANAGEMENT 17 December 2025

Dairy Management: ground conditions not good for slurry spreading

Dairy Management: ground conditions not good for slurry spreading

Farmers and contractors are reporting difficult ground conditions for spreading slurry, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 17 December 2025

Simple calibration for an accurate application

Simple calibration for an accurate application

When using LESS applicators, the working width will likely differ from the splash plate, meaning it is time to rethink forward speed and emptying time to achieve the same application rate.

FARM MACHINERY 17 December 2025

AgNav needs tillage farmers - Teagasc

AgNav needs tillage farmers - Teagasc

Eoin Woulfe of Teagasc said that farmers need the verification that AGNav can provide of low-carbon Irish tillage farming, but AgNav needs farmer participation first.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Cool job going down south

Cool job going down south

If you've enjoyed driving farm machinery in the snow, then The Dealer may have found a job to suit you.

DEALER 17 December 2025

Applications open for new TAMs grant to replace shed roofs

Applications open for new TAMs grant to replace shed roofs

This new grant aid support will be available under the farm safety measure of TAMS.

NEWS 17 December 2025

John Deere revamps forager lineup to peak at 1,020hp

John Deere revamps forager lineup to peak at 1,020hp

At a press event in the Netherlands, John Deere showcased its latest wares for 2026, with the highlight being its new 11 model F8 and F9 self-propelled foragers, which now peak at 1,020hp.

FARM MACHINERY 17 December 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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