slurry spreading

Options to consider when buying a new slurry tanker

With the list of optional equipment on slurry tankers now endless, Gary Abbott looks at some of the more important add-ons worth considering when buying a new farm spec slurry tanker.

FARM MACHINERY 7 January 2026

Options to consider when buying a new slurry tanker

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Are you set to thread lightly this spring?

Are you set to thread lightly this spring?

FARM MACHINERY 7 January 2026

Simple calibration for an accurate application

Simple calibration for an accurate application

FARM MACHINERY 7 January 2026

Beef Management: calving preparation, slurry and grazing infrastructure

Beef Management: calving preparation, slurry and grazing infrastructure

Beef Management: calving preparation, slurry and grazing infrastructure

MANAGEMENT 7 January 2026

Do you need to spread slurry using LESS equipment in 2026?

Do you need to spread slurry using LESS equipment in 2026?

Do you need to spread slurry using LESS equipment in 2026?

SCHEMES 7 January 2026

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Editorial: slurry rules adherence

Editorial: slurry rules adherence

Adam Woods takes a look at the importance of adhering to the slurry spreading rules to avoid any damage to water quality.

EDITORIAL 14 November 2025

From snow groomer to slurry spreader

From snow groomer to slurry spreader

Fergal O’Sullivan caught up with Kerry contractor Donal Browne, to find out why he imported a 400hp Pistenbully snow groomer from the Czech Republic and repurposed it for umbilical slurry spreading.

FARM MACHINERY 14 November 2025

From contractor to slurry equipment manufacturer

From contractor to slurry equipment manufacturer

After building his own dribble bar five years ago, Monaghan contractor Graeme Martin unexpectedly established a slurry equipment business, which has built over 500 units since, Gary Abbott writes.

FARM MACHINERY 14 November 2025

Slurry spreading season opens for Zone A on Tuesday

Slurry spreading season opens for Zone A on Tuesday

Next Tuesday 13 January, the slurry spreading season will open for farmers in Zone A counties.

NEWS 14 November 2025

Starting 2026 on a positive footing

Starting 2026 on a positive footing

There are numerous important dates that farmers need to mindful of across nitrates and schemes, with a selection of the most common dates outlined here to make planning easier.

SCHEMES 14 November 2025

No complaints about slurry ban, says Muir

No complaints about slurry ban, says Muir

The current closed period for slurry spreading will not be changed as part of the ongoing review of the Nutrients Action Programme.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 November 2025

Final chance for ACRES rare breeds declaration

Final chance for ACRES rare breeds declaration

Farmers must submit their 2024 declaration of stock numbers and supporting documentation by 15 November 2025.

SCHEMES 14 November 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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