Rural Life
Farm Focus: 600-day lactation at multifaceted German farm
Some patterns of farming are so well established that to think beyond what is considered the accepted norm, is to...
robot
Machinery News
Lely Discovery Collector C2 combats lameness in cattle
Lely launched its Discovery Collector C2 earlier this year, claiming it to be a revolutionary manure-collecting robot which cleans floors...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
N.Ireland
Driving efficiency and sustainability with robotic milking
Securing optimal levels of carbon reduction within a robotic milking enterprise was the focus of a recent farm walk. The...
Machinery
Ploughing 2022: Machine of the Year award recognises advance in autonomy
The seemingly invincible march of technology was recognised at the 2022 National Ploughing Championships 2022, with the National Ploughing Association...
Opinion
Robotic milking: We can’t hold back the tide of progress
I was asked to speak at a farmers’ meeting in Co. Longford some months ago, ostensibly to discuss my then...