Environment
Silage set to remain critically important winter feed source
Approximately 19 million grass silage bales are made in Ireland on an annual basis, which is a figure that is...
Silage Wrap
Machinery News
Video: Combi round baler making no-net silage in Cavan
Main-season first-cut silage has kicked off over the past week on farms across Ireland with the arrival of more settled...
Agri-Business
€11 price 'stretch' for silage wrap shows it pays to shop around
Farmers have been encouraged to push for the keenest prices when buying farm inputs this spring – with the proof...
Rural Life
Over €13,000 raised in 'Go Purple' for Crumlin campaign
Just over €13,000 was raised in the ‘Go Purple’ for Crumlin campaign in 2017, as farmers across the country decided...
Grass
Silage wrap specs: What, if anything, is the difference?
When making baled silage, it is important to note what specifications of bale-wrap (film) you are getting. While ‘standard’ 750mm...
Rural Life
Glanbia rolls out its #PinkBales campaign for 2017
Glanbia Agribusiness has rolled out its #PinkBales campaign for 2017; all funds raised will go towards breast cancer awareness. Farmers around...
Rural Life
Farmers across Ireland 'Wrap It Pink' in support of Irish Cancer Society
For the third year running, Dairygold has launched its ‘Wrap It Pink’ campaign for 2017, in association with the Irish...
Grass
Is 'film & film' bale binding better than traditional net-wrap?
Over the last five years, the use of a wide polythene film to bind bales before wrapping has grown significantly. Supporters...
Rural Life
Purple silage wrap will help support Crumlin Children's Hospital
Irish farmers are being asked to buy purple silage wrap and net and help support Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin...