Agri-Business
Vogelsang was, for many years, considered a rather obscure manufacturer of macerators that existed somewhere over there on the continent.
N.Ireland
An Independent MLA has called for "greater flexibility and fairness" in how slurry spreading regulations are applied in Northern Ireland.
A TUV agricultural spokesperson has highlighted what he regards as the hypocrisy of Northern Ireland Water in terms of pollution
NI Water has reminded farmers to be mindful when spreading slurry or manure before the closed period, which begins on October 15, 2025.
Dairy
The closed period for slurry application in the autumn commences on October 1, which means that today is the last day of the year to...
The last day to spread slurry this year is Tuesday, September 30, which means there is only a few days left to get the remaining slurry in...
Environment
There is more focus on water quality than ever in Ireland and farmers are being urged to follow the rules and protect the important resource.
Farmers for Action (FFA) has called for the deregulation of agriculture in the UK. But what does this mean in practical terms?
In 2023 Ireland was compliant with EU Emissions Reduction targets across all five major pollutants:...
Beef
From January 1, 2025 the use of low emission slurry spreading (LESS) has become compulsory on farms stocked at 100kg N/ha or above.
Rural Life
As slurry spreading season is fully underway, gardaí have issued a safety appeal to farmers, contractors and road users.
Getting the timing right and getting the rate of application right for nitrogen (N) and slurry are key to growing grass in the early spring..
The IFI has called on farmers to take all necessary precautions while spreading slurry in order to protect water courses.
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has warned contractors and farmers on the dangers associated with slurry.
Tillage
Teagasc is confirming that slurry is a valuable fertiliser for tillage crops; it offers many benefits when managed and applied correctly.
Dairy Technical
With Zone A and Zone B now open for slurry spreading, it is important for farmers to remember that weather and ground conditions can...
Farmers in Zone A will be permitted to spread slurry and Farm Yard Manure (FYM) from tomorrow, Monday, January 13.
The slurry spreading period is set to open in the coming weeks and so farmers should be testing slurry in the yard and get an...
Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has called on Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to defer the splash plate ban.
Machinery
The latest series of lightweight booms from Vogelsang are designed for smaller tankers with spreading widths up to 12 metres
The Tánaiste has said that he will "talk to" the Minister for Agriculture, in relation to issues on hilly grounds and LESS equipment.
The ICSA has called for a two-week extension to the slurry spreading deadline to allow farmers to use improved ground conditions
Following the confirmation that the dribble bar will not be aided under (Targeted Agriculture...
