Machinery
Vaderstad cultivator breaks new record for Nexat
What is claimed to be the world’s largest cultivator has been put together by Vaderstad for the Nexat gantry system...
Soil compaction
Tillage
Getting to grips with the challenge of soil compaction in tillage soils
One dry harvest does not undo the problems of soil compaction that have built up on tillage farms over the...
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RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards open
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Machinery
Michelin UltraFlex tyres for NH's flagship combine
Michelin is launching two new CerexBib tyre sizes which have been specially designed for the New Holland CR11 combine harvester,...
Tillage
Protecting soils from the impact of heavy machinery
Modern tillage farming practices make soils more vulnerable to the impact of heavy machinery and traffic volumes. But, according to...
Tillage
Crops Forum: Will Ireland's water quality affect nitrates derogation?
A leading academic has indicated that Ireland may well lose its nitrates derogation, with the issue of water quality being...
Machinery
On-land plough and power harrows from Pottinger
The plough is set to be with us for a long while yet, and manufacturers are by no means giving...
Grass
The uses of soil aeration in grassland farming
Soil aeration has long been recognised as a technique that will deliver improved drainage and enhanced root growth in a...
Dairy
Assessing and rectifying soil compaction after a wet 12 months
Soil compaction has become a significant problem on livestock farms, due to the above average rainfall of the past year....
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Longevity and a strong calf rearing system at Pennbury Farm
Calving 540 cows in seven and a half weeks requires stamina, good organisational skills and a calf rearing system that...
Tillage
The challenge of poorly drained land on tillage farms
Wet years will always flag up issues that relate to poorly drained land on tillage farms. Undoubtedly, 2023 was one...
Tillage
Tillage: The importance of crop establishment
The importance of crop establishment cannot be stressed enough. It is the most critical period within all tillage life-cycles, as...
Tillage
Tillage: Threat of compaction in tillage soils
Many challenges have occurred as a result of this year’s wet harvest, one being the threat of compaction in tillage...
Tillage Technical
‘Soils Day’: 2030 deadline for 70% of soils to be 'healthy'
The recent Teagasc ‘Soils Day’ attracted a large turnout of farmers from across the country to Johnstown Castle in Co....
Machinery News
BKT eases the pressure by 55% with latest CFO tyres
There is already a good deal of information on the side of agricultural tyres and yet there is more planned...
Machinery News
Narrow body and wider tyres for latest Joskin spreader
Getting solid muck distrbuted evenly across ground in conditions which may not be conducive to preserving soil structure is an...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Dairy Technical
Soil compaction a potentially limiting factor on many farms
One of the main messages highlighted at a recent Teagasc farm walk was that soil compaction will limit the amount...
Tillage Technical
Oilseed rape not a solution to soil compaction problems
Many growers might think that oilseed rape (OSR), with its long tap root, is an answer to the problems caused...
Tillage
Harvest season: Modern combines and ground compaction
Modern combines may have more bells and whistles than older models, But they are also much larger machines. This means...
Machinery News
Shallow subsoiling with Spaldings' latest Flatlift design
It has generally been the case that tractor power has increased at a rate faster than implement manufacturers have developed...