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Teagasc Crops Forum Mapping the Future for Tillage Farming in Ireland

22 Sep , 2023  

The Teagasc Crops Forum discussed the latest agronomy issues facing farmers and also how to shape the future of the tillage industry. It took place as a hybrid event, in the Killashee Hotel, Naas, County Kildare and also as a live webinar. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) presented data on cereal […]

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Minister launches new Livestock Simulators

22 Sep , 2023  

At the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Minister of State with responsibility for Farm Safety at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, announced the launch of 11 calving simulators and 11 injecting simulators for use in Teagasc agricultural colleges and research and innovation centres. Demonstration models of the new simulators are […]

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Combat insect and crop disease post harvest

22 Sep , 2023  

Harvest season is in full swing. Besides handling all the post harvest processing, now is the time to manage all the crop residue.  It means early preparation to remove stalk stubble so insects like corn borers and leafrollers have no chance to leave everlasting damage to future crops. The Major Cyclone mower is designed for […]

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Time-saving DataSync upgrade improves accuracy and efficiency

22 Sep , 2023  

John Deere Operations Center users can now update field data across their entire machinery fleet in real time. DataSync has been introduced to eradicate the time taken to manually change records on each in-cab display – usually done via a USB stick – and ensure that stored field data is accurate. Field names, boundary changes, guidance […]

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John Deere 9RX’s high fuel efficiency helps set a new 24-hour record

22 Sep , 2023  

John Deere and soil cultivation specialists Bednar have set a new cultivation record of 769.4 hectares in 24 hours, beating the previous record set in 2007 by 125.4 ha. This result was achieved using the 691 hp John Deere 9RX 640 and a prototype of the Bednar Swifterdisc XE Mega with a working width of […]

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Organic Village to showcase benefits of Organic Farming at 2023 National Ploughing Championships

18 Sep , 2023  

More than 40 organic businesses, food producers, processors, and advisory services will be in situ at a dedicated “Organic Village” marquee at this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois. Co-hosted by National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS) and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the Organic Village will be a one-stop shop […]

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Talamh Contracts has hit the ground running 

6 Sep , 2023  

Operating out of Lusk, Co Dublin, Talamh Contracts Ltd is an environmental road maintenance specialist and contracting business renowned for its excellent service. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant caught up with company co-director Cillian Burke to find out what it has been up to lately.  Business continues to go strong at Talamh Contracts since being […]

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“Forests are best served by farmers” – Marina Conway (Western Forestry Co-op)

30 Aug , 2023  

Thanks to the unprecedented range of generous supports available to farmers, there has never been a better time to consider combining farming and forestry. We touched base with Western Forestry Co-op CEO Marina Conway to look at the many benefits of farm afforestation and why it is imperative that farmers retain ownership of their land. […]

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Synonymous with grain handling and drying equipment

23 Aug , 2023  

Panford Ltd has been providing grain handling and drying equipment solutions to farmers since 1965. Established by Liam O’Brien and now fronted by his son Fergus, Panford Ltd is a leading manufacturer of grain handling equipment, grain dryers, dust, fume and odour control systems, industrial fan applications and heating systems. The family-run business offers a […]

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Rachel leading by example at Salesian Agricultural College Pallaskenry 

17 Aug , 2023  

Recently appointed to the role of Farm Operations Manager at Salesian Agricultural College Pallaskenry, Rachel McNamara is imbued with a tremendous passion for and innate understanding of all things farming. We interrupted the Cork woman’s busy schedule to get an update on activities at Ireland’s premier working agri college.  Nestling within a 550-acre estate of […]