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Watch: The Galway contractors making hay and a lot more besides
Grass crops of all descriptions were mowed down and saved in prime conditions during the last month's mini heatwave.
'You’re leaking from the rear' - Gardai stop cattle lorry ‘leaking’ manure onto road
Gardai have stopped a cattle lorry in Kildare due to manure from livestock on board leaking onto the road.
Judge orders the return of tractors seized by Gardai to agricultural contractor
A Judge has ordered the return of two tractors which Gardaí had seized in Ballymote to a County Fermanagh agricultural contractor, the Sligo...
Silage contractors face labour shortages as drivers head back to construction sector
Farm contractors are facing significant challenges on labour availability and costs as the silage season progresses.
Warning as dodgy oils and fuels damaging farm machinery
Farmers are unwittingly causing damage to farm machinery by using "out-of-date and contaminated" oils and fuels, Gulf Oil CEO Dermot Fallon has warned.
10 tips to ensure your silage mower is in tip top shape
Silage season 2017 has really burst into life in the last fortnight. As the days stretch out before us, for contractors and farmers alike the name of the game now is machinery maintenance in order to...
Rain to bring a halt to silage season as up to 50mm rain expected
The hustle and bustle of the silage season is set to be brought to a sudden halt over the coming days with three weather warnings now in place for heavy rainfall.
Mower options - Check out the most affordable options
When it comes to mowing silage, each farmer or contractor will have their own opinion on which is the best mower.
Hardy crew aims to cut 100 bales in 32 counties in six days
A convoy of Cavan and Monaghan farmers will cover 1,220km of road as part of the first ever 'All-Ireland Baling Challenge'.
Gallery: See stunning pictures of silage work beside Newgrange
Stunning pictures taken last week Newgrange Farm, Slane Co Meath show silage being picked up by Byrne Agri Contractors, of Stabannon Co Louth.
See stunning pictures of silage work beside Newgrange
Stunning pictures taken last week Newgrange Farm, Slane Co Meath show silage being picked up by Byrne Agri Contractors, of Stabannon Co Louth.
Watch: One pass reseeding demonstration
A recent reseeding demonstration from the Irish Cattle and Sheep Association (ICSA) in association with Germinal showed a number of options available to farmers around the country.
10 ways to slash your silage bills
Prompt payment and buying bale wrap in bulk are among our tips for keeping costs down.
Farmers to raise thousands for charity with pink silage bales
For the third year running, Dairygold is gearing up to transform the landscape of rural Ireland with the launch of the ‘Wrap It Pink’ Campaign 2017, in association with the Irish Cancer Society.
Pictures: Could this tractor and trailer breach any more regulations?
A tractor driver in Kildare has been hit with fixed charge notice and penalty points when stopped by Gardai with an incredibly insecure load.
WATCH: Farmers set a new world record for silage harvesting
The 'Mad for Grass' event, organised by Combines 4 Charity Ltd, saw a large troop of self propelled, state-of-the-art foragers arrive onto O'Sullivan's family farm near Kiltale GAA club on Saturday.
'My babies': the expert at restoring vintage farm machinery from a scrap yard
He calls them his "babies".
Duplex drill doubles up for cereals and maize
Pottinger also used the Bernburg press launch to unveil a versatile one-machine-does-all drill designed for sowing both cereals and maize.
Making waves - Pottinger's new Wave Disc cultivation system
Cost-effective, versatile and convenient is how Pottinger describes its new Wave Disc cultivation tool system used for reduced cultivation seedbed preparation.
The silage contractor who uses a ferry when cutting silage for his customers in Donegal
Silage time can put real pressures on an agricultural contractor who is fighting not only the weather but also a short harvest period.
Trim bid for world silage making record
Machinery distributor Farmhand will be lending its support to the forthcoming Combines4Charity 'Great Grass Event' which takes place near Trim on May 6 next.
Up to 500 tractors to be inspected in safety campaign
Tractor lights play key role as dangerous driving case is struck out
A case of dangerous driving against Felix McGrath, 18 Creamery Rd, Manorhamilton was struck out by Judge Kevin P Kilrane at a recent sitting of Manorhamilton District Court.
10 steps to save your life on a quad (besides wearing a helmet)
Besides the obvious (wear a helmet), there are some other steps you can take to improve safety while driving an ATV.
Well now I've herd everything... Cattle drive with a difference goes viral with 200,000 views
This is the incredible moment when a motorist driving through Newry managed to capture a video of three calves crammed into the back of a...
Why surgeons across the world are calling for stricter rules on quads
The number of fatalities and injuries taking place involving All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) on Irish farms in recent years has increased in tandem with the surge of ATV or "quad bike" ownership in this...
What's killing Irish farmers?
There were 187 farm accident fatalities on Irish farms during the period from 2005 to 2014, while over 2,000 in-patient admissions to hospitals nationwide were recorded during the same period.
Faulty PTO shafts can lead to horrific farm accidents: Read our step by step PTO safety cover guide
We are less than one third of the way through 2017 but already six people have been killed in farm accidents.
'Fast' tractor NCT: 'Nanny state-ism' says local Councillors
A Road Safety Authority (RSA) proposal to bring in a NCT-like test for "fast" tractors with speeds of over 40kph has been described as "nanny state-ism at its best by Sligo Councillor Keith Henry.
Three nights in prison almost broke this agricultural contractor
Christopher Duffy lost both his uncle and best friend Mark to suicide and the agricultural contractor from Co. Meath knows only too well the pain and devastation suicide leaves in its wake.
Advice: Tractor 'NCT' is unlikely to be an issue for most farmers
Q In the last few weeks there has been a lot of talk about the need to have an NCT or road worthiness test for tractors. I am a part time farmer with a fairly small holding and I do most...
Will your tractor be subject to an 'NCT' test?
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has confirmed that compulsory testing for farm vehicles will be confined to what it describes as "fast tractors" that have maximum speeds of over 40km/hr.
Think you’re a good tractor driver? This competition is for you
John Deere and Michelin are looking for Europe’s best tractor drivers to go head to head.
Vintage tractor fleet likely to raise more than €1m at auction
A construction tycoon who has built up a collection of more than a hundred vintage tractors is expected to pull in well over €1m when his beloved farm trucks go under the hammer later this month.
Watch: Irish farmer breaks world record for reversing a tractor
Another Guinness World Record was broken on RTÉ One’s Big Week on the Farm this week.
Missing tyres on trailer! Gardai continue clampdown on troublesome trailers
Gardai are continuing to stop motorists towing trailers illegally.
New Holland's revamped T5 series is aimed firmly at dairy and drystock farmers
New Holland has launched a new T5 Series aimed at drystock and dairy farmers in the popular 80-120hp market segment.
Berthoud unveils a new line of tractor mounted sprayers
Berthoud, the French sprayer manufacturer, has unveiled a new line of tractor mounted sprayers that are expected to be popular sellers in Ireland. The sprayers will be sold in Ireland through...
'We've sold 100 since January' - Sales of swivel spouts for slurry spreading taking off
"We've sold 100 since January," Dermot Tobin tells me on the phone.
Why this contractor is not a fan of trailing shoe slurry spreading systems
Pat Dalton is in the agri contracting game a long time, but he is still a first generation contractor.
Debate rages after Gardai stop driver with 'overweight' trailer load of straw
Garda Traffic Corps from the Cork North Division stopped this vehicle in Mallow, Co. Cork yesterday and kicked off a massive debate online about...
Ireland's oldest working Blacksmith still making sparks fly at the age of 84
Ireland's oldest working blacksmith has witnessed dramatic changes to rural life from the vantage point of his forge door.
Scoffed at by traditionalists Zero grazing is now becoming increasing popular
Last week's weather has done wonders for soil temperatures with grass now starting to jump out of the ground. But some areas will take a long...
‘Only way to improve safety of quads is to get rid of them’
The tragic death of a 20-year-old farmer in a quad bike accident has prompted one TD to question their future use on Irish farms.
Keenan head in new direction with streamlined diet feeder
Keenan has unveiled its first self-propelled diet feeder, marking a new path for the company since its acquisition by Alltech last year.
CCTV captures moment thieves make off with €30k tractor
Owners of a John Deere Tractor, worth an estimated €30,000, have released CCTV images of the machine being stolen.
Do provisional licence drivers need a qualified driver with them in a tractor?
The practical use of L and N plates has been raised as a significant concern by farm contractors.
Tractor drivers hit out at cyclists travelling sometimes 'four abreast' on country roads
The growing numbers of cyclists on rural roads, particularly in groups at the weekend, is becoming a concern for farm contractors.
Watch: New Case tractors at work in the field
Farmers in Co. Louth were able to see some of the latest Case IH tractors in action at an on-farm open day with Mid-Louth Garage recently.
Watch: Matt Le Blanc shredded a car with a muck spreader on Top Gear
The awesome power of a modern day tractors was demonstrated by none other than Matt Le Blanc.
Reward offered as €30k tractor stolen in Carlow
A tractor has been reported as stolen in the Rathoe area of Carlow.
