Agriland Team

One of a kind: The ‘modern’ Volvo BM tractor
One of a kind: The ‘modern’ Volvo BM tractor

Volvo BM tractors – once a typical sight around parts of Europe until the mid 1980s, when Volvo manufactured its...

German firm touts novel trailer/tanker conversion system
German firm touts novel trailer/tanker conversion system

German machinery manufacturer Huesker has created a conversion system to transform a standard tipping trailer into a bulk liquid transport tanker....

Tractor runs set to roll, including a special women’s event
Tractor runs set to roll, including a special women’s event

Two tractor runs will take place this May bank holiday weekend, in the counties of Laois and Westmeath, in aid...

Farmer receives 150kph speeding fine…in his tractor
Farmer receives 150kph speeding fine…in his tractor

A French farmer received a speeding fine for allegedly clocking 150kph on a speed camera by police in Namur, Belgium...

Leenane farmer opts for twin wheels on his quad to avoid further heartache
Leenane farmer opts for twin wheels on his quad to avoid further heartache

“I don’t know anyone who has had a quad bike who hasn’t fallen off it.” That’s how a former IFA...

Pics: Machinery and childhood memories abound at huge Ford tractor display
Pics: Machinery and childhood memories abound at huge Ford tractor display

Ford and New Holland machines from the length and breadth of the island converged on Nutts Corner, Co. Antrim last...

Tackling the silage: Tip and ‘flick’ or use this push-off fork?
Tackling the silage: Tip and ‘flick’ or use this push-off fork?

Carlow-based machinery manufacturer – ProDig – has just released its newest development ahead of the 2017 silage season. On the back...

New world record for sowing maize set by Case IH and Vaderstad
New world record for sowing maize set by Case IH and Vaderstad

A new world record has been set, whereby over 500ha of maize was sown in a marathon 24-hour planting experiment...

Safety device for quads under HSA consideration
Safety device for quads under HSA consideration

A safety device for quads (or ATVS – All Terrain Vehicles), which have been associated with a number of on...

‘Further clarity is needed on TAMS tillage equipment specs’
‘Further clarity is needed on TAMS tillage equipment specs’

Agricultural machinery suppliers have expressed varying levels of uncertainty regarding the specifications required in order to be eligible for TAMS tillage...

Pics: Tractor run events galore over the Easter weekend
Pics: Tractor run events galore over the Easter weekend

There were some excellent tractor runs held over the Easter bank holiday in counties Laois and Cork. The Portlaoise branch...

Is ‘film & film’ bale binding better than traditional net-wrap?
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...

NI college farm shows how to balance agri production and the environment
NI college farm shows how to balance agri production and the environment

The Greenmount Hill Farm is situated at Glenwherry in Co. Antrim. Partially located within the Antrim Hills Special Protection Area...

Agri students ‘impress food leaders’ at industry-focused event
Agri students ‘impress food leaders’ at industry-focused event

Agricultural Technology students from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Greenmount Campus put on an “impressive show”...

Busy tractor runs all set to roll on Easter Monday
Busy tractor runs all set to roll on Easter Monday

There will be two charity tractor runs tomorrow, Easter Monday, in counties Mayo and Laois – in aid of very...

NI agri college draws 1,000 visitors to three spring open days
NI agri college draws 1,000 visitors to three spring open days

Enniskillen, Greenmount and Loughry Campuses of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) recently held a series of...

Video of Kildalton student’s bale handler goes viral
Video of Kildalton student’s bale handler goes viral

A video of a bale handler created by a student from Kildalton Agricultural College has become an instant hit on...

‘Have a local leg of lamb for your Easter holiday’
‘Have a local leg of lamb for your Easter holiday’

Consumers are encouraged to buy local for their traditional Easter feed of lamb – in both Northern Ireland and the...