Arable
How much does baling straw cost this year?
With the time of year that’s in it, AgriLand decided to ask agricultural contractors how much they are charging to...
Arable
Machinery
Sprayer Demo Day scheduled for next week in Waterford
Suir Sprayers will hold a ‘demo day’ for Lemken sprayers next Tuesday, August 1, in Ballygunner, Co. Waterford, from 10:00am to...
Arable
Update: How much are contractors charging to harvest grain?
With harvesting around Ireland in full swing, AgriLand asked what agricultural contractors are charging for combine harvesting cereal crops in 2017....
Arable
Video: Winter barley harvest wraps up in north Co. Dublin
Just 20km north of the capital, Derek Keeling and his father Derek senior farm 350ha in Oldtown, Co. Dublin. Derek...
Machinery
'Monster Tillage Demo Day' kicks off this Friday in Carlow
Carlow-based machinery dealer, Kellys of Borris, will hold a ‘Monster Tillage Demo Day’, showcasing its range of Horsch and Dal-bo...
Machinery
Video: Header trailer 'cuts no corners' in transportation
Transporting the header of a combine harvester, along with the combine itself, can often prove to be something of a...
Arable
How much are contractors charging for harvesting cereals?
With harvesting underway in many areas around the country, AgriLand decided to find out what agricultural contractors are charging for cutting...
Machinery
Armstrong to host NH tillage day to celebrate landmark occasion
Armstrong Machinery will celebrate 40 years of selling New Holland machinery tomorrow, July 15, with a ‘Harvest and Tillage Day’...
N.Ireland
Glyphosate ban ‘would squeeze UK wheat output by 20%’
A ban on herbicides containing glyphosate would reduce British wheat production by 20%, according to research from the UK’s Crop...
N.Ireland
Spanish market ‘may demand more barley imports after dry season’
There is the potential for increased demand for barley in the Spanish market after dryness was experienced across key growing...
Machinery
New electric-drive air seeder launched by Spaldings
A new electric-drive air seeder for grass seed, cover crops and oilseed rape has been launched by UK agri equipment supplier...
Arable
Video: 'Killer' machine to tackle herbicide resistant weeds
A weed-killing machine that pulverises weed seeds upon harvest could be a huge step in reducing the amount of chemicals...
Arable
Video: Check out all the action from Crops and Cultivation 2017
Over 3,000 people attended the Crops and Cultivation open day at Teagasc Oak Park earlier this week. The profitability challenge...
Machinery
John Deere set for hi-tech showcase at Cereals 2017
Machinery giant John Deere will reveal details of an updated version of its PowrSpray R4040i 4,000L-capacity self-propelled sprayer, as well as its...
N.Ireland
Major challenge posed by Black Grass and Brome Grass
Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) plant scientists are becoming increasingly concerned about the growing threat posed by Black Grass and...
Arable
EU Commission to restart talks on glyphosate re-authorisation
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed the European Commission’s plan to re-authorise glyphosate for ten years. The European Commission...
Machinery
John Deere to wheel out new 400hp beast at Cereals 2017
John Deere’s latest tractor, the 8400R, makes its first appearance at the company stand, number 116, at the Cereals Event in...
Arable
UK university to showcase robotic-grown spring barley
Move over robotic milking – the focus is now on growing and harvesting cereal crops remotely. Members of Harper Adams...
