N.Ireland
Vogelsang introduces lighter BlackBird booms
The advent of surface level slurry application led to large number of companies bringing their own boom designs to the...
Slurry Spreading
N.Ireland
FFA calls for end to slurry spreading closed periods in NI
Farmers for Action (FFA) has called for the current slurry spreading closed periods in Northern Ireland to be scrapped. FFA...
N.Ireland
Progress made on extracting phosphorus from slurries – McAleer
Sinn Féin spokesperson for agriculture in Northern Ireland, MLA Declan McAleer, believes that progress has been made in developing systems...
Machinery
Vogelsang bring further sophistication to slurry booms
Shown for the first time in the UK at LAMMA was Vogelsang’s 24m BacPac Umbilical ground level application boom with...
Machinery
Video: French machinery importer buying plant built in Armagh
While in attendance at the Sommet de l’Élevage agricultural show which took place in France earlier this month, Agriland met a French-based machinery...
N.Ireland
UFU contacts DAERA and NIEA over NI slurry spreading deadline
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) said it has contacted the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the...
Environment
Get cattle slurry 'analysed' farmers advised in NI
The importance of getting your cattle slurry analysed has been highlighted to farmers as the results can show a large...
N.Ireland
Video: New fitting aims to solve dribble-bar slurry issue
The use of Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) equipment is increasing on an annual basis with the dribble bar being...
N.Ireland
NI farmers urged to follow slurry rules ahead of open season
As the open season for the spreading of organic manure begins in less than two weeks’ time on February 1,...
Environment
UFU offers training for slurry contractors amid concern licensing could be introduced
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has announced plans to hold two online training sessions to inform slurry contractors about several...
Machinery
New Tramspread slurry pinchers aim to reduce spillages
Tramspread has released two new slurry hose pinchers to help reduce the risk of slurry spillages. The lightweight “Handy” is...
Environment
Slurry buffer zones to increase in NI from next month
New slurry spreading restrictions are set to come into force in Northern Ireland in just two weeks, with the spreading...
N.Ireland
NI farmers warned to be aware of new slurry spreading rules
Farmers have been warned to be aware of new slurry spreading rules for spreading during the month of February which...
Agri-Business
New NI ag minister to weigh up end to calendar-based slurry dates
There were big promises made at Dundonald House as Northern Ireland’s first Agriculture Minister in three years set out his...
N.Ireland
NI closed spreading period kicks in tonight
Northern Irish farmers are reminded that the closed spreading period comes into effect from midnight tonight (Monday, October 15), the...
Environment
Umbilical slurry spreading: How much does it cost?
As slurry tanks reach capacity, agricultural contractors are gearing up for a busy period of spreading slurry. This comes as...
Environment
How much are contractors charging for slurry spreading?
Slurry tanks around the country are reaching capacity and agricultural contractors are gearing up for a busy spell. This comes...
National Ploughing Championships
No slurry applicator brackets? No problem
Given the emphasis on both environmentally-friendly practices and overall farm efficiency in recent years, many farmers are keen to apply...
