Machinery
Will this unconventional slurry spreading system escape proposed splash-plate ban?
At the moment, there is a growing fear among farmers that steps could be taken to ban traditional splash-plate slurry...
Slurry
Grass
What is the going price for slurry spreading?
There is a wide range of prices currently being quoted by agricultural contractors around the country to get slurry spread. Quotes...
Machinery
Pics: Dark 'Kat' spotted on the prowl in the south-east
Waterford-based agricultural contractor Patsy Nugent has taken delivery of a new flagship 2500-gallon SlurryKat tanker, complete with a 9m dribble...
Machinery
Video: Vredo creates 'world's most powerful' slurry rig
Dutch machinery manufacturer Vredo has developed what it says is the world’s largest and most powerful self-propelled slurry machine – the...
Machinery
Video: 3-wheeled, self-propelled slurry tanker is now a familiar sight in Co. Galway
A familiar sight around Bullaun near Loughrea, Co. Galway is Doyle Agri’s Hydro-Trike – a 3-wheeled self-propelled slurry tanker, complete with an...
Machinery
Word 'spreads' about Moscha's slurry Swivel Spout
Castleagri is owned by Dermot Tobin, who has been a farmer in Ireland for the past 30 years. He is...
N.Ireland
Two calves die and another survives after falling into slurry tank
Two calves have died after they fell into a slurry tank at a farm in Carrickmore, Pomeroy, Co.Tyrone on Tuesday...
Grass
'Fertiliser application in January is not a one size fits all decision'
There has been plenty of discussion around fertiliser application in January and it is not a once size fits all...
Machinery
Video: Slurry equipment a big hit at Fintona machinery show
The need to make better use of slurry was a key driver for many of the farmers and contractors attending this...
Machinery
Mastek 'reels' in punters with giant umbilical system
Mastek, based in Cootehill, Co. Cavan, showcased its latest Mega Reeler at last week’s LAMMA show. It can hold up to...
Environment
Contractors busy spreading slurry as tanks reach storage capacity
Contractors around the country have been busy spreading slurry since the deadline lifted, just as some tanks were reaching capacity....
Environment
Farmer in the North fined for polluting waterway causing serious fish kill
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been fined £650 (€750) and a £15 (€17) offender levy for causing polluting discharge to...
Environment
Do you know the biggest risk farmers take when working with slurry?
Not removing livestock from a slatted shed prior to agitating is the biggest risk taken by farmers when working with...
Machinery
Top tips to keep your slurry tanker in perfect working order
A slurry tanks workload is going to increase significantly in the coming weeks, meaning these machines are going to have...
Machinery
Video: Could this alternative PTO system make slurry spreading safer?
Brothers Noel and Ger Hickey from Co. Waterford have created an alternative drive system for vacuum-type slurry tankers rather than...
Beef
Scientists develop system to remove phosphorus from slurry
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have developed a mobile system for removing phosphorus from cattle and, potentially, pig...
Rural Life
Farmer dies in slurry-related accident
A farmer has died after he was involved in an accident involving slurry on his farm in Co. Tyrone. The...
N.Ireland
Five cattle die and farmer lucky to be alive after slurry incident on farm
Three cows and two calves have died on a farm in Northern Ireland and a farmer is lucky to be...
