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Machinery
Is it time to rethink round bale pricing?
Contributor
Fergal O’Sullivan spoke with Irish contractors to understand why they believe the current payment system per bale is outdated and what needs to change so bale density is rewarded and not punished.
2 April 2025 Contracting
Tipp contractor working two Fendt Tigos in tandem
Now entering their third season at pit silage and running two Fendt Tigo forage wagons, Gary Abbott spoke with Eamon and John Gaynor, to find out why they chose wagons and the Fendt brand.
23 March 2025 Fodder
New maize herbicide on the block
Principal Forte is a new maize herbicide from Corteva and it covers a wide weed spectrum including blackgrass and annual meadow grass.
The cost of forage crops: from kale to maize
Here are the Teagasc costs and returns figures for forage crops. They are estimated and can be amended to suit your own farm.
19 March 2025 Fodder
Know your market when growing forage
It is essential to know your market when you are growing and selling forage crops, particularly expensive crops like maize and beet.
19 March 2025 Crops
Fertiliser allowances for forage crops and buffer rules
There are plenty of rules to follow when it comes to feeding your crops and applying the correct buffer zones at watercourses.
19 March 2025 Crops
Beet varieties to look out for
Here are some beet varieties to keep an eye out for when choosing your seed this year, writes Siobhán Walsh.
19 March 2025 Crops
Beet herbicide ban could hit fodder stocks
Beet herbicide Debut has been banned for use in the EU and there is no widely available alternative for the product.
18 March 2025 News
One new variety makes maize list
One new variety has been added to the maize recommended list. This list only tested varieties for uncovered conditions.
16 March 2025 News
Top-quality silage remains a pipe dream
Derek Robinson is still waiting on a silage analysis to come back with a fantastic result.
22 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Five tips for a mid-winter fodder budget
The end of the year is a good time to update the fodder budget for the farm.
29 December 2024 Management
Five things to be positive about beef farming in 2025
Adam Woods takes a look ahead to 2025 and what could for in store for beef farmers.
23 December 2024 Markets