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Tillage
Calculating sowing rate this spring
Siobhán Walsh
Having the right sowing rate is essential. Have sowing rates calculated and seed ordered so that you are ready when the weather turns.
13 March 2024 Farm machinery
Vaderstad Spirit fits the bill for Wexford farmers
In 2020, Curracloe Farms made the decision to upgrade to a 6m Vaderstad Spirit seed and fertiliser disc drill, Gary Abbott caught up with Simon Donohoe to find out how the drill has performed.
6 December 2023 Farm machinery
Amazone adds new Centaya-C Special with twin-chamber hopper
After launching the Centaya-C Super one-pass grain and fertiliser drill last autumn, Amazone has now added a smaller model, namely the Centaya-C Special.
Tillage Management: planting continues, but plenty of fieldwork to be done
Tillage farmers are making every effort to get potatoes out and crops planted in difficult conditions.
15 November 2023 Husbandry
Tillage management: drier weather to come, some drills out
Wet weather continues to prevent progress in the tillage fields, although some have got out to plant crops.
8 November 2023 Husbandry