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Handling investments always a wise investment
Martin Merrick
Having good handling in place needs to be the central goal, not only for our own safety but for those who have to work within our yard, writes Martin Merrick.
23 December 2024 Husbandry
Tillage management: catch crops, safety and soil sampling
There are some rules to remember when it comes to grazing catch crops planted under ACRES. These crops can only be lightly grazed.
9 December 2024 News
Farmer-focused CAP post-2027 approved in Brussels
EU agriculture ministers are pushing to maintain a separate and independent CAP containing two pillars post-2027.
New regulation aims to halt the use of single-line brakes
Incoming EU code requires all new tractors registered from 1 January 2025 to be fitted with dual-line hydraulic brakes, even if fitted with air brakes.
4 December 2024 News
Carnew Mart restaurant shut down
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland announced that the Wicklow food venue was one of eight businesses in the country issued with closure orders during the month of October.
13 November 2024 News
New farm safety initiative rolled out in classrooms
AgriKids and Irish Rural Link have launched two pilot school events, in Clontibret National School, Co Monaghan and Kilmihil National School Co Clare to showcase their new education resource.
6 November 2024 Farm safety
Farm safety first workshop roadshow for TY students launches
The project, run by Agri Aware, aims to educate students on the challenges and dangers of farming by promoting safe farm practices and providing guidance on how to stay safe on farms.
6 November 2024 Farm safety
Five top tips for servicing your chainsaw
Peter Thomas Keaveney outlines some of the key points to consider when servicing your chainsaw this autumn.
30 October 2024 Farm machinery
Deadline to apply for National Farm Safety Measure extended
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Martin Heydon announced the measure for expressions of interest and for submitting applications for payment under the scheme.
30 October 2024 News
Free-to-attend farm safety roadshow kicking off next week
The roadshow will travel to counties Kerry, Wicklow, Cork, Kildare, Galway and Mayo over November.
29 October 2024 News
Five maintenance tips for winter feeding machinery
Having the loader tractor and telehandler serviced as winter feeding gets under way is good practice on livestock farms.
26 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Nissan’s Qashqai refreshed not reinvented
Nissan’s popular Qashqai has been given some feature upgrades to add to its safety specification, along with new lighting and tasteful redesigns, writes Michael Moroney.
23 October 2024 Motors