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Dairy
‘Much swifter’ action needed to stamp out 'bad actors' in dairy farming
Amy Forde
The people who are going to disregard the rules are going to disregard the rules until they are caught, Mick Houlihan of Bord Bia said.
20 November 2024 Buildings
Changes afoot for slurry storage
While there is set to be additional grant aid and a relaxation of planning restrictions, new figures on capacity may result in more falling out of compliance.
20 November 2024 News
Herron trailers appoints new dealer in the Midlands
Atkins Birr have been appointed as Herron Trailer dealers, but it will not be offering Herron’s range of slurry equipment.
Three NI farms told to demolish sheds
David Wright explores the issues raised in three recent cases before the Planning Appeals Commission.
13 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Hill farmers not recognised in splash plate ban - MEP
Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has criticised the regulation that will mean that, from 1 January 2025, 41,000 farmers will be required to use new, more environmentally friendly equipment to spread slurry.
11 November 2024 News
KME Agri to showcase suite of new offerings in Punchestown
KME Agri will present three new products at the FTMTA machinery show, including its unique all in one umbilical pumping system, as well as trailing shoe and dribble bar attachments.
10 November 2024 News
Dutch manufacturer Kaweco calls it a day
The manufacturing of Kaweco equipment is set to finish on 31 December 2024.
6 November 2024 News
Dublin AD plant to build slurry stores for farmers
They said the minimum viable landholding that would allow them to build a slurry tank is around 500ac, and the farmer must use the digestate for 10 years or more.
6 November 2024 News
Cross to showcase high-end tanker alongside complete range
With its full range set for display, up front and center will be a slurry tanker with new joystick controls.
6 November 2024 Farm machinery
Slurryquip to showcase latest slurry innovations
Across two stands, Slurryquip will display its high-capacity Borger RC 150 mobile slurry separator alongside its range of umbilical equipment and LESS attachments.
6 November 2024 News
HiSpec to highlight everything from spreaders, to trailers to feeders
HiSpec Engineering will give visitors a taster of its slurry tanker ranges, ejector style trailers and updated diet feeders at the FTMTA Show.
6 November 2024 News
Benn Agri to show off the latest Cri-Man slurry gear
Tipperary dealer Benn Agri will exhibit the latest range of Cri-Man umbilical pumps and slurry separators alongside the Mandals brand of umbilical slurry hose.
6 November 2024 News