Written by Justin Roberts from Agriland
The county show season is upon us again and one of the earlier events is the Kingdom County Fair held in Tralee, Co. Kerry last weekend.
The show is now settling into its new venue and this year saw a large number of entrants in the stock showing and...
Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine
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This year’s Cereals Event is lined up to present a jam-packed ensemble of working demonstrations. CPM explores what the event has to offer for all of those keen to see the latest innovations in machinery and technology.
By Melanie...
Hello, I thought I would introduce myself. I'm Chris, from Suffolk and I do a bit of farming photography and thought this might be a nice place to share some of my Farming Photos.
I hope you like them.
This is one I took at the weekend in Nayland, Essex of a Fendt 936 and Lemken Plough...
Written by Daisy Bury from CPM Magazine
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Can sugar beet growers successfully use reduced cultivations to reap the cost saving benefits and improve sustainability credentials? CPM learns about a trial comparing different approaches.
By Mike Abram
In most crops, reducing...
Written by Justin Roberts from Agriland
French tractors are rare machines at Irish vintage events, despite France putting a great deal of effort into creating a post-war tractor industry to serve a new generation of farmers.
Indeed, so enthusiastic was the government of France of the time...
Early morning tv news, reported that the UK had the wettest period (winter/spring), because of which less crops could be planted , so as the news report stated, "the UK has to rely on more imports of food", well thats hard to believe? or took alot of "intelligent" people to come to that...
So, things have changed a little, organic is the old school, flat cap wearing, tweed kinda feel. Regenerative is the new kid on the block, rather edgy, slick style but promising a down to earth feel. So in the marketing eyes of the British Retail Consortium who are they going to run with? Who...
Written by Agriland Team from Agriland
An initiative called Plough On aimed at tackling rural isolation and loneliness in Northern Ireland has been developed after Tyrone-based Rural Support group’s research found that both issues are growing problems, especially in the farming community...
Hi,
Pretty much brand new to farming so please don't rip me to shreds!
I grow barley and oats for cattle consumption. Currently have 4 arable fields in either barley or oats. Is it feasible to rotate consistently between these two crops over these fields or should I be putting in another break...
Heavy ground is ploughing up badly. Looks alot of work getting into a seedbed.
I reckon I could get a better seedbed with cultivator/disc then power harrowing twice.
Min-till maize a good idea.
Usually would have Subsoiler but I image will only smear it
Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland
The 2024 spring planting and grass-cutting season is now well underway in the south Antrim area, according to one agricultural contractor.
Darren Russell is part of the Russell Brothers team. The business works out of premises close to the village of...
Has anybody got any experiance with applying Blue N on winter wheat to help boost N uptake on milling wheats.
Looking at putting it on Extase.
Is it worth the money?
Thanks
Hi looking for help to source the front furrow bracket as shown on my EM 85 -16 (14inch) plough, it’s been repaired and the cracks are opening up so was hoping some one would know a breaker. Any help appreciated
Just wondered on the state of peoples farms, personally I strongly dislike a messy farm with junk and rubbish getting in the way but not everyone feels as strongly as me it seems unfortunately. Its improving but not its not as good as I would like. How about your farm?
Spirit Levels. What’s the point of them on Farm Machinery? Have them on Manitou & Lemken machines here. Neither anywhere accurate. Somebody could have done with one when fitting it:ROFLMAO:
What other useless features have others come across on their machines?
Predicted that within 5 years new cars won't be offered with a manual gearbox.
Change driven by rise (& legislation) of EVs but also by new drivers opting to learn only on automatics.
Be a bit sad IMO as it's a pleasure & a skill to match gear changes to revs but with flappy paddles, I have...
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I know there was another thread on it running slowly but tonight it's taking the p1ss, anyone know what's going on with it, I'm about to need a new laptop at this rate as this one's going out the window!!!!
worst I've seen here for years, reckon the rain made autumn sprays short lived and broadway star seems to have done very little this spring
Rye grass and not blackgrass thankfully, but 2024 is certainly not a year where its easy to take a lot of pride in a farm
Is it just me or are others...
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