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Splash plate avoids effluent lines

Many farmers complain that when spreading slurry with a dribble bar set-up, the slurry can sometimes cake in lines where it landed in the paddock.

With the Irish dairy industry often compared to that of New Zealand, it would appear that Paddy is a long way ahead of his Kiwi counterpart when it comes to using dairy effluent.

Published in Machinery & Products

Rake built for tramlines prevent soil compaction

The Swadro TC1570 four-rotor centredelivery rake is said to be an ideal fit for highways in paddocks.

Controlled Traffic Farming (TCF) systems see arable operators, using tramlines as “highways” for moving through a crop.

Published in Machinery & Products

New slurry tankers mean business

The slurry tanker has a folding 9m trailing shoe layout that uses high tensile steel springs to keep the steel coulters in contact with the sward.

The first of French manufacturer Pichon’s new SV slurry tankers certainly looks like it means business.

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Trailing shoe conquers hilly ground

Abbey Agri Pro takes the trailing shoe to hilly ground.

Low Emission Slurry Systems (LESS) have driven the Irish effluent application scene for many years, with a government funded initiative targeting dairy farmers to utilise effluent and slurry more efficiently.

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Give pond a thorough stir

Nevada says properly mixing effluent storage gives the ability to have an even spread of nutrients across paddocks.

How often should an effluent pond be stirred?

Published in Management

Efficient water use keeps N losses down

Dairy farmers Mark and Devon Slee are reducing environmental footprint while continuing to run a successful farm business.

The number of kingfishers, fantails and other native birds are increasing on Mark and Devon Slee’s Canterbury farm, thanks to extensive planting in recent years.

Published in Management

Establishing a high yielding maize crop

As the maize planting season draws near, there is always the excitement to get out and get started.

The most profitable maize silage crop is the one which delivers the highest amount of energy per hectare. To achieve this, crop establishment is critical as maize silage and grain yield are greatly influenced by plant population.

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Returning to the ring

West Coast farmers Grant and Shona Hanna are looking forward to showcasing their Holstein Friesian cattle once again.

West Coast dairy farmers Grant and Shona Hanna are looking forward to showcasing their Holstein Friesian cattle once again as the show season returns after a few years of disruption.

Published in Management

We need to do more on trade with India

India is different and requires a different approach, says Trade Minister Damien O’Connor.

Agriculture and Trade Minister Damien O’Connor was in India recently as part of a trade delegation. He gave a speech to the Confederation of Indian Industry in New Delhi. Here’s part of what he said:

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