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Beef
Time ticking for autumn slurry
Kieran Mailey
Time is running out to get slurry tanks emptied before the closed period kicks in, although there are two different start dates for NI and the Republic Ireland.
19 June 2024 Buildings
Maximising capacity while minimising spend on slatted tanks
With prices for concrete as they are, maximising value for money is paramount in construction of underground concrete tanks.
27 March 2024 News
Slurry from 5,000 cattle provides for well-fed crops
The Kepak farm in Co Meath is using slurry wisely to reduce artificial inputs, reduce emissions and improve sustainability.
Testing slurry and silage for targeted efficiency
Slurry is both a valuable asset and a potential pollutant. Understanding the composition and quality of your slurry is key to maximising its value while minimising environmental impact.
28 February 2024 Footprint Farmers
Five tips for early season slurry
Where farmers have plans to get early slurry onto grassland this spring, outlined are five things to keep in mind.
13 January 2024 Management
Top tips for early spring slurry spreading
The closed period for slurry spreading ends in three weeks' time for counties in zones A and B. Before then, give thought to making best use of slurry with the outlined tips.
20 December 2023 Climate and environment
Options for increasing soiled water storage
Many farms will have to ramp up soiled water storage, as increasing restrictions are being placed on the spreading of soiled water.
21 June 2023 Buildings
Fertiliser for beef farms: hold off or buy?
Adam Woods takes a look at fertiliser prices, fertiliser planning on beef farms and whether to buy or sell at current prices.
22 February 2023 Grass & feeding
Department clarifies deadline for accelerated capital allowance scheme
The Department has sought to reassure farmers that the six month timeframe is due to be extended before the June deadline.
25 January 2023 News
Five tips for slurry spreading in early spring
With the slurry season kicking off next weekend, outlined are some things to keep in mind.
7 January 2023 Management
Agromek 2022: front-mounted slurry tanks all the go
A trend we observed at the show in Denmark was that quite of few of its homegrown slurry equipment manufacturers were offering front mounted slurry tanks.
7 December 2022 Farm machinery
TAMS specifications change for agitation points
The Department of Agriculture has revised recommendations and mandatory actions as TAMS is soon set to close and be replaced by a new capital investment scheme.
18 October 2022 Buildings