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Farmer Writes: the plough is falling out of favour
Gerald Potterton
Certainly, the greens and possibly some regenerative farmers would like us to ditch our ploughs and sow directly into the soil.
25 September 2024 News
Ploughing 2024: Watson silage compactor
One of the many pieces of machinery to feature on the Clarke Machinery Group stand was the new silage compactor from Walter Watson Agricultural.
11 September 2024 News
Erth Engineering to showcase latest developments
Co Down based Erth Engineering will be presenting its latest developments including its new toolbar, aerator and its latest in drills at this year’s Ploughing Championships.
Fearga red clover variety now available
Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the developments in red clover breeding and management.
31 July 2024 Reseeding
Tillage Management: harvest, whole crop and assessing crops
As harvest approaches for many farmers, it is important to be prepared and also to assess crop performance.
10 July 2024 Husbandry
Reseeding opportunities in July
July is a good month to reseed less-productive swards on suckler farms, with plenty of time for new grass to establish before autumn.
2 July 2024 Management
Anger over grazing rules for cover crops
Rules around grazing cover crops will 'turn farmers off planting' as farmers wonder 'where is the science behind these rules' and who is 'making them up'.
26 June 2024 News
Five tips for reseeding grassland
Reseeding unproductive swards offers a good return on investment. Outlined are five tips for reseeding.
8 June 2024 Grass & feeding