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Agri jobs: farm manager needed for 130-cow dairy farm

Positions have become available at a number of dairy and horticulture farms in Laois, Kildare and Meath.

NEWS 3 May 2025

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Silage contractor charges likely to stay steady

Silage contractor charges likely to stay steady

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 April 2025

More older farmers killed in farm accidents

More older farmers killed in farm accidents

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 April 2025

Irish cattle herd set to hit lowest level in 10 years

Irish cattle herd set to hit lowest level in 10 years

Irish cattle herd set to hit lowest level in 10 years

NEWS 23 April 2025

The Antrim contractors on using their 16th Krone baler

The Antrim contractors on using their 16th Krone baler

The Antrim contractors on using their 16th Krone baler

FARM MACHINERY 16 April 2025

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SIP rake is the ‘Star’ of the show for Dublin contractor

SIP rake is the ‘Star’ of the show for Dublin contractor

Having almost doubled baler output when his first SIP twin rotor rake arrived, Gary Abbott caught up with farmer and contractor Pat Flynn to find out why he chose the Slovenian solution.

CONTRACTING 19 March 2025

Non-stop baling keeps Galway contractor moving

Non-stop baling keeps Galway contractor moving

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Sean Gilligan, a Galway contractor baling for three decades who made the move to a Kverneland FastBale ahead of last season.

FARM MACHINERY 19 March 2025

Is it time to rethink round bale pricing?

Is it time to rethink round bale pricing?

Fergal O’Sullivan spoke with Irish contractors to understand why they believe the current payment system per bale is outdated and what needs to change so bale density is rewarded and not punished.

CONTRACTING 19 March 2025

New Holland’s 19t W190D proves its worth in the premier county

New Holland’s 19t W190D proves its worth in the premier county

In search of more weight and power, Tipperary contractor Pat O’Connor upgraded his New Holland W170D wheel loader in 2023 for the brands flagship 19t W190D model.

CONTRACTING 19 March 2025

Tipp contractor working two Fendt Tigos in tandem

Tipp contractor working two Fendt Tigos in tandem

Now entering their third season at pit silage and running two Fendt Tigo forage wagons, Gary Abbott spoke with Eamon and John Gaynor, to find out why they chose wagons and the Fendt brand.

CONTRACTING 19 March 2025

Young Stock Podcast: 24-year-old contractor on setting up his own business

Young Stock Podcast: 24-year-old contractor on setting up his own business

On this week’s Young Stock Podcast, Peter Thomas Keaveney speaks with Tipperary native Kelum Harrington, who left school at 15 and is now running his own sizeable agricultural contracting business.

NEWS 19 March 2025

Contractor charges see a rise of 5% this year

Contractor charges see a rise of 5% this year

Contractor charges are experiencing a 5% rise for 2025, according to the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) annual price guide.

NEWS 19 March 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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