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Irish farmers turn to Nofence for smarter and more efficient livestock and land

As Nofence makes its mark in Ireland, pioneering farmers are using virtual fences to bring flexibility and peace of mind to livestock management across diverse landscapes and purposes.

31 August 2024
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Farmers warned to be vigilant after spate of GPS theft reports

“Offenders are willing to travel the length and breadth of Northern Ireland to steal GPS kits,” David McCracken of the UFU has said.

9 August 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND

Potatoes, min-till and minding soil in Tipperary

Will Stokes farms in partnership with his father Paddy in Kilsheelan, Co Tipperary.

17 July 2024 NEWS

File going to DPP for Lithuanian GPS thief

Aurimas Sulcius, a Lithuanian national with no fixed abode, has pleaded guilty to burglary on a premises in the Naul, Co Dublin, which took place on Sunday, 30 June.

10 July 2024 NEWS

Combining modern tech with older kit

Gary Abbott caught up with Andrew Shorten of Vantage Ireland, resellers of FarmTRX combine yield monitors to find out more about the process involved in retrofitting a yield monitor and its benefits.

10 July 2024
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IFA calls for Garda unit dedicated to rural crime

The IFA's call for a dedicated Garda unit focused on rural crime comes after the latest spate of GPS thefts.

3 July 2024 NEWS
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Dublin farmers catch and detain Lithuanian GPS thief in the act

A Dublin farming family took immediate action when they realised their farmyard and machinery were being targeted by would-be thieves in the dead of night.

3 July 2024 NEWS
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How to: Geotagging photos for TAMS payment

Martin Merrick outlines how to take and upload geotagged photos for TAMS payments, a new requirement brought out by the Department of Agriculture.

26 June 2024 BUILDINGS

Busy Fendt 516 answers all the needs of Longford calf-to-beef farmer

Having considered owning a Fendt for some time, Co Longford calf to beef farmer, Des Beirne upgraded to a full spec Fendt 516 Vario in 2022, 2,500 hours on Gary Abbott finds out how it has performed.

29 May 2024
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