Compaction

'Get to know your soil', says Teagasc expert

Tillage farmers need to get to know their soils before they can start making improvements.

SOILS 27 September 2026

'Get to know your soil', says Teagasc expert

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Growing interest in slurry separation for better nutrient use

Growing interest in slurry separation for better nutrient use

NEWS 12 June 2026

Heavy cost of compaction can't be ignored

Heavy cost of compaction can't be ignored

SOILS 10 June 2026

Grass 2026: Silage compactors go head-to-head

Grass 2026: Silage compactors go head-to-head

Grass 2026: Silage compactors go head-to-head

FARM MACHINERY 6 May 2026

Heavyweight silage machinery poses a real risk to soil structure

Heavyweight silage machinery poses a real risk to soil structure

Heavyweight silage machinery poses a real risk to soil structure

FARM MACHINERY 26 April 2026

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HiSpec to demo tri-axle Kompactor at Grass 2026

HiSpec to demo tri-axle Kompactor at Grass 2026

Well-known Carlow manufacturer HiSpec Engineering will be showcasing how its K40, 24ft tri-axle Kompactor trailer works, live at Grass 2026 next week.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Warning for spoiled silage after wet spring

Warning for spoiled silage after wet spring

The AgriSearch study involved analysing samples from 23 different silages, with two of these subsequently showing moderate levels of mycotoxins.

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 March 2026

New BKT tyre suited for freshly tilled soil

New BKT tyre suited for freshly tilled soil

BKT’s latest version of the Agrimax V-Flecto tyre is said to maximise traction and improve soil protection when working on freshly tilled soil.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Home Farm: manifesting better weather

Home Farm: manifesting better weather

With a terrible forecast for the Easter weekend, we decided we would rehouse everything.

VIEWPOINTS 25 March 2026

Making silage, is the loader properly appreciated?

Making silage, is the loader properly appreciated?

Fergal O’Sullivan investigates all things pit related, from loader size, weight, tyres and engine power to explore how they influence the overall silage fermentation process.

FARM MACHINERY 25 March 2026

Tackling challenges on this Wexford farm

Tackling challenges on this Wexford farm

A recent visit to Don Somers farm placed an emphasis on soil health and simple moves to improve it writes Conor Kehoe.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Watch out for ‘vulnerable’ soils, says AFBI scientist

Watch out for ‘vulnerable’ soils, says AFBI scientist

Compaction by heavy machinery will impact soil structure and biology, ultimately hitting crop growth

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 March 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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