Efficiency

DLG Field Days 2026: autonomy takes centre stage

The DLG Field Days demonstration event recently took place in Germany, where autonomy proved a core focus, Dermot Forristal was in attendance and reports on the latest technological developments.

FARM MACHINERY 1 July 2026

DLG Field Days 2026: autonomy takes centre stage

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Technical efficiency increasing on pig farms, Teagasc report shows

Technical efficiency increasing on pig farms, Teagasc report shows

NEWS 27 June 2026

Making pellets from chicken manure at scale

Making pellets from chicken manure at scale

RENEWABLES 10 June 2026

Finishers assess wreckage of their worst winter

Finishers assess wreckage of their worst winter

Finishers assess wreckage of their worst winter

NEWS 3 June 2026

Why modern implements require more than just horsepower

Why modern implements require more than just horsepower

Why modern implements require more than just horsepower

FARM MACHINERY 3 June 2026

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Bioeconomy kicking into gear

Bioeconomy kicking into gear

Attendees at the National Bioeconomy Summit last week were reminded that there is no such thing as a waste, just an opportunity writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 22 April 2026

NI solar powers on without grants

NI solar powers on without grants

Farmers in Northern Ireland are powering ahead with solar PV, despite no capital grants currently in place.

RENEWABLES 22 April 2026

Quicke introduces smarter loader weighing

Quicke introduces smarter loader weighing

Quicke has launched the Q-Companion 2.0, which is the latest evolution of its advanced loader weighing and productivity system.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Lifting the lid on the Fendt 'Vario' Transmission

Lifting the lid on the Fendt 'Vario' Transmission

Fergal O’Sullivan spoke with Colin McMoreland, Fendt technician with Farmwork’s Machinery, to better understand the renowned ‘Vario’ CVT transmission and find out what customers need to know

FARM MACHINERY 22 April 2026

Heavyweight silage machinery poses a real risk to soil structure

Heavyweight silage machinery poses a real risk to soil structure

The pursuit of machinery scale, particularly with silage machinery, has resulted in a move to heavier machines, which pose a threat to soil structure, writes Dermot Forristal, machinery specialist

FARM MACHINERY 22 April 2026

‘Cutting’ down time: mower developments

‘Cutting’ down time: mower developments

Dermot Forristal looks at the development of mowers since the birth of the finger-bar mower, right through to today’s modern high-output machines capable of cutting up to 15m in a single pass.

FARM MACHINERY 22 April 2026

Spend wisely on infrastructure that improves safety and efficiency

Spend wisely on infrastructure that improves safety and efficiency

While cashflow may be tight on some farms this year, investing in infrastructure provides a solid return on money while also reducing workload and risk.

INFRASTRUCTURE 22 April 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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