silage

thinking about getting a round bale straw chopper/spreader with a swivel spout, As compact as possible, linkage mounted I would think, need to throw it 3o to 40 foot, not to much money but not sure how much is to much LOL what would be best ? I have a teagle 4040 for the cubicles which has...

Hi, Just wondering what people who fatten Dairy breed cull cows are feeding blend/concentrate wise? We have always run a few alongside the store cattle so to keep It simple they have always had a bit of the grower blend. Now we are only keeping cull cows, was thinking of swapping to a beef...

Dragged out from the dark depths of old shed to put remnants of last years harvest in so I could clean store out.

Just taken some extra land on, landlord doesn't want maize or spuds as a break crop for the 3rd year. We've been selling( to a neighbour) and feeding maize to our beefers. So maize works for the business as feed and a cash crop. What other options could we go for? Don't fancy oats or osr It's...

Just sent off load of plastic today. We currently fill a trailer up and tip at local waste plant. 3.5 tons at 190 pound a ton municipal waste disposal cost. Think it will all head to an incinerator to generate electricity. Paperwork will keep red tractor happy. What else is anybody doing to...

Written by Hugh Harney from Agriland The milking machine is the most important piece of equipment on your dairy farm, as it is what gets the milk from the cow to the bulk tank. It is the only piece of equipment that comes into direct contact with the cows’ udders every day. With the rush of...

Written by Hugh Harney from Agriland In Northern Ireland, traditionally, a lot of the herds would be high yielding cows being milked on a total mixed ration (TMR) and fully indoors, but can these high yielding cows be grazed successfully? This year may be a poor year to benchmark off...

Does anyone feed Rye in there cattle finishing rations? I have used oats, wheat and barley, but with the increasing amount growing locally I wondered how it performed.

Oil level correct Cooler rad fins clean Filter not blocked After four hours ploughing the gearbox oil reached 100°, and the oil over temperature warning code popped up. Couldn't say it's definitely not the sensor, but casing was bloody hot to the touch and I'd watched the temp steadily climb...

whats the best way to turn heather hill to grass, is the best way to dig it , or to spread plenty of manure and keep spraying and mulching

Written by Agriland Team from Agriland By Chris McCullough When converting beef housing to a brand new dairy unit, Robert Patton carried out a lot of research to find the technology and equipment suitable for his needs. The 56-year-old farmer has just commenced milking cows at his new dairy...

What grease would be best for swinging hammers in our shredders. Currently using just an exol ep2 because it's cheap, paying £1.79 a cartridge but seem to be getting more wear on the steel bushes than normal. Weather they've made the bushes softer to reduce wear on the shafts, I don't know. We...

Working on the outskirts of Ballymena JH Kirkpatrick lifting second cut silage with the Krone Big X 780 with a few of the New Hollands carting back to the silo with the Herron Trailers. #arimagery #farming #agriculture #farmlife

My local dealer is pestering me to try the krone belt baler, he did put me off by saying it’s a ‘dry crop only’ currently running Mchale v660. Has anyone bought one and done a few seasons with it? I do see the odd one in the area but wouldn’t mind knowing the good and bad before I try one.

Scottish Water require access over our land to replace a sewage pipe,and will need to use a very large crane.They propose to construct a new road over our fields to gain access as the current access roads are too narrow for the crane to pass. This new road will not be a long term asset to the...

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So now the mad hay baling mission is finally over, I am faced with 1200 4x4's on mostly very steep ground to gather and cart 5 miles to winter storage.. Plenty tractors and 28 foot trailers but no-one apart from me to do it. Thinking about chopping in the oldest low-loader and building or having...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Reducing the age at slaughter of beef cattle is a very efficient and achievable way of reducing methane production and optimising profit. This is according to research scientist at the Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI), Dr. Francis Lively...

I'm looking for a less labour intensive sheeting up method without breaking the bank and wondered if anyone uses or has used wrapped square bale silage on top of the black sheet? Currently use wagon tyres touching with a single black sheet. Clamp has only one side wall so is a big area to...

Age old problem I’m sure. Hello all, I’m in the position of wanting to increase my arable acerage but I’m not sure how to find the land. ideally after renting it as we can’t afford to buy it. Historically we had 400 acres, now down to 300 and soon to be 200 (largely grass) (due to building all...