silage

Written by Hugh Harney from Agriland During this time of year, farmers are focused on scanning cows and extending the grazing season, but replacement heifers should not be overlooked. A couple of weeks ago, it was recommended to weigh your replacement heifers and make sure that they were on...

Purcell Farms at first cut silage, with Lyons Contracts providing the musle. First cut part 1 was on a brilliant day with the blue Skys in sight wtih rain forecasted in the next few days. T7 on the Claas rake pulling in 40fts in front of the John Deere 9900i close behind. Carting back to the...

There are a load of late tillers in our spring wheat, meaning some of the grain is pretty much ready but a lot isn't, and the weather is slowing ripening. What do I do about this? Just wait it out? I am not keen on pre harvest glyphosate, especially as it is hopefully milling grade (although 3/4...

Had a 10 stud axle break a few weeks ago on a 12ton silage trailer carting wholecrop , not the first one acordding to guy i got new axle off

Anybody else becoming increasingly annoyed with the trade across the board? The manufacturers have hiked new prices to unprecedented levels out of reach to majority of farmers. £250,000 for 250hp tractor is unaffordable. At the same time they are offering 50% less than market value for trade...

Hi all. I farm some sheep and cattle and have wintered sheep on dairy farms in the past. Could someone tell me why a lot a dairy farmers aren’t keen on having the sheep in the winter now? Would any dairy farmers on this forum be keen to have sheep in the winter? In the past I have usually got...

E Gambles & Sons lifting third cut silage with the John Deere 9500i with the 30R header. Raking in front is the Claas Liner 3600 on the John Deere 6155R pulling the grass in as the harvester keeps tight behind. Carting back to the silo is a number of John Deere Tractors & Herron H2 trailers...

What would you replace with, Was debating 7s180 or 6s180 But what about other brands? What's fendts equivalents?

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...