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After my last post in here with regards to scraping out options I got lots of interesting and varied responses… hence another one. If a full time man is considered to be 40hrs/wk what would your staffing rates be /100 head of stock. Appreciate this will vary hugely on a system by system basis...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling for the removal of the four farm residency criterion within the Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (FQAS) that operates within Northern Ireland’s cattle and sheep sectors. “It serves no purpose at all”, said FFA...

I've spent enougth this year. But enjoying watching various JCB 2cx's on the Ritchie Auction @ Maltby. I know they have limitations but look really useful for the money they will likely sell for. Air masters a bit obsolete now with peckers on mini diggers & hydraulic breakers. What else can...

Hi Got a 3million or so litre slurry tower. Last time we tried to empty it we discovered that the 90 bend designed to enable the last 400k litres or so to be drawn out ( as outlet is half way up first ring) had fallen off..and there wasnoway i was going in there after it.. (3 ft of slurry...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy4ldkpz1klo we all know how the pig and poultry sectors are operating with perceived efficiencies leading to lack of profitability on farm. The same is happening with beef and dairy, but will the processors realise this before the media have a field day...

Having spent cash on replacing tyres I am looking for a reliable tyre gauge or 3 to put in tractors and the workshop so I can accurately and easily check pressures down to 8psi. What are people using to do this, the newer pen style ones don't seem as good.

We have taken on 10 acres of National Trust Land that had been abandoned by them for two years. It was all thistles and rough grass. Initially I put 5 Angus cross heifers on it from late January and gave them some feed blocks. They actually did a great job reducing the thatch of grass by grazing...

I’ve taken the plunge and moved from loose straw to cubicles and have just built a new concrete store that should have 6 1/2 months storage based on high yielding cows producing 1.92m3 a month as per the slurry wizard. Probably should have asked this before building the store but what do people...

Written by Hugh Harney from Agriland Autumn reseeding is still the preferred option on the majority of farms across the country as the pressure for grass availability eases up after second cut silage. Although many farmers are set to take a third cut of silage, there should still be an...

Hi, our tractor is out of order since one week. Has been fine for nearly 1000 hours. When the alarm is coming up, you need between 10 and 20 starts, then you can drive home. The dealer has changed some sensors, but fault is still there... What to do next?

Don't Panic.. I'm not trying to sell you anything as a new poster. I need your help with nutrient management plans as software as a service. I know there are options out there eg. Gatekeeper and a simple Excel sheet can be effective but I'm trying to help predominately small to medium livestock...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland A study by researchers at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) has confirmed Lough Neagh as hypertophic – the worst category of waterway nutrient pollution – which indicates “decades of agricultural, industrial and domestic runoff”. The key finding...

I'm looking to maybe hop on to the hamster wheel and purchase my first couple of pieces of machinery this year I'm toying with a mixer wagon for various reasons - but mainly ease of feeding the farm is set up for a wagon and putting blocks/bales in is difficult but not impossible as well as...

Dad and I are starting to think about buying an extra tractor for the business, currently running 3 tractors an International 674, a Massey 5445 and a JD 6330. The International currently runs a log processor full time doing 6-700hrs a year and the plan would be to move it to semi retirement and...

We are fitting out a new shed for housing anything from weaned calves to finishing cattle. In our existing shed we have got water bowls on the posts of the feed fence but they take up 1 feed space in each bay and surprising how they stick out into the feed passageway. Seen these and thought they...

Following on from the fairly depressing ‘Anyone thinking of calling it a day’ thread, is anyone looking to grab their farm business by the scruff of the neck and expand/intensify/stack enterprises? Around me we have plenty of guys in their 20s, 30s and 40s looking to expand. Dairies adding...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland A farmer has been fined for obstructing an Environment Agency officer who was taking water samples of suspected pollution on his farm. Wiltshire farmer Neil Dyke, of Chipps Farm, Corsley, Warminster, drove off in his tractor with water samples...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland A large scale dairy farm in Co. Down has been brought to the market by Savills with a guide price of £6,500,000 (€7,696,481). Island Dairies Farm is located at 170 Lurgan Road, Dromore, Co. Down, on land extending to around 180ac (75ha). Its dairy...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Modern farming practices are centred on the use of machinery and equipment that are powerful and highly sophisticated. They also require an in-depth knowledge and experience on the part of operators in order to secure the highest levels of performance...

Written by Administrator from Farming Monthly National Bale Preservative and Moisture Meters In the heart of the harvest season, John, a dedicated farmer, relies heavily on the precision of bale preservatives and moisture meters. As his hay baling operation and combine gathers the crops, these...