It once meant hard work and simple tools; but silage time now raises questions about sustainability and the true price of ...

Farmers urged to prioritise machinery safety before silage season as HSE figures show vehicles and equipment remain causes of fatal farm accidents.

It’s a busy time on farms as contractors get into full swing, with plenty of field work under way. Silage season is nearly upon us, it will kick off in earnest in a little over a month’s time.

With silage season upon us now, it is timely to consider some of the main issues around silage making. The objective should ...

Silage tractor drivers may be scarce due to the public health emergency’s disruptive effect on the driver learning and testing system, with young farmers among those impacted by the restrictions. To ...

A tractor driver had a lucky escape after his vehicle burst into flames while carrying a trailer full of silage. The incident took place on Monday afternoon (19 June) on the A30 in Henstridge, ...

This final instalment of the 'Steps to Superior Silage Series' provides advice and tips on clamping and baling grass for ...

Josephine is a dairy farmer and trainer in animal production. After years of working with various agricultural organisations, the livestock extension specialist who holds a Master’s degree in climate ...

Darren McMurran and his family run a dairy farm in Castlevennon near Banbridge in Co. Down and is home to one of the most impressive herds in Northern Ireland.