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

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.

But every summer, without fail, another contender emerges from the shadows of rural Ireland wearing crawler tracks and 450 ...

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, ...

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

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 ...

With silage season well under way, it's important that farmers reaccustom themselves with the rules of the road when it comes to driving their tractor during the busy summer season. Licence ...

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

With the silage season just around the corner the message to all involved is to plan ahead, stay alert and make safety a top priority. Speaking at the latest FSP meeting Chair, Harry Sinclair said: ...