Author: National Ploughing Association

New DeLaval rotary for Irish and UK farmers

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Founded in Sweden over 135 years ago, DeLaval has grown to become a market leader in milking equipment and technology.  Today, the company launched its latest innovation to Irish and UK farmers – the new DeLaval Rotary E100 milking parlour.

The E100 is focused around the four customer challenges of: animal welfare; milk quality; farm profitability; and work efficiency. When it comes to animal welfare, the E100 is designed to ensure that everything “works to move cows calmly and efficiently trough a gentle and safe process”.

In addition, the E100 is an “efficient machine” which drives the throughput you need. It is this “unrivalled efficiency” that makes it possible to spend less time, with fewer people, milking more cows.

With the ability for one operator to control the milking process and a focus on cow flow that makes it possible to increase throughput, the E100 is claimed to make it possible for you to do more with less.

Claimed key features:

  • Reduced milker workload
  • Feaster cow exiting
  • Rotation speed can be controlled by production group settings
  • Highest milk capacity on the market
  • Predefined service costs
  • High throughput with only one milker
  • Integrated system and tank cleaning
  • Lower water consumption
  • Up to 1.5 cow entry for faster loading.

Other key features include the DeLaval FastLane bridge and the DeLaval ComfortBail. With the new DeLaval Fastlane bridge, cows move quickly, calmly and efficiently through every DeLaval Rotary E100 system.

In addition, the DeLaval ComfortBail is unique to the E100. This bail hides the wires, pipes and technology and integrates them into the bail. This ensures clearer lines of visibility for the worker and cow; easier, safer access for the milker; and a more consistent approach to the task of getting cows on, milked and off the rotary platform calmly and quickly.

Commenting on the launch, Gary Edwards – CMS Solutions manager – said: “The DeLaval E100 Rotary has been designed around the customer’s and the animal’s needs. It has been designed as a complete milking system, focusing on cow flow, cow comfort, efficiency and comfort for the milker.
“Combined with DelPro herd management software, it really offers the farmer complete control of his herd, making it easier for him to make management decisions.” 

“When working in conjunction with the unique DeLaval teat spray robot(TSR), it is incredibly labour efficient when labour is becoming increasingly challenging for dairy farmers,” he added.

The DeLaval Rotary E100 will be displayed in the UK and Ireland at the UK Dairy Day and the National Ploughing Championships.

Only Two Weeks To Go Until The Most Anticipated Event of the Year #PLOUGHING18

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GREAT EXCITEMENT AS THE COUNTDOWN IS NOW UNDERWAY

With just under two weeks to go to the staging of Europe’s largest outdoor event, the site in Screggan, Tullamore is really taking shape for this year’s National Ploughing Championships. Today the national media were treated to an exciting preview of what to expect, as the event was officially launched on the Co. Offaly site.

At this morning’s launch, the media and special guests were entertained by local performers from Offaly while prize-winning animals, quality machines, horses and hounds were all on display.  Food, fashion and farming were the flare of the day as ploughing enthusiasts, local landowners, public representatives including the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed got a flavour of all that “Ploughing” has to offer.

The Irish Ploughing team heroes were honoured as they returned victorious from last weekend’s World Ploughing Contest in Germany.  Carlow man Eamonn Tracey is the new World Ploughing Champion representing Ireland with an outstanding performance in the Conventional Class. While neighbouring county Wexford man, John Whelan also secured silver place victory in the Reversible Class.

Launching the event, NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh said “The Ploughing Championships not only provides a national stage to showcase all that is great about Ireland, but also internationally.  As it is fantastic to see the phenomenal global interest in the event with countries such as Australia, France, USA, Denmark, UK, Netherlands, New Zealand, Hungary, Uganda, Czech Republic, Germany, Canada and Belgium attending.  With 291,500 visitors attending last year and over 1,700 stands the Ploughing Championships is one of the market leading Agriculture Trade Fairs worldwide.”

For Machinery addicts, the NPC trade arena goes unrivalled. All the top brands will be showcasing the latest makes and models on the market. Today guests along with some of Ireland’s top models took the opportunity to inspect the site and try out some of the tractors/machinery on site.

There will be an array of new exhibitors as well as hundreds of outstanding veteran companies showcasing their products and services in dynamic ways.   The very latest models in agricultural machinery and cutting edge technology will be on display in the Innovation Arena, quality livestock, a Motor Show, a Forestry Village, Food Trail, an International Business Pavilion, Fashion and a Local Enterprise Village with every county in Ireland represented, National Baking Competitions, Craft Shows, Cookery Demonstrations and many topical seminars.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is the new sponsor of the popular Best Dressed ‘Country Style’ ladies competition on Wednesday 19th of September. A judging panel will announce the winner with a prize worth €7,000 up for grabs. The exclusive prize includes two return flights from Dublin to Abu Dhabi, a two-night stay in the luxury 5-Star Emirates Palace, a two-night stay in the prominent 5-Star Anantara Eastern Mangroves & Spa Hotel and two complimentary passes for Yas Island.

Not only out to spoil the ladies, the men are also in for a designer treat.  The Most Appropriately Dressed Gentleman will receive a prize of a stay in the exclusive Wineport Lodge nestled on the banks of Lough Ree, in Athlone County Westmeath, plus a bespoke custom-made suit sponsored by Master Tailor, Louis Copeland.

An extended Trade Arena will see the return of the popular Tented Retail Village with demand necessitating the return of the “Dome” the biggest Arcade ever, with over 100 exhibitors displaying in the one arena plus hundreds more located in specialist Pavilions.

The National Ploughing Championships taking place from September 18 to 20th in Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly is not to be missed.  Follow the build up to #Ploughing18 online www.facebook.com/nationalploughingchampionships or www.twitter.com/@NPAIE #Ploughing18.

Irish Team Take on the World and Win!

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Congratulations and well wishes are pouring in from all corners of Ireland with the announcement of the results over the weekend from the World Ploughing Contest in Einsiedel, Germany.  Ireland’s representatives on the world stage, Mr Eamonn Tracey and Mr John Whelan won 1st and 2nd places respectively for Ireland at the World Ploughing Contest.  Carlow man Eamonn Tracey is the new World Ploughing Champion representing Ireland with an outstanding performance in the Conventional Class. While neighbouring county Wexford man, John Whelan also secured silver place victory in the Reversible Class.

Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association Ms Anna May McHugh said “this is a fantastic win for both men and Irish Ploughing as a whole. Since winning the nationals last year, the men have been working hard on preparing for the worlds in Germany and all their effort have paid off. They have done their Country extremely proud. Congratulations and a very well done to both”

General Secretary of the World Ploughing Organisation, Ms Anna Marie McHugh said “Ireland have always been highly respected internationally in terms of producing Ploughmen to compete on the world stage. However, Eamonn and John in particular are held in extremely high esteem not only in Ireland but across the international ploughing community. Another great result such as this for both men further adds to their global reputation as Masters in their field”.

The Republic of Ireland were coached this year by one of Laois’s finest Ploughmen, Mr Patsy Condron. Also travelling with the contingent to Germany John Deery from Monaghan acting as Judge. Proud sponsors of the Irish Team and delegation again this year are Kverneland.

‘Machine of the Year’ award

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The ‘Machine of the Year’ award is open to all machines launched/manufactured since the last National Ploughing Championships.  Entries must currently be in manufacture and all machines should have a practical use in agriculture and will be exhibiting at Ploughing 2018. 

NPA Assistant Managing Director Anna Marie McHugh said “There was great interest with entries of an exceptional standard in last year’s ‘Machine of the Year’ competition and this is to be expected again this year.   As the quality of machinery at Ploughing is unparalleled with ground breaking displays and cutting edge technologies worth in excess of €50 million.”

“Last year’s winner was the exceptional horse-power high cylinder Valtra N174 tractor, which the judges praised for its ability to have different levels of specifications for operational use and the intuitive design of the touch screen systems.  Following the Ploughing Championships the Valtra N174 has gone on to experience phenomenal commercial success.”

To enter please email entry form https://www.npa.ie/exhibitorsmenu/ to media@npa.ie before Friday 31st of August. 

Join in with the excitement by following the build up to #Ploughing18 www.facebook.com/nationalploughingchampionships/www.twitter.com/@NPAIE/

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