July 30, 2026
Special preseason deals on Blaney bale unrollers end 31 August 2026 Feed faster. Handle difficult bales. Waste less valuable forage. Get winter feeding sorted before the season begins with special retail and trade deals on the Blaney Forager X10 and Bale Feeder X6. From the premium Forager X10 – our fastest, easiest one-tractor round-bale feeding solution – to the proven, best-value X6, Blaney has a machine designed to make daily […]
July 27, 2026
Dry conditions and reduced grass availability are placing pressure on grazing systems across parts of Ireland, the UK and Europe. As grass becomes scarce, many livestock farmers are already opening silage bales to supplement grazing and maintain livestock performance. When conserved forage is being used earlier than planned, it becomes even more important to feed it efficiently. Unnecessary waste, repeated tractor movements and time-consuming bale handling all add to the […]
July 20, 2026
Applications are now open for the Northern Ireland Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme, providing farmers with an opportunity to receive grant funding towards eligible machinery that improves productivity, efficiency and environmental sustainability. If you’re considering investing in grassland management equipment, now is the ideal time to review your plans. Eligible Blaney Agri Grassland Aerators and Weed Wipers are included within the scheme, helping farmers improve grassland productivity, tackle soil compaction and […]
June 25, 2026
Blaney Group is proud to congratulate placement student Joseph Mooney, who was recognised as Runner-up in the Engineering category at the Ulster University Innovation in Placement Awards 2026. The awards celebrate students who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, technical ability and real business impact during their industry placements. Joseph’s recognition reflects not only his own dedication and talent, but also Blaney Group’s commitment to giving placement students the opportunity to contribute […]
June 15, 2026
With rising costs, increasing compliance requirements, environmental regulations, traceability demands, labour pressures and growing administrative workloads, UK farmers are facing more challenges than ever before. Across the industry, farmers are being asked to produce more, document more and adapt more, often while operating on increasingly tight margins. It is perhaps no surprise then that many of the ideas already submitted to the 2026 Blaney Innovator Programme focus on one common […]
March 26, 2026
The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2026 is now open in England, giving farmers the opportunity to claim up to 40% funding towards practical machinery. If you’re looking to improve grassland performance, deal with heavy vegetation, or get more from your ground, this is a good time to invest in equipment you’ll use every year with part of the cost covered. Applications opened on 17 March 2026 and close […]
December 8, 2025
Simple Ways to Save Time, Reduce Waste and Make Winter Feeding Easier When you’re out-wintering cattle, the daily feeding job can make or break the whole winter. Short days, pressure on time, mud building up in the same spots and cattle following you every step – it’s a big part of the routine. With weather swinging from frozen mornings to wet afternoons that turn fields into a mud bath, every […]
November 17, 2025
The cattle trade is at an all-time high, and for many beef, suckler and dairy farmers, 2025/26 will be a defining year. Livestock prices continue to hold strong, yet the costs around feeding are rising: silage, diesel, labour, machinery maintenance and the pressure on time are all climbing. At Blaney Agri, we’re speaking to farmers every day who recognise that while prices are strong, the current situation isn’t sustainable long-term. […]
November 2, 2025
At Blaney Agri, we’re pleased to see payments now being released through the Future Farm Investment Scheme (FFIS), giving Scottish farmers the opportunity to access up to 100% funding towards selected equipment. The FFIS supports farmers in Scotland to invest in technology and equipment that improves efficiency, productivity, and sustainability on farm. If you applied before the August deadline and have received your offer of grant, now’s the perfect time […]
October 2, 2025
At Blaney Agri, there’s nothing we value more than hearing how our machines are making a real difference on farms. Recently, we caught up with John, a sheep farmer from Cushendall, Co Antrim, who has been using his Blaney Bale Shredder for over 13 years. His story is a brilliant example of how durable and effective our machines are, even after more than a decade of daily use. When John […]