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Machinery
Tractor registrations down but horsepower is up
Gary Abbott
New tractor registrations up to the end of February were down 7% in comparison to 2023, while the 161hp to 200hp power band accounted for the largest proportion of sales, according to the FTMTA.
28 February 2024 News
Irish combine sales hit a 10-year high
Irish combine sales increased by 55% in 2023, recording a 10-year high in the process, Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
28 February 2024 News
Minister recognises key role of machinery industry for wider agriculture
The FTMTA conference ‘Navigating the Evolving Agricultural Machinery Landscape’ recently took place at the Heritage Hotel, Killenard, Co Laois, with over 150 industry personal attending.
John Deere tops tractor sales in Ireland and UK
John Deere was the most popular brand of tractor sold in the Republic of Ireland and the UK in 2022, while Massey Ferguson claimed the second spot and New Holland came third in the Republic.
24 January 2024 News
FTMTA Show to return to indoor format in November
The FTMTA Farm Machinery Show is set to revert to its traditional indoor format for 2024.
17 January 2024 News
Ryan goes from tractor to tech role
The Dealer notes a new job for the former FTMTA boss and tractor guru Gary Ryan.
8 November 2023 Dealer