John Deere used the recent national dairy show to unveil their latest medium sized tractor. The 4 cylinder tractor has plenty to offer and is not short of specification.

Despite the recent weather, some progress has been made in getting crops planted. We talk to one contractor in Tipperary who is doing this on his own with one tractor and drill without a plough or power-harrow in sight.

Ursus are known for their tractors but not their balers. We see how their round baler performed in less than ideal conditions in Wexford.

Lastly, Alistair Chambers gets behind the wheel of a Kia Optima Sportswagon. The large family car didn’t disappoint and is competitively priced.