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4,000 watch Galway contractor beat 37-year-old ploughing world record time

In front of 4,000 onlookers, Pa McHugh broke the existing world record ploughing the fastest acre, at the Glenamaddy District Ploughing and Agricultural Show. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

NEWS 7 October 2026

4,000 watch Galway contractor beat 37-year-old ploughing world record time

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Bomford Turner demo day set for Cork

Bomford Turner demo day set for Cork

NEWS 30 September 2026

The counties buying the most new tractors in August

The counties buying the most new tractors in August

NEWS 23 September 2026

Major hedge cutting demonstration day planned for Tipperary

Major hedge cutting demonstration day planned for Tipperary

Major hedge cutting demonstration day planned for Tipperary

NEWS 23 September 2026

Landini's new Smart Cab brings 14% more space to 7 Series tractors

Landini's new Smart Cab brings 14% more space to 7 Series tractors

Landini's new Smart Cab brings 14% more space to 7 Series tractors

NEWS 23 September 2026

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Laois-built €460 tester takes the hassle out of checking trailer lights

Laois-built €460 tester takes the hassle out of checking trailer lights

The Voltera portable trailer light tester takes the workload out of testing trailer lights, removing the need for a second person and a tow vehicle, while working off a standard powertool battery.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Reversing a slurry tanker inspired Monaghan teen to invent €150 camera

Reversing a slurry tanker inspired Monaghan teen to invent €150 camera

The WireLessCam portable battery powered camera system attracted considerable attention within the Innovation Arena at the Ploughing, exhibited by Young Innovator of the year finalist, Blake McVicar.

NEWS 23 September 2026

New Weidemann 90 Series loaders get object detection and automatic bucket return

New Weidemann 90 Series loaders get object detection and automatic bucket return

Weidemann Ireland debuted the new 90 series loaders at the Ploughing last week, with the new series made up of four models - the 2090, 2090T, 3090 and 3090T.

NEWS 23 September 2026

New €12,950 VST compact tractor brings hydrostatic transmission to the range

New €12,950 VST compact tractor brings hydrostatic transmission to the range

Cavan Autotrac, the Irish importer of the Indian built VST compact tractor range unveiled the new VST Fieldtrac 929 model which is now offered with a 20km/h hydrostatic transmission.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Krone says new MX 380 forage wagon is around a tonne lighter

Krone says new MX 380 forage wagon is around a tonne lighter

Krone officially unveiled the new MX 380 forage wagon last week, which coincided with the first showing of the new machine in Ireland at the Ploughing in Tullamore.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Vaderstad demo day set for Stradbally this Friday

Vaderstad demo day set for Stradbally this Friday

The Cooney Furlong Machinery Company will be holding a Vaderstad demonstration day in Stradbally, this Friday 25 September.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Ploughing highlights: Whites showcases Jarmet ATV sprayer bogey

Ploughing highlights: Whites showcases Jarmet ATV sprayer bogey

Whites of Portadown, the Irish importer of the Polish-built Jarmet attachment range, showcased the latest sprayer bogey designed to laves three-point linkage sprayers compatible with ATVs and UTVs.

NEWS 23 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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