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Machinery
AGCO invests €70m to expand Finnish engine facility
Gary Abbott
AGCO has announced that it will invest €70m to expand its engine plant in Nokia, Finland, to further accelerate clean energy innovations and increase output.
 
 
Two years without stopping: Keenan’s revamped Mechfibre+ sticking the pace
Two years without stopping: Keenan’s revamped Mechfibre+ sticking the pace
Keenan launched its updated MechFiber+ range of paddle feeders two years. Midland’s farm Cows.ie bought the first 28m3 machine, and it hasn’t had a day off in two years. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
What does the future hold for agricultural contracting in Ireland?
What does the future hold for agricultural contracting in Ireland?
High machinery prices, a scarcity of skilled labour and a tough 15 months for farming is affecting agricultural contractors. Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott report.
Armagh contractor doubles business in size in 10 years
Armagh contractor doubles business in size in 10 years
Peter Thomas Keaveney speaks to Willie Megaw from Ivan Megaw and Son in Co Armagh, who are one of the country’s largest contractors, to speak about day-to-day business and his choice of machinery.
Contractor profile: southern England contractor staying focused on silage
Contractor profile: southern England contractor staying focused on silage
One Sussex contracting family focused on foraging is waiting to see what impact this spring’s weather will have on its 2024 workload, reports Martin Rickatson.
Premier county contractor with prize-winning talents
Premier county contractor with prize-winning talents
Gary Abbott met with Tipperary contractor John Kennedy, to find out what it takes to run a successful business and his time developing the Tanco trailed butterfly mower and HiSpec Kompactor trailers.
Contracting 2024 facing big operational challenges
Contracting 2024 facing big operational challenges
For most agricultural contractors, 2023 was a very challenging year, both operationally and financially due to poor weather and machinery cost inflation.
ICE age is still part of the van future
ICE age is still part of the van future
The Stellantis Group, which owns the Citroën, Fiat, Opel, and Peugeot van brands, recently unveiled new battery electric vans. The subtext was that internal combustion engines are not going away.
In pictures: 1985 Mercedes MB Trac 1500 sells for €61,290 at auction
In pictures: 1985 Mercedes MB Trac 1500 sells for €61,290 at auction
With over 1,000 lots up for grabs, it was a 1985 Mercedes MB Trac 1500 that topped the sale, securing a top bid of €61,290 (£53,000) plus commission.
Heart disease risk factors among farmers too significant to ignoreSPONSORED
Heart disease risk factors among farmers too significant to ignore
Health issues including heart disease can be a concern for many working in the farming industry. It is important to understand the risk factors related to heart health and how best to mitigate them.
Steer clear of electricity poles and stay wiresSPONSORED
Steer clear of electricity poles and stay wires
Michael Murray, ESB Networks public safety manager, highlights the importance of identifying risks in the environment you are working in.
Intra-nasal vaccination: a corner stone in calf rearingSPONSORED
Intra-nasal vaccination: a corner stone in calf rearing
Tom Crowley is a busy man! As well as being a family man, he works off farm doing farm building and repairs. On the farm he’s built up a pedigree herd of Aubracs and is rearing 50 dairy-to-beef calves
Bolstering immunity with Bovilis Bovipast RSP: reduce and control pneumoniaSPONSORED
Bolstering immunity with Bovilis Bovipast RSP: reduce and control pneumonia
Sarah Higgins, ruminant and equine veterinary manager with MSD Animal Health, answers some frequently asked questions on bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and Bovilis Bovipast RSP.
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