Gary Abbott

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New autonomous electric feeder robot loads, mixes and feeds livestock

Israeli feed mixer manufacturer RMH will present the Nexus electric autonomous diet feeder at the French Innov Space show, which will be held from September 15 to 17.

NEWS 30 July 2026

New autonomous electric feeder robot loads, mixes and feeds livestock

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How one Irish company became a trusted supplier to global tractor makers

How one Irish company became a trusted supplier to global tractor makers

FARM MACHINERY 29 July 2026

First drive: Can-Am transforms Traxter with latest HD11

First drive: Can-Am transforms Traxter with latest HD11

FARM MACHINERY 29 July 2026

Young Stock Podcast: how a Longford suckler farmer built an engineering business

Young Stock Podcast: how a Longford suckler farmer built an engineering business

Young Stock Podcast: how a Longford suckler farmer built an engineering business

NEWS 29 July 2026

Precision features for Amazone's ZG-TX combi spreader

Precision features for Amazone's ZG-TX combi spreader

Precision features for Amazone's ZG-TX combi spreader

NEWS 23 July 2026

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Bomford Turner launches 2% finance offer on hedge cutters

Bomford Turner launches 2% finance offer on hedge cutters

IAM Agricultural Machinery, Irelands Bomford Turner importer has partnered with DLL Finance to offer an exclusive 2% finance rate on all new hedge cutters bought before the 31 August 2026.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Know your hedge-cutting costs before the season starts

Know your hedge-cutting costs before the season starts

Aside from machine maintenance, it's important that contractors assess their operating costs ahead of the hedge cutting season, writes Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott

FARM MACHINERY 15 July 2026

Self-propelled hedgecutter fits the bill for Clare business

Self-propelled hedgecutter fits the bill for Clare business

Gary Abbott spoke with Clare contractor Noel McNamara to find out why he opted for the Italian built Energreen self-propelled hedge cutter and how it has proved a good fit for his business.

FARM MACHINERY 15 July 2026

McConnel extends flagship technology to mid-range hedge cutters

McConnel extends flagship technology to mid-range hedge cutters

Until now, McConnel had only offered its telescopic variable forward reach system on its flagship models, this now changes with the arrival of Tele-VFR option for 77 Series machines.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Hedge-cutting season Ireland: dates, rules and hedgerow management tips

Hedge-cutting season Ireland: dates, rules and hedgerow management tips

Although the official hedge-cutting season doesn’t open for a few more weeks, grass verges and hedges that pose as a road safety hazard can be cut all year round, writes Gary Abbott.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Schuitemaker introduces two compact forage wagons

Schuitemaker introduces two compact forage wagons

Schuitemaker, the Dutch forage wagon manufacturer, has expanded its Rapide forage wagon range with the addition of two new compact models, the Rapide 6 and Rapide 8.

NEWS 15 July 2026

First look as Claas launches new generation of Axion 8 tractors

First look as Claas launches new generation of Axion 8 tractors

Claas continues to refresh its tractor lineup with the arrival of the new Axion 8 Cmatic, a trio of CVT only models set to replace the current Axion 800 series, writes Gary Abbott.

FARM MACHINERY 15 July 2026

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