Gary Abbott

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AJS Spring Farm Machinery shows set for January return

The annual AJS spring farm machinery show series is set to return from Wednesday 21 January, starting south in the Green Glens Arena, Milstreet, Co Cork.

NEWS 11 December 2025

AJS Spring Farm Machinery shows set for January return

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US tractor sales continue to fall

US tractor sales continue to fall

NEWS 10 December 2025

Atkins' new flagship depot wins Agri-DIY store of the year

Atkins' new flagship depot wins Agri-DIY store of the year

NEWS 10 December 2025

John Deere net incomes drops 29% for 2025

John Deere net incomes drops 29% for 2025

John Deere net incomes drops 29% for 2025

NEWS 10 December 2025

2,051 new tractors registered so far this year

2,051 new tractors registered so far this year

2,051 new tractors registered so far this year

NEWS 10 December 2025

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Kioti previews new 140hp four-cylinder tractor

Kioti previews new 140hp four-cylinder tractor

At Agritechnica, Kioti showcased its new HX1403 tractor fitted with a 140hp four-cylinder engine, alongside a new SL750 skid steer model.

NEWS 20 November 2025

EU machinery exports suffer on the back of US Tariffs

EU machinery exports suffer on the back of US Tariffs

Germany's machinery exports fell by 3.1% year-on-year for the first nine months of the year, while exports to the USA fell by 9.4% during the period, according to the VDMA.

NEWS 20 November 2025

Young Stock Podcast: Monaghan man's passion for machines and agri marketing

Young Stock Podcast: Monaghan man's passion for machines and agri marketing

In this week's Young Stock podcast, Gary Abbott speaks with Daragh McHugh of AgriMel Marketing about his journey to starting a successful business at just 22 years of age.

NEWS 20 November 2025

Väderstad ups the pressure with new coulter arm on Spirit and Inspire drills

Väderstad ups the pressure with new coulter arm on Spirit and Inspire drills

Väderstad presented the second generation TriForce II coulter arm suspension system for its Spirit and Inspire drill ranges, allowing an increase in coutler pressure from 80kg to 120kg.

NEWS 20 November 2025

Claas hunts down high-horsepower tractor market with new Axion 9

Claas hunts down high-horsepower tractor market with new Axion 9

Gary Abbott travelled to the Claas UK headquarters in Saxham to get a rundown on the brand-new 326-448hp Axion 9 series, a heavily reworked platform which replaces the Axion 900 series.

FARM MACHINERY 20 November 2025

Alternative fuels to the fore at Agritechnica

Alternative fuels to the fore at Agritechnica

Alternative fuels is an area where both new and existing tractor manufacturers continue to come to the fore with new developments, Gary Abbott looks at some of those that stood out at Agritechnica.

FARM MACHINERY 20 November 2025

Lindner shows largest Lintrac tractor

Lindner shows largest Lintrac tractor

Austrian tractor manufacturer Lindner unveiled its largest tractor built to date at Agritechnica last week, the 175hp Lintrac 160.

NEWS 20 November 2025

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North America remains the land of opportunity

Adam Hannon comes from Dublin but grew up in Tipperary and from the Bord Bia office in New York explains the North American Market.

North America remains the land of opportunity

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