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Peter Thomas Keaveney on 29 Sep 2022
Budget 2023: no VRT increase and extension of excise duties on fuel
The minister has extended the excise reductions on fuel until 28 February 2023, while there will be no changes to VRT for cars or commercial vehicles.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 29 Sep 2022
Used tractor imports down over 35%
Used tractor imports are down 982 units, which is over 35% on 2021 figures.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 27 Sep 2022
Rathangan Country Fair to return this weekend
The inaugural Rathangan Country Fair in Wexford is set to return this weekend, 1 and 2 October.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 28 Sep 2022
Claas Xerion celebrates 25-year jubilee
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Claas Xerion tractor range, Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney take a look at the history behind the unique model from its beginning to the current day.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 27 Sep 2022
Clever Agri debut selection of new sprayers
Clever Agri Components debuted several new sprayers at the Ploughing including two of its own designed small trailed sprayers and a large trailed high-end French-built Arland sprayer.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 27 Sep 2022
New app for agricultural contractors
Ag-drive is a new cloud-based app for contractors to manage their business more effectively and was shortlisted for an innovation award by Enterprise Ireland at the Ploughing.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 23 Sep 2022
Watch: Kiwi-built liquid foliar spray machine at Ploughing
Peter Thomas Keaveney chats with Leslie Dwyer of FuturAg, who talks around the Kiwi-built Tow and Fert range of liquid foliar spray machines, which debuted at the Ploughing.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 29 Sep 2022
Kubota opens new European Parts Centre in France
Kubota recently officially opened a new European Parts Centre in Thionville, a city located in the French department of Moselle.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 27 Sep 2022
New range of pasture rejuvenation kit from Kilkenny firm
Tipperary dealer Benn Agri returned to the Ploughing last week, displaying a range of kit from Irish and overseas manufacturers, including newcomer Alan Ward Engineering.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 20 Sep 2022
Combine registrations down 30% as late deliveries hide true figures
New combine registrations are showing a 30% drop, however, it appears that the continued late arrival of machines has hampered true sales figures.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 22 Sep 2022
FarmDroid solar-powered robot makes Irish debut
Recently appointed FarmDrioid Irish distributor, IAM Agricultural Machinery, showcased the world’s first fully automatic robot that can take care of both sowing and weed control.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 20 Sep 2022
Dual-purpose rake and tedder designer picks up award
Mayo engineer Michael Clarke picked up the Young Innovation of the Year accolade this week for his 20ft dual purpose rake and tedder.