Peter Thomas Keaveney

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Green diesel prices up 38c/l in a month

The reignition of troubles between Iran and the US has caused green diesel prices to rise from lows of €1.02/l including VAT a few weeks ago to €1.39/l including VAT as we went to print this week.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Green diesel prices up 38c/l in a month

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Retrofit pre-chop gives old Hesston a fresh edge

Retrofit pre-chop gives old Hesston a fresh edge

FARM MACHINERY 29 July 2026

IAM to host SKY Agriculture demo day ahead of winter sowing campaign

IAM to host SKY Agriculture demo day ahead of winter sowing campaign

NEWS 29 July 2026

Replacing tractor tyres now costs around €500 more than at the start of the year

Replacing tractor tyres now costs around €500 more than at the start of the year

Replacing tractor tyres now costs around €500 more than at the start of the year

NEWS 23 July 2026

Kerry-built RT hedge cutter wins over Cork contractor

Kerry-built RT hedge cutter wins over Cork contractor

Kerry-built RT hedge cutter wins over Cork contractor

FARM MACHINERY 22 July 2026

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Krone adds smart features to new Swadro TC 1250 Pro rake

Krone adds smart features to new Swadro TC 1250 Pro rake

Krone's Swadro TC 1250 Pro four-rotor rake has gained new features including load sensing hydraulics, Isobus control and other smart functions to improve comfort and efficiency.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Kverneland introduces new Tersus 4000 mulcher

Kverneland introduces new Tersus 4000 mulcher

Kverneland is introducing a new Tersus 4000 flail mulcher series, which comes in three variants of different working widths.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Amazone’s Pantera 4504 gains new-generation cab and updated design

Amazone’s Pantera 4504 gains new-generation cab and updated design

Amzone has upgraded its Pantera 4504 self-propelled sprayer, which now features a new cab and updated design.

NEWS 8 July 2026

SlurryKat launches new Farmline slurry tanker range

SlurryKat launches new Farmline slurry tanker range

SlurryKat has launched a new Farmline tanker range, developed as a standardised tanker solution available in capacities from 1,350 to 2,500 gallons.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Zetor to move manufacturing to India to cut costs

Zetor to move manufacturing to India to cut costs

Blaming rising manufacturing costs, Zetor is set to end tractor production in the Czech Republic after 80 years, relocating manufacturing to India.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Vervaet unveils new Hydro Trike 3.0

Vervaet unveils new Hydro Trike 3.0

Vervaet is launching the new third-generation Hydro Trike self-propelled slurry applicator which sees more tank capacity, a stronger drivetrain, increased lift capacity, new tyre options and new cab.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Machinery manufacturers urge caution in hot weather

Machinery manufacturers urge caution in hot weather

As the harvest kicks off and the silage season continues in the warm weather, Peter Thomas Keaveney looks at how to help prevent the risk of unwanted disasters during the dry spell.

NEWS 8 July 2026

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