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Amazone expands folding disc harrow range with Catros+03
Gary Abbott
Amazone has completed the third generation of its compact Catros+ 03-2 disc harrows with new mounted and trailed models ranging from 2.5m to 12m.
Big manufacturers cut production as sales drop by 16-22% in 2024
12 February 2025 News
Big manufacturers cut production as sales drop by 16-22% in 2024
In 2024, the majority of major manufacturers dropped sales numbers due to a reduced demand, which in turn saw them reduce production and focus on clearing out dealer stocks.
Amazone expands Cenio cultivator range with 4m folding model
6 February 2025 News
Amazone expands Cenio cultivator range with 4m folding model
Amazone has expanded its Cenio cultivator range with the addition of a new 4000-2 4m folding model.
John Deere tops Irish and UK tractor sales with 30% share
John Deere (29.3%), Massey Ferguson (18.7%) and New Holland (15.9%) have topped the 2023 Irish tractor sales, with the trio accounting for 64% of all tractor sales. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
5 February 2025 News
Spring Machinery Show attracts big crowds with a positive attitude to the Eikon
The second instalment of this year’s spring farm machinery show took place at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Balmoral Park, Co Antrim. Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott report.
5 February 2025 News
Claas accounts for 63% of combine sales
Irish combine sales in 2024 were down 56% on the highs of 2023 sales, which had recorded a 10-year high. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
5 February 2025 News
Vervaet updates Q beet harvester
Vervaet is introducing an updated version of the Vervaet Q-616 beet harvester with a new cab, a range of technical improvements, updated styling and numerous new options.
5 February 2025 News
LAMMA 2025: return of Weeks trailers
At LAMMA show, Richard Western relaunched the lower-priced, lower-spec Weeks trailer range following its absence from the market since 2014.
30 January 2025 News
US Federal Trade Commission takes John Deere to court over right to repair
The US Federal Trade Commission has issued legal proceedings against John Deere, alleging it is unlawfully increasing repair costs by forcing farmers to rely on its authorised dealer network.
29 January 2025 News
1998 Fendt Favorit 924 Vario secures €50,000 plus VAT at auction
A 1998 Fendt Favorit 924 Vario with 19,000 hours secured €50,000 plus VAT and fees at Hennessy Auctioneers January collective machinery auction.
29 January 2025 News
Calculating your diesel use on-farm
Here are some diesel and machinery costs which were outlined by Ciarán Collins of Teagasc at the Dairygold Tillage Conference.
29 January 2025 News
In pictures: Deutz Warrier 6215 tops auction at €103,500
A total clearance was achieved at Hennessy Auctioneers tillage and potato equipment dispersal sale, with a 2021 Deutz Fahr Warrier 6215TTV with 2,626 hours secured the top price of €103,500 plus VAT.
29 January 2025 News