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Irish machinery market in 2026 more upbeat than expected

Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott speak to some machinery manufacturers and distributors about the sales and the mood of the Irish agricultural machinery market in 2026.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Irish machinery market in 2026 more upbeat than expected

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BEEF2026: cost of keeping a suckler cow is €1,000/year

BEEF2026: cost of keeping a suckler cow is €1,000/year

NEWS 1 July 2026

ICSA slams factory price cuts for lamb

ICSA slams factory price cuts for lamb

NEWS 26 June 2026

Bord Bia’s spend on consultancy more than doubles

Bord Bia’s spend on consultancy more than doubles

Bord Bia’s spend on consultancy more than doubles

NEWS 25 June 2026

Money mentor: ‘I’m finanically behind, yet working harder than ever’

Money mentor: ‘I’m finanically behind, yet working harder than ever’

Money mentor: ‘I’m finanically behind, yet working harder than ever’

MONEY MENTOR 24 June 2026

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The new ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme is it worthwhile?

The new ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme is it worthwhile?

Michael Moroney looks at the terms and conditions of the €10 million Electric Vehicle scrappage scheme, to find who it suits, how to apply and why the majority of 4x4’s on Irish roads are not eligible

MOTORS 11 June 2026

Supplier survey shows compliance improving - Agri-Food Regulator

Supplier survey shows compliance improving - Agri-Food Regulator

Agri-Food Regulator survey shows buyers largely complying with unfair trading practices legislation, but issues remain.

NEWS 11 June 2026

Farmer Writes: we buffer-fed cows for two months

Farmer Writes: we buffer-fed cows for two months

We have managed the silage-making by doing 50ac of new leys early on followed by another 100ac two weeks later. This did not pass without incident, writes Joe Collingborn.

FARMER WRITES 11 June 2026

EU seeks €540m to tackle cost of fertiliser

EU seeks €540m to tackle cost of fertiliser

Minister Heydon has said that plans to put EU crisis funds on the table for farmers leaves him with a 'number of different options' to help counteract high fertiliser costs.

NEWS 11 June 2026

Cereals 2026: Erth Engineering Panbuster drill breaks surface

Cereals 2026: Erth Engineering Panbuster drill breaks surface

At Cereals 2026, Erth Engineering showcased its Panbuster Drill, a machine combining elements of its proven Panbuster subsoiler and Agriseeder drill suited for the establishment of cereal crops.

FARM MACHINERY 11 June 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: EU wipes slate clean for future farm payments

Inside the Farmers Journal: EU wipes slate clean for future farm payments

This week, the team looks at the blueprint for the next CAP, hears about the cost of growing spuds and talks about the Bord Bia governance review.

NEWS 11 June 2026

Potato price prospects improving for 2026

Potato price prospects improving for 2026

Potato prices won't be affected by a significant hangover of old crop, as stores are rapidly emptying around the country.

NEWS 11 June 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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