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Wicklow contractor running both disc and power harrow drills

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Wicklow grower and contractor Sean Brennan, as he was busy sowing oilseed rape. Sean discusses why he runs both a disc and power harrow drill.

FARM MACHINERY 2 September 2026

Wicklow contractor running both disc and power harrow drills

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New Erth Panbuster Drill aimed at cutting establishment costs goes on Irish tour

New Erth Panbuster Drill aimed at cutting establishment costs goes on Irish tour

FARM MACHINERY 26 August 2026

Lemken updates mechanical drill offering

Lemken updates mechanical drill offering

NEWS 24 June 2026

Grange offer full package with new front hopper

Grange offer full package with new front hopper

Grange offer full package with new front hopper

FARM MACHINERY 17 June 2026

Farmer Writes: a man that could have sold straw to tillage farmers

Farmer Writes: a man that could have sold straw to tillage farmers

Farmer Writes: a man that could have sold straw to tillage farmers

FARMER WRITES 20 May 2026

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New generation Aerosem M one-pass from Pöttinger

New generation Aerosem M one-pass from Pöttinger

Pöttinger has introduced a new generation Aerosem M mounted one-pass seed drill, available in single or double hopper configurations, with or without precision maize seeding capabilities.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Bednar factory tour – Czech firm building 4,000 machines annually

Bednar factory tour – Czech firm building 4,000 machines annually

Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to the home of Bednar FMT in the Czech Republic, to check out the company’s factory and find out more about one of Irelands newest tillage equipment suppliers.

FARM MACHINERY 19 November 2025

Farmer Writes: why many of our fields are no-till ready

Farmer Writes: why many of our fields are no-till ready

It is, on our heavy flat land, the principal reason why I like min-till; the good trafficability it provides, allied to the fact of how level the fields become when ploughing ceases.

FARMER WRITES 19 November 2025

On test - Alpego’s one-pass drill proves accurate and easy to use

On test - Alpego’s one-pass drill proves accurate and easy to use

Gaining market share on both the Irish and European markets, Alpego gave us the opportunity to put its 3m Alpego Jet-X one-pass drill combination through its paces. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

FARM MACHINERY 19 November 2025

Lemken shows latest wares in tilling, sowing and technology

Lemken shows latest wares in tilling, sowing and technology

Adapting to trends in tillage, such as the EU plough market declining by 50% in three years, Lemken has introduced a raft of new products. Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Lemken HQ in Germany.

NEWS 19 November 2025

SMS Agro presents new Smart 400 seed drill

SMS Agro presents new Smart 400 seed drill

SMS Agro has unveiled its new trailed 4m Smart 400 universal pneumatic seed drill which is designed for rejuvenating and reseeding grassland and to sow most common crops.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Agritechnica: Lemken introduces no-till disc drill

Agritechnica: Lemken introduces no-till disc drill

Among its suite of 2026 product updates launched at Agritechnica, Lemken introduced its first no-till disc drill, the Solitair NT to its range.

NEWS 19 November 2025

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At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

The rural pub has been more than just somewhere to stop for a drink. It is a meeting place, a social outlet and an important part of community life, bringing together farmers, families & local groups.

At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

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