Farm Machinery

Sligo contractor swears by Strautmann wagons

Peter Thomas Keavney caught up with Sligo farmer and contractor Marty Lenehan to find out why he runs Strautmann wagons, and how his 3102 has performed to date.

FARM MACHINERY 1 April 2026

Sligo contractor swears by Strautmann wagons

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Can Irish farming continue to afford a pit silage system?

Can Irish farming continue to afford a pit silage system?

FARM MACHINERY 1 April 2026

Making silage, is the loader properly appreciated?

Making silage, is the loader properly appreciated?

FARM MACHINERY 1 April 2026

Limerick contractor moves to 20-tonne 250hp Komatsu loader

Limerick contractor moves to 20-tonne 250hp Komatsu loader

Limerick contractor moves to 20-tonne 250hp Komatsu loader

FARM MACHINERY 1 April 2026

First drive: Can-Am Outlander Electric

First drive: Can-Am Outlander Electric

First drive: Can-Am Outlander Electric

FARM MACHINERY 25 March 2026

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First Kverneland ‘on-land’ plough is proving hugely successful in Kildare

First Kverneland ‘on-land’ plough is proving hugely successful in Kildare

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with tillage farmer Tony McNally, to get his opinion on Kverneland’s first ‘on-land’ 3400 S six-furrow reversible plough, which he purchased last year.

FARM MACHINERY 11 March 2026

Urea v compound - do you know how to set your spreader accurately?

Urea v compound - do you know how to set your spreader accurately?

Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott outline the importance of understanding characteristics of different fertilisers and adjusting the spreader to suit each one.

FARM MACHINERY 11 March 2026

Diesel cost increases – machine management strategies 2026

Diesel cost increases – machine management strategies 2026

With the planting and silage season almost upon us, contractors will soon be consuming large quantities of fuel, which is expected to account for 18% of machine running costs. Michael Moroney reports.

FARM MACHINERY 11 March 2026

MF 35 Industrial tractor tops Co Down collectors auction at €64,927

MF 35 Industrial tractor tops Co Down collectors auction at €64,927

A Massey Ferguson 35 Industrial model topped the recent Co Down based, Mourne Collection dispersal sale having sold for €64,927 plus fees.

FARM MACHINERY 11 March 2026

Ten harvesters cutting 120,000 acres

Ten harvesters cutting 120,000 acres

J Reiff is Luxembourg’s and one of Europe’s largest contractors, running 70 Fendt tractors, 10 Claas harvesters and 15 forage wagons, cutting 120,000 acres of grass/year. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports

FARM MACHINERY 11 March 2026

Zetor celebrates 80 years of tractors

Zetor celebrates 80 years of tractors

This week, 80 years ago, the first Zetor Z 25 tractor rolled off the production line at the firms factory in the Czech Republic. Peter Thomas Keaveney takes a look back at its history.

FARM MACHINERY 11 March 2026

Bednar appoints first dealer in the West

Bednar appoints first dealer in the West

Bednar has appointed Quigleys Garage as its first dealer in the west of Ireland, bringing its total to six Irish dealers, with eight depots.

NEWS 11 March 2026

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BVD – the silent risk that still remains

Irish farmers have made remarkable progress in the fight against bovine viral diarrhoea. Since 2013, the number of persistently infected calves has fallen from over 16,000 to 485 in 2024.

BVD – the silent risk that still remains

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