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Machinery
AGCO invests €70m to expand Finnish engine facility
Gary Abbott
AGCO has announced that it will invest €70m to expand its engine plant in Nokia, Finland, to further accelerate clean energy innovations and increase output.
7 February 2024 Dealer
Ministers' charm on St Patrick’s Day
The Dealer will be interested to hear what Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan makes of a Brazilian steak this St Patrick's Day.
29 November 2023 Tractors
Agritechnica 2023: Valtra unveils revamped S series
Valtra unveiled its revamped flagship 280hp to 420hp S series tractor range at Agritechnica. The six-model range will be built in Finland and shares more similarities than ever with the smaller ranges
Schemes and finance: Flood relief, equine breeding and renewable subsidies
Irish funding is being allocated to Shannon Callows farmers and for equine projects, while the EU Commission has approved major funding for renewables in Czechia and Finland.
8 November 2023 Schemes
'Welfare subsidies' needed to rear pigs with intact tails
The 2023 Teagasc pig conference heard that in Finland, production subsidies are needed to cover the higher production costs associated with raising pigs with higher levels of animal welfare.
18 October 2023 News
Revamped 280-420hp Valtra S Series returns home to Finland
Valtra recently unveiled its revamped, Finnish built, six model S Series from 280hp to 420hp, marking the beginning of the brands 6th generation. Gary Abbott traveled to the global launch in Finland.
4 October 2023 Farm machinery