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Conflict in the Gulf set to increase Irish borrowing costs

Policymakers at the European Central Bank suggest interest rate hikes are coming.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Conflict in the Gulf set to increase Irish borrowing costs

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Farm machinery sector contributes €4.76bn/year to Irish economy

Farm machinery sector contributes €4.76bn/year to Irish economy

NEWS 26 November 2025

Farm machinery sector contributes €4.76bn per year to Irish economy

Farm machinery sector contributes €4.76bn per year to Irish economy

NEWS 26 November 2025

Saving: a challenging lifelong habit

Saving: a challenging lifelong habit

Saving: a challenging lifelong habit

PENSIONS & SAVINGS 6 September 2025

Twenty ways to spend €20,000: debt repayment

Twenty ways to spend €20,000: debt repayment

Twenty ways to spend €20,000: debt repayment

NEWS 5 September 2025

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Manitou sales down 11.6% year on year

Manitou sales down 11.6% year on year

The Manitou group is actively pursuing the electrification of its entire range with the first deliveries of 100% electric telehandlers set for the construction market.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Twenty ways to spend €20,000: upgrading the tractor

Twenty ways to spend €20,000: upgrading the tractor

In a new series on evaluating spending options on dairy farms, Daire Cregg looks at the costs involved in upgrading the tractor and asks if it is a good investment.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

European Central Bank cuts interest rates again

European Central Bank cuts interest rates again

More good news for borrowers, as the cost of loans should fall further.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm