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Chinese tractors a popular addition to Balmoral

At highly competitive prices, it was no surprise that Lovol tractors were garnering a lot of attention at the Balmoral show, writes Daire Cregg.

NEWS 15 May 2026

Chinese tractors a popular addition to Balmoral

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New tractor registrations slow for April but steady overall

New tractor registrations slow for April but steady overall

TRACTORS 13 May 2026

Grass 2026: Lynx showcases Stoll Isobus loader

Grass 2026: Lynx showcases Stoll Isobus loader

FARM MACHINERY 6 May 2026

Lynx to showcase Isobus loader tech and new mid range loader series

Lynx to showcase Isobus loader tech and new mid range loader series

Lynx to showcase Isobus loader tech and new mid range loader series

FARM MACHINERY 26 April 2026

Schaffer to satisfy with latest pivot steer loaders

Schaffer to satisfy with latest pivot steer loaders

Schaffer to satisfy with latest pivot steer loaders

FARM MACHINERY 23 April 2026

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All roads lead to Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny

All roads lead to Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny

Irish Farmers Journal editor Adam Woods previews next week's Grass2026 event, which takes place in Kilkenny.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Making silage, is the loader properly appreciated?

Making silage, is the loader properly appreciated?

Fergal O’Sullivan investigates all things pit related, from loader size, weight, tyres and engine power to explore how they influence the overall silage fermentation process.

FARM MACHINERY 25 February 2026

Limerick contractor moves to 20-tonne 250hp Komatsu loader

Limerick contractor moves to 20-tonne 250hp Komatsu loader

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Noel Duggan, from Duggan Agri Contractors in Limerick to see how his Komatsu WA380-8 has performed during its first season.

FARM MACHINERY 25 February 2026

2026 new tractor registrations up 47% on the year

2026 new tractor registrations up 47% on the year

New tractor sales in the Republic of Ireland are up 47% for the year to date, while sales in Northern Ireland are up 92%, writes Peter Thomas Keaveney.

NEWS 25 February 2026

FCI: ‘Contractors can’t cut everyone’s silage at noon on the same day’

FCI: ‘Contractors can’t cut everyone’s silage at noon on the same day’

Fergal O’Sullivan spoke with contractors Ann Gleeson Hanrahan and Norman Egar, director and chair of the Farm & Forestry Contractors Association (FCI), to understand the challenges faced by the sector

CONTRACTING 25 February 2026

New Merlo dealer for the west

New Merlo dealer for the west

The Merlo Group has officially appointed Mayo based Kirrane Machinery Ltd as its latest agricultural dealer, covering the west of the country for its entire agricultural telehandler series.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Chinese loaders account for over 40% of 2025 Irish loader sales

Chinese loaders account for over 40% of 2025 Irish loader sales

The growing influx of Chinese manufactured loaders has seen them acquire for over 40% of the 2025 wheel loader market in Ireland, while Manitou and JCB dominated the telehandler segment.

NEWS 25 February 2026

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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

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