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Lemken reacts to tense market situation

Political uncertainty, trade tensions, rising costs and low levels of investment are impacting demand, prompting Lemken to temporarily reduce capacity at its Alpen site.

NEWS 25 June 2026

Lemken reacts to tense market situation

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Green diesel continues to fall despite weekend hiccup

Green diesel continues to fall despite weekend hiccup

NEWS 24 June 2026

2019 Claas Axion 920 makes €53,000 at auction

2019 Claas Axion 920 makes €53,000 at auction

NEWS 24 June 2026

2,046 TAMS payments made for LESS and GPS spreaders

2,046 TAMS payments made for LESS and GPS spreaders

2,046 TAMS payments made for LESS and GPS spreaders

NEWS 24 June 2026

Lemken updates mechanical drill offering

Lemken updates mechanical drill offering

Lemken updates mechanical drill offering

NEWS 24 June 2026

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First-cut silage ‘absolute torture’ for contractors

First-cut silage ‘absolute torture’ for contractors

With a big push to get through first-cut silage during the dry weather spells last week, we catch up with contractors in Co Tipperary to see how the silage season has gone.

CONTRACTING 17 June 2026

The new ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme is it worthwhile?

The new ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme is it worthwhile?

Michael Moroney looks at the terms and conditions of the €10 million Electric Vehicle scrappage scheme, to find who it suits, how to apply and why the majority of 4x4’s on Irish roads are not eligible

MOTORS 17 June 2026

In pictures: building a traditional cock of hay

In pictures: building a traditional cock of hay

As modern machinery continues to transform Irish farming, some traditional skills are becoming increasingly rare. Breda Cahill Durr reports.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Weeding robots among specialist machinery used in new Teagasc project

Weeding robots among specialist machinery used in new Teagasc project

A collaboration between Teagasc, growers and industry is evaluating mechanical weeding technologies, machinery sharing and collaborative production systems for organic tillage and vegetable farms.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Watch: 60 years of agri contracting in Co Tipperary

Watch: 60 years of agri contracting in Co Tipperary

With first-cut silage underway across the country, William Hanrahan in Co Tipperary and his grandson Jack discuss technology advancements, weather impacts and ground conditions.

CONTRACTING 17 June 2026

Horsch acquires stake in German spot spraying firm

Horsch acquires stake in German spot spraying firm

Tillage and crop care equipment specialists Horsch has acquired a stake in SAM-Dimension, a fellow German company and specialists in spot spraying.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Cereals 2026: Sumo T-Press for shallow cultivations

Cereals 2026: Sumo T-Press for shallow cultivations

Sumo showcased its latest T-Press cultivator, a machine designed to till, level and press ploughed or cultivated soil/stubble ahead of drilling in a single pass.

FARM MACHINERY 17 June 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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