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Irish machinery market among Europe’s most confident

The latest CEMA report shows an improvement in the business climate of the European machinery industry, with Ireland and the UK emerging as two of the most confident markets.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Irish machinery market among Europe’s most confident

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New Erth Panbuster Drill aimed at cutting establishment costs goes on Irish tour

New Erth Panbuster Drill aimed at cutting establishment costs goes on Irish tour

FARM MACHINERY 26 August 2026

Cavan exporter is fond of Fiats

Cavan exporter is fond of Fiats

FARM MACHINERY 26 August 2026

Meet the contractors who will hit TG4 screens this autumn

Meet the contractors who will hit TG4 screens this autumn

Meet the contractors who will hit TG4 screens this autumn

NEWS 25 August 2026

Countdown on to the 95th National Ploughing Championships

Countdown on to the 95th National Ploughing Championships

Countdown on to the 95th National Ploughing Championships

NEWS 20 August 2026

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Manitou revenue rises 12% despite North American slowdown

Manitou revenue rises 12% despite North American slowdown

Manitou has increased its revenue by 12% year-on-year to €1.428 billion for the first half of 2026. Revenues for the second quarter totalled €780 million, a jump of 15.6% on the same period last year.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Green diesel costs near €1.50/l as fuel crisis deepens

Green diesel costs near €1.50/l as fuel crisis deepens

Green diesel prices quoted to contractors are averaging €1.49/l this week, after a spike of 15c/l over a matter of days, FCI has said.

NEWS 19 August 2026

The counties with the most new combine harvesters in 2026

The counties with the most new combine harvesters in 2026

New combine sales are up on 2025 figures, but are down over 19% on the 15-year average. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

NEWS 19 August 2026

JCB hydrogen-powered car breaks world record at over 650km/h

JCB hydrogen-powered car breaks world record at over 650km/h

JCB has broken the land speed record for a hydrogen powered engine with its JCB Hydromax, achieving an average speed of 653.908km/h (406.320mph) across the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Strautmann adds two smaller models to Magnon forage wagon range

Strautmann adds two smaller models to Magnon forage wagon range

Strautmann has expanded its Magnon range of forage wagons with the arrival of two compact, lower capacity models offering 32m3 and 38m3 capacities.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Is the Micra’s challenge the Renault 5?

Is the Micra’s challenge the Renault 5?

Nissan’s new Micra, now a fully electric-only option in one of Ireland’s long running small car success stories, has an interesting challenger.

MOTORS 19 August 2026

Kildare contractor puts Alstrong grass reseeding machine through its paces

Kildare contractor puts Alstrong grass reseeding machine through its paces

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Kildare contractor Michael O’Shea, to find out how he’s getting on with the Alstrong Auctus one pass reseeding unit, three years after taking delivery.

FARM MACHINERY 19 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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