Machinery

‘Agri contracting is the biggest sinking ship’

The Government has announced a further 2.4c/l excise cut on green diesel and support package for farmers, hauliers and contractors, including a 20c/l rebate and postponement of the carbon tax increase

NEWS 15 April 2026

‘Agri contracting is the biggest sinking ship’

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Opel Frontera – to BEV or not to BEV

Opel Frontera – to BEV or not to BEV

MOTORS 15 April 2026

WW Doherty & Sons celebrates 100 years in business

WW Doherty & Sons celebrates 100 years in business

FARM MACHINERY 15 April 2026

The Redrock K-Two takeover- 24 months down the line

The Redrock K-Two takeover- 24 months down the line

The Redrock K-Two takeover- 24 months down the line

NEWS 15 April 2026

Contractor fuel surcharges: is this the best solution for current turbulence?

Contractor fuel surcharges: is this the best solution for current turbulence?

Contractor fuel surcharges: is this the best solution for current turbulence?

FARM MACHINERY 15 April 2026

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Stocks Ag Turbo Jet range gains 1,000l hopper with increased output

Stocks Ag Turbo Jet range gains 1,000l hopper with increased output

Stocks Ag has introduced a new pressurised 1,000l steel hopper for the Turbo Jet and Maxi Jet models.

NEWS 8 April 2026

€100m fuel subsidy scheme for farmers and contractors

€100m fuel subsidy scheme for farmers and contractors

Payments under the scheme will be made through a single application process, with funding allocated based on fuel usage last year.

SCHEMES 8 April 2026

New BKT tyre suited for freshly tilled soil

New BKT tyre suited for freshly tilled soil

BKT’s latest version of the Agrimax V-Flecto tyre is said to maximise traction and improve soil protection when working on freshly tilled soil.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Offaly pig farmer moves to 24m dribble bar for top-dressing cereals

Offaly pig farmer moves to 24m dribble bar for top-dressing cereals

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with pig and tillage farmer Mattie Moore, to see why he moved to a 24m Vogelsang BackPac umbilical dribble bar system for top dressing his spring and winter cereals.

FARM MACHINERY 8 April 2026

Massey Ferguson updates compact tractor range

Massey Ferguson updates compact tractor range

Massey Ferguson has introduced a new 2M compact tractor range alongside adding two new range topping 1M models. Two cost effect E series tractors have also been added.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Mitas enters agricultural rubber track market

Mitas enters agricultural rubber track market

Mitas has entered the agricultural rubber track market, offering tracks for both tractors and self-propelled machines.

NEWS 8 April 2026

John Deere previews new JD5 and JD 8 engines

John Deere previews new JD5 and JD 8 engines

John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) previewed two new mid-range engines at the recent ConExpo construction show in Las Vegas.

NEWS 8 April 2026

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Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

James O’Reilly is a tillage farmer based in north Kilkenny, near a village called Ballyragget.

Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

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