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Grass 2026: farm machinery sales stable despite fuel price hikes

Farm machinery dealers and others in the agricultural sector report that sales have held despite the surge in input costs like fuel and fertiliser which has impacted farmers across the industry.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Grass 2026: farm machinery sales stable despite fuel price hikes

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McHale to put entire grass equipment offering to work at Grass 2026

McHale to put entire grass equipment offering to work at Grass 2026

NEWS 26 April 2026

The evolution of the round baler

The evolution of the round baler

FARM MACHINERY 22 April 2026

Limerick contractor moves to 20-tonne 250hp Komatsu loader

Limerick contractor moves to 20-tonne 250hp Komatsu loader

Limerick contractor moves to 20-tonne 250hp Komatsu loader

FARM MACHINERY 1 April 2026

Young Stock Podcast: from Botswana to Ballinrobe to pursue a career with McHale

Young Stock Podcast: from Botswana to Ballinrobe to pursue a career with McHale

Young Stock Podcast: from Botswana to Ballinrobe to pursue a career with McHale

NEWS 4 February 2026

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Ploughing machinery highlights

Ploughing machinery highlights

We take a look at some of the highlights from the machinery displays at this year's National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore.

NEWS 13 August 2025

McHale to debut new flagship R80-90 twin-rotor rake

McHale to debut new flagship R80-90 twin-rotor rake

McHale will be taking the wraps off its new R80-90 flagship twin-rotor rake at this year’s National Ploughing Champion ships, with the rake featuring a working width of 8m to 9m (26’ 3” – 29’ 6”).

NEWS 13 August 2025

McHale to launch new generation of V6 variable chamber balers

McHale to launch new generation of V6 variable chamber balers

At the Ploughing, McHale will be launching the next generation of variable chamber balers, in the form of the V6-II and V8-II.

NEWS 13 August 2025

McHale Plant Sales to showcase latest mulchers and plant machinery

McHale Plant Sales to showcase latest mulchers and plant machinery

Komatsu's latest PC220LC-12 excavator will make its Irish debut at the Ploughing alongside which McHale Plant Sales will showcase the brand's WA380-8 wheel loader and mulchers from Prinoth.

FARM MACHINERY 13 August 2025

McHale adds option of TerraDrive axle to Fusion 4 Plus

McHale adds option of TerraDrive axle to Fusion 4 Plus

The TerraDrive option upgrades the standard main axle to a hydraulic-driven axle.

NEWS 13 August 2025

New compact Komatsu loader now available in Ireland

New compact Komatsu loader now available in Ireland

Following its recent launch, McHale Plant Sales has said the new 10-tonne, 128hp Komatsu WA170M-11 compact wheel loader is now available in Ireland.

NEWS 13 August 2025

Korea promising for Irish food, but not a great place for farming

Korea promising for Irish food, but not a great place for farming

Korean farmers are greying, leaving the industry and struggling to continue to be the important political lobby that they were, writes Ian Lahiffe.

OPINION 13 August 2025

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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