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Noel Bardon on 18 Jun 2021
Gardaí investigating trailer crash in Kildare
Investigations are ongoing into a road traffic incident involving a flat-bedded tractor trailer in Co Kildare.
Barry Cassidy on 01 Jun 2021
Calls for urgent increase to driver theory test capacity
A large number of people are being prevented from carrying out farm work and securing jobs with contractors due to backlogs for driver theory tests, according to the IFA.
Contributor on 26 May 2021
Maximum flexibility needed for successful Wild Atlantic Nature Project
An IFA delegation held a meeting this week with the new Wild Atlantic Nature Project and said it has to give farmers maximum flexibility.
Niall Hurson on 26 May 2021
Young tractor driver numbers hit 10 year low
There is no requirement for a young tractor driver to have a qualified accompanying driver.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 24 May 2021
IFA and RSA issue silage season road safety message
Farmers and other road users are being urged to keep road safety in mind as the silage season gets under way across the country.
Gary Abbott on 06 Jan 2021
The rules and regulations involved in towing explained
Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney look at the rules and regulations around towing a trailer behind a car, van and 4x4.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 25 Nov 2020
56% fail rate on RSA tractor test to date
With 182 tractors having passed through test centres, Peter Thomas Keaveney takes a look at how the RSA tractor testing has gone since the first unit went through a test centre in June 2018.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 11 Nov 2020
Less glitches with the ball hitch
With ball and spoon hitching systems growing in popularity, Peter Thomas Keaveney looks into the concept and speaks to a Cork contractor to find out why he made the switch in hitch.
The Dealer on 07 Oct 2020
Full-time tractor drivers take to the roads
The streets of Dublin welcomed three link box merchants in 2019.
Niall Hurson on 07 Oct 2020
Young tractor driver numbers in decline
In 2011, over 3,400 tractor learner permits were awarded to young people.
Paul Mooney on 20 May 2020
No tractor licences for farmers' children
Theory test centres are closed due to COVID-19 as are National Driving Licence Service centres.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 18 May 2020
Commercial 4x4 and SUV testing to resume
The CVRT test had been suspended due to COVID-19, but is set to resume.
Amy Forde on 18 May 2020
Gardaí in Tipperary stop tractor driver hauling bales
Gardaí have warned tractor drivers hauling bales to ensure that they are tightly secured.
Amy Forde on 11 May 2020
Tractor drivers asked to ‘cut back on speed’ and expect the unexpected
With silage cutting season under way, the IFA and the RSA are making a joint appeal to drivers of farming machinery and vulnerable road users to share the road safely.
Gary Abbott on 08 Apr 2020
Silage trailer five-step health check
Before the busy silage season starts, it is worthwhile taking the time to ensure trailers and other trailed machinery are in good working order for a safe, reliable season ahead. Gary Abbott reports.
Amy Forde on 26 Feb 2020
Learner tractor drivers do not need to be accompanied – RSA
Earlier this month, the Irish Farmers Journal reported that three learner tractor drivers received penalty points for not being accompanied by a qualified driver.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 23 Oct 2019
New date and venue for FCI/RSA Cork meeting
The FCI and RSA have set a new date and venue for the Tractor Testing Cork seminar.
Gary Abbott on 16 Oct 2019
Pallaskenry set for hedge-cutting and tractor roadworthiness events
FCI's tractor roadworthiness event teams up with Teagasc's hedge-cutting event to give contractors extra value for their day in Pallaskenry.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 25 Sep 2019
FCI joins with RSA on tractor roadworthiness information meetings
FCI and the RSA are set to host a series of regional information meetings during October on the issue of tractor roadworthiness.
Darren Carty on 07 Aug 2019
Transporting grain and bales safely
There have been a number of incidents in recent weeks of straw and hay bales going up in flames during transport or loads becoming undone.