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Farmer Writes: Autosteer is not without its downsides

Last September’s cobble-lock seedbeds were very dry and dusty and I hadn’t a clue where I was going, so I bit the bullet and went with the autosteer.

FARMER WRITES 26 August 2026

Farmer Writes: Autosteer is not without its downsides

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Blight field test to cost around €35 per kit

Blight field test to cost around €35 per kit

CROPS 25 August 2026

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

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

NEWS 19 August 2026

Farmer Writes: there’s no one to stand in a gap

Farmer Writes: there’s no one to stand in a gap

Farmer Writes: there’s no one to stand in a gap

FARMER WRITES 19 August 2026

Drought and costs hitting Canadian farms

Drought and costs hitting Canadian farms

Drought and costs hitting Canadian farms

CROPS 19 August 2026

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Robots make their way west

Robots make their way west

UK farmers have been promised a significant sum for the development of robots and automated technology on farms while the Dealer was wondering if the robot seen at Bonniconlon show could jive.

DEALER 22 July 2026

Tech can increase yields and margin – Agrii

Tech can increase yields and margin – Agrii

Lots of technology was on show at Cereals 2026, with Agrii claiming a technology-led approach can increase winter wheat yields by 0.82t/ha. Conor Kehoe reports.

CROPS 22 July 2026

Harlin family to host Agri Aware open farm event

Harlin family to host Agri Aware open farm event

The Meath dairy farm will welcome visitors on 29 and 30 August, showcasing modern farm production.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Funding boost for British farmers to install farming robots

Funding boost for British farmers to install farming robots

The British government has announced £20m (€23m) in funding to develop agricultural robots and farm automation, helping farms tackle labour shortages.

NEWS 22 July 2026

IAM to host SKY Agriculture demo day ahead of winter sowing campaign

IAM to host SKY Agriculture demo day ahead of winter sowing campaign

The demonstration day will showcase a range of SKY Agriculture machinery from cultivation to fertiliser spreading and seed establishment.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Precision features for Amazone's ZG-TX combi spreader

Precision features for Amazone's ZG-TX combi spreader

Amazone has equipped the ZG-TX combination spreader with an integrated weighing system and automatic rate control for lime spreading.

NEWS 22 July 2026

How virtual fencing is now improving grazing in the Burren and Aran Islands

How virtual fencing is now improving grazing in the Burren and Aran Islands

GPS collar technology is helping farmers improve grazing management, speakers told a Teagasc Signpost webinar.

NEWS 22 July 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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