Tractors

Irish machinery market in 2026 more upbeat than expected

Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott speak to some machinery manufacturers and distributors about the sales and the mood of the Irish agricultural machinery market in 2026.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Irish machinery market in 2026 more upbeat than expected

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Farmer Writes: I'm blissfully living in a 1970s timewarp

Farmer Writes: I'm blissfully living in a 1970s timewarp

FARMER WRITES 1 July 2026

Farmers should heed health warnings

Farmers should heed health warnings

DEALER 24 June 2026

Cereals 2026: First public viewing of updated 6M Series

Cereals 2026: First public viewing of updated 6M Series

Cereals 2026: First public viewing of updated 6M Series

FARM MACHINERY 17 June 2026

Farmer Writes: a calf with a broken leg

Farmer Writes: a calf with a broken leg

Farmer Writes: a calf with a broken leg

NEWS 17 June 2026

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Chinese agri machinery exports rise by 29% for first quarter

Chinese agri machinery exports rise by 29% for first quarter

China has increased its agricultural machinery exports by 28.9% to a total value of $5.9 billion for the first quarter of 2026 when compared year on year.

NEWS 10 June 2026

The battle for the electric tractor warms up

The battle for the electric tractor warms up

The rise of EV’s has introduced several new brand names, Michael Moroney examines three European ventures, two linked to the VW Group seeking to establish a foothold in the electric tractor market.

FARM MACHINERY 10 June 2026

Zetor launches new 102-122hp 5 Series

Zetor launches new 102-122hp 5 Series

Zetor, in cooperation with Turkish firm Hattat Traktör, have developed a new three model Series 5 tractor series, ranging from 102hp to 122hp.

NEWS 10 June 2026

New tractor sales slow in May

New tractor sales slow in May

A total of 188 new tractor were registered during May 2026, resulting in a year-on-year decline of 24%. The 2026 year-to-date total now sits at 1,431 units up until the end of May, 12% ahead on 2025.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Cab and tranmission updates for John Deere's 6M series

Cab and tranmission updates for John Deere's 6M series

John Deere has added the option of the new e19 fully powershift transmission to its 6M series, along with enhanced precision ag functions and a revised cab layout.

FARM MACHINERY 10 June 2026

John Deere adds new transmission and cab to revamped 6R

John Deere adds new transmission and cab to revamped 6R

John Deere has overhauled its Large and Xtra Large Frame 6R tractor range with the addition of two new models, a new transmission, new cab and improved road handling.

FARM MACHINERY 10 June 2026

Heavy-duty loaders for larger 6Rs

Heavy-duty loaders for larger 6Rs

John Deere has added new 665R and 685R front loader models to complement its latest Large and Xtra-Large frame 6R tractors

FARM MACHINERY 10 June 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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