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Farmer Writes: are we happier today than people were in 1926?

Gerald Potterton's thoughts turn to the incredible progress in agriculture in the last 100 years.

FARMER WRITES 22 April 2026

Farmer Writes: are we happier today than people were in 1926?

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‘Agflation’ at its highest level since 2022

‘Agflation’ at its highest level since 2022

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

New BKT tyre suited for freshly tilled soil

New BKT tyre suited for freshly tilled soil

NEWS 9 April 2026

Massey Ferguson updates compact tractor range

Massey Ferguson updates compact tractor range

Massey Ferguson updates compact tractor range

NEWS 8 April 2026

Mitas enters agricultural rubber track market

Mitas enters agricultural rubber track market

Mitas enters agricultural rubber track market

NEWS 8 April 2026

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TAFE tractors have hit record sales in 2025

TAFE tractors have hit record sales in 2025

Indian tractor giant, Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd (TAFE) has reported record tractor sales for fiscal year 2025, having sold 214,951 units.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Fuel price protests see traffic disruption on major road networks

Fuel price protests see traffic disruption on major road networks

Protests over the rise in fuel prices are taking place at various locations this Tuesday morning.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Cooper comes to Ireland

Cooper comes to Ireland

Kaleb Cooper is set to swap the Cotswolds for the Aviva Stadium this April as he will be the special guest at this year’s Intro to Ag Transition Year Fair.

DEALER 18 March 2026

Weycor appoints first dealer in the west

Weycor appoints first dealer in the west

Vaughan and sons, the Irish importer and distributor of Weycor wheel loaders, has appointed P&D Agri Services in Clonbern, Co Galway as its first dealer.

NEWS 18 March 2026

John Deere takes 8R/RX tractor platform to 634hp

John Deere takes 8R/RX tractor platform to 634hp

John Deere has added three new models to its 8R and 8RX series, producing rated engine outputs of 440 hp, 490 hp and 540 hp, the latter is claimed to be the world’s most powerful standard tractor.

NEWS 18 March 2026

2026 new tractor registrations up 47% on the year

2026 new tractor registrations up 47% on the year

New tractor sales in the Republic of Ireland are up 47% for the year to date, while sales in Northern Ireland are up 92%, writes Peter Thomas Keaveney.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Third-generation contracting in the Rebel county

Third-generation contracting in the Rebel county

Gary Abbott spoke with third-generation Cork contractor, Alan Ross from AG Ross Agri, who provides an insight into running a busy contracting business as well as the challenges and opportunities.

CONTRACTING 18 March 2026

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