Tyres

Making silage, is the loader properly appreciated?

Fergal O’Sullivan investigates all things pit related, from loader size, weight, tyres and engine power to explore how they influence the overall silage fermentation process.

FARM MACHINERY 1 April 2026

Making silage, is the loader properly appreciated?

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Big boots help spread the load

Big boots help spread the load

FARM MACHINERY 28 January 2026

Nokian block pattern tyres widens appeal for Cork contractor

Nokian block pattern tyres widens appeal for Cork contractor

FARM MACHINERY 28 January 2026

Lamma 2026 - Doyle unveils new trailed disc harrow range

Lamma 2026 - Doyle unveils new trailed disc harrow range

Lamma 2026 - Doyle unveils new trailed disc harrow range

FARM MACHINERY 21 January 2026

Farmer Writes: as a tractor, I would be an ageing Fendt

Farmer Writes: as a tractor, I would be an ageing Fendt

Farmer Writes: as a tractor, I would be an ageing Fendt

FARMER WRITES 14 January 2026

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Are you set to thread lightly this spring?

Are you set to thread lightly this spring?

When it comes to spreading slurry on the shoulders of the year, axle weights, correct tyre choice and inflation pressures need to be considered in order to protect the soil, writes Gary Abbott.

FARM MACHINERY 10 September 2025

RSA tractor test averages 54% pass rate since 2018

RSA tractor test averages 54% pass rate since 2018

A total of 516 RSA tractor roadworthiness tests have been carried out since testing was introduced in June 2018, Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

NEWS 10 September 2025

National used tyre collection days are set to return

National used tyre collection days are set to return

Farmers can bring up to four tonnes of tyres at a cost of €50/t, with any additional tonnage charged at €120/t.

NEWS 10 September 2025

Discounted tyre collection for Cork farmers

Discounted tyre collection for Cork farmers

Farmers can dispose of unwanted tyres at an affordable rate in Kildorrery over three days later this month.

NEWS 10 September 2025

Schäffer launches new compact loader 3650-2

Schäffer launches new compact loader 3650-2

Schäffer launched its new compact loader 3650-2, the successor to the 3650, at Agritechnica this week.

NEWS 10 September 2025

Watch: 6000 series completes JCB Fastrac range

Watch: 6000 series completes JCB Fastrac range

JCB has extended its tractor portfolio, with the launch of the new 284hp to 335hp 6000 series. Gary Abbott attended the press launch last week at JCB’s world headquarters in Staffordshire, England.

FARM MACHINERY 10 September 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 10 September 2025

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Syngenta’s Casper® continues to raise the bar for grassland weed control

Following a strong introduction to the Irish market last season, Casper® from Syngenta is quickly establishing itself as a trusted solution for tackling the persistent broad-leaved weeds.

Syngenta’s Casper® continues to raise the bar for grassland weed control

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