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Krone celebrate 30 years of the famous BiG M

Krone first introduced its 300hp BiG M self-propelled mower back in 1996. With 330 units sold in Ireland since, Peter Thomas Keaveney looks at its development over the years.

FARM MACHINERY 8 July 2026

Krone celebrate 30 years of the famous BiG M

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Fendt launches special edition 50,000th 900 series

Fendt launches special edition 50,000th 900 series

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DLG Field Days 2026: autonomy takes centre stage

DLG Field Days 2026: autonomy takes centre stage

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Chinese agri machinery exports rise by 29% for first quarter

Chinese agri machinery exports rise by 29% for first quarter

Chinese agri machinery exports rise by 29% for first quarter

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Amazone sales increase 11% in 2025

Amazone sales increase 11% in 2025

Amazone sales increase 11% in 2025

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Lamma 2026: Deutz-Fahr 8 Series lands on UK soil

Lamma 2026: Deutz-Fahr 8 Series lands on UK soil

After its launch at Agritechnica last November, Deutz-Fahr unveiled its brand new 8 Series to the UK market at Lamma 2026 last week.

NEWS 4 December 2025

Siloking goes king size with 510hp self-propelled diet feeder

Siloking goes king size with 510hp self-propelled diet feeder

At Agritechnica, SiloKing unveiled its largest ever self-propelled diet feeder, the 500hp SelfLine 4.0 System 2000+ featuring a 45m3 tri-auger tub capable of feeding 320 cows per mix.

NEWS 4 December 2025

Lemken shows latest wares in tilling, sowing and technology

Lemken shows latest wares in tilling, sowing and technology

Adapting to trends in tillage, such as the EU plough market declining by 50% in three years, Lemken has introduced a raft of new products. Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Lemken HQ in Germany.

NEWS 4 December 2025

New Holland aims to address labour issues with R4 robots

New Holland aims to address labour issues with R4 robots

At Agritechnica, New Holland presented a new robot series designed to address labour shortages within vineyard, orchard and with speciality crop sectors, suited for jobs such as spraying and mowing.

NEWS 4 December 2025

Fertiliser spreading developments at Agritechnica

Fertiliser spreading developments at Agritechnica

Dermot Forristal takes a look at the latest innovations from the world of fertiliser spreading, which were on show at Agritechinca in Hannover, Germany.

FARM MACHINERY 4 December 2025

Giant Tobroco introduces new joystick steering option

Giant Tobroco introduces new joystick steering option

Dutch wheel loader manufacturer Giant Tobroco unveiled its new joystick steering system on the firm's stand at Agritechnica.

NEWS 4 December 2025

Kioti previews new 140hp four-cylinder tractor

Kioti previews new 140hp four-cylinder tractor

At Agritechnica, Kioti showcased its new HX1403 tractor fitted with a 140hp four-cylinder engine, alongside a new SL750 skid steer model.

NEWS 4 December 2025

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Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

This heritage tourist attraction nestled in the heart of rural Sligo is a fun-filled day out for all the family, showcasing life as it would have been in the late-1800s to the mid-1900s.

Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

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