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Tillage machinery costs up 47% since 2020

The Teagasc Crops Forum heard that machinery costs have risen severely on tillage farms since 2020, with diesel prices now putting more pressure on farmers. Conor Kehoe reports.

NEWS 10 September 2026

Tillage machinery costs up 47% since 2020

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Contractors see summer work dry up

Contractors see summer work dry up

NEWS 9 September 2026

Wicklow contractor running both disc and power harrow drills

Wicklow contractor running both disc and power harrow drills

FARM MACHINERY 2 September 2026

Contractors say less slurry and fertiliser spread in 2026

Contractors say less slurry and fertiliser spread in 2026

Contractors say less slurry and fertiliser spread in 2026

NEWS 2 September 2026

Britain's largest farming business puts over 600 machinery lots up for auction

Britain's largest farming business puts over 600 machinery lots up for auction

Britain's largest farming business puts over 600 machinery lots up for auction

NEWS 27 August 2026

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Meet the contractors who will hit TG4 screens this autumn

Meet the contractors who will hit TG4 screens this autumn

The seven-part series is returning for a third season to TG4 at 9.30pm on Thursday 17 September.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Contractors seek regulator for fuel price clarity

Contractors seek regulator for fuel price clarity

“Our members are essentially paying a premium for green dye,” as the FCI seeks urgent meeting to protect the viability of farm and forestry contracting in Ireland.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Green diesel costs near €1.50/l as fuel crisis deepens

Green diesel costs near €1.50/l as fuel crisis deepens

Green diesel prices quoted to contractors are averaging €1.49/l this week, after a spike of 15c/l over a matter of days, FCI has said.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Farm contractors face double hit as drought cuts work and threatens cash flow

Farm contractors face double hit as drought cuts work and threatens cash flow

Contractors can become an informal source of credit to farmers during times of financial pressure, the FCI said.

NEWS 22 July 2026

'Full allocation of €100m fuel support scheme should remain in the sector'

'Full allocation of €100m fuel support scheme should remain in the sector'

FCI: 'need for targeted fuel support has not diminished – if anything, it has increased'.

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

How demand for tiltrotators is helping a new Kerry machinery business grow

How demand for tiltrotators is helping a new Kerry machinery business grow

Fergal O’ Sullivan spoke to Darragh Crean the man at the helm of Kerry Plant Sales about the Yuncai excavator brand, tiltrotators, mulchers and how his business approaches the Irish market.

FARM MACHINERY 22 July 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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