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Tipperary brothers swear by Bogballe and Meredith bogie combo

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with brothers John and Jimmy Bourke to find out why they have invested their fourth new full spec Bogballe fertiliser spreader, mounted on a Meredith bogie.

FARM MACHINERY 11 February 2026

Tipperary brothers swear by Bogballe and Meredith bogie combo

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FCI contractor charges guide rise 4% as costs continue to climb

FCI contractor charges guide rise 4% as costs continue to climb

NEWS 4 February 2026

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

Nokian block pattern tyres widens appeal for Cork contractor

FARM MACHINERY 28 January 2026

In pictures: JN Contracts auction results

In pictures: JN Contracts auction results

In pictures: JN Contracts auction results

NEWS 28 January 2026

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From snow groomer to slurry spreader

From snow groomer to slurry spreader

Fergal O’Sullivan caught up with Kerry contractor Donal Browne, to find out why he imported a 400hp Pistenbully snow groomer from the Czech Republic and repurposed it for umbilical slurry spreading.

FARM MACHINERY 10 December 2025

From contractor to slurry equipment manufacturer

From contractor to slurry equipment manufacturer

After building his own dribble bar five years ago, Monaghan contractor Graeme Martin unexpectedly established a slurry equipment business, which has built over 500 units since, Gary Abbott writes.

FARM MACHINERY 10 December 2025

Well-known Fermanagh contracting fleet to go under the hammer

Well-known Fermanagh contracting fleet to go under the hammer

Mid Ulster Auctions will host a dispersal sale on behalf of Fermanagh agricultural contractor JN Contracts, comprising tractors, foragers, loaders, trailers and more, commencing on 19 January.

NEWS 10 December 2025

APV introduces next generation of controls

APV introduces next generation of controls

Popular seeding technology manufacturer APV, has released two new control boxes, namely the Easy Control and Profi Control.

NEWS 10 December 2025

John Deere revamps forager lineup to peak at 1,020hp

John Deere revamps forager lineup to peak at 1,020hp

At a press event in the Netherlands, John Deere showcased its latest wares for 2026, with the highlight being its new 11 model F8 and F9 self-propelled foragers, which now peak at 1,020hp.

FARM MACHINERY 10 December 2025

‘Don’t send a tractor out of your yard, unless it is making money’

‘Don’t send a tractor out of your yard, unless it is making money’

Balancing money, minds and machinery was the topic of the fourth annual national agriculture contractor conference. Peter Thomas Keaveney attended.

NEWS 10 December 2025

Tramspread to launch new 24m dribble bar at LAMMA

Tramspread to launch new 24m dribble bar at LAMMA

Tramspread’s new 24m dribble bar is now vertically folding, and has the ability to fold down to 18m, with shut-off taps.

NEWS 10 December 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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