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Little grounds for any positivity in potatoes - IFA

Jason O'Leary, who succeeded fellow Wexfordman Sean Ryan as chair of the IFA's potato committee, is very concerned about the year ahead.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Little grounds for any positivity in potatoes - IFA

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Self-propelled Vervaet doubles the output of two trailed beet harvesters

Self-propelled Vervaet doubles the output of two trailed beet harvesters

FARM MACHINERY 11 March 2026

Grass 2026: a new event from the Irish Farmers Journal

Grass 2026: a new event from the Irish Farmers Journal

VIEWPOINTS 11 February 2026

Claas develop Nutrimeter NIR for analysis and yield mapping on Lexion combine

Claas develop Nutrimeter NIR for analysis and yield mapping on Lexion combine

Claas develop Nutrimeter NIR for analysis and yield mapping on Lexion combine

NEWS 27 December 2025

Reworked Jaguar aims to set new standards

Reworked Jaguar aims to set new standards

Reworked Jaguar aims to set new standards

FARM MACHINERY 24 December 2025

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FJDynamics expands into Irish market with auto-steering systems

FJDynamics expands into Irish market with auto-steering systems

Precision agriculture market leader FJDynamics has joined forces with local farming firms Fossland Services (Ireland) and Stuart Dubois AgriSystems (Northern Ireland).

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 5 October 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 5 October 2025

First Sennebogen machine in Ireland exceeding expectations

First Sennebogen machine in Ireland exceeding expectations

Back in 2023, Cork-based business Noel Kelleher Tree Care Ltd was the first in Ireland to buy a new German-built Sennebogen Tree Care handler, Peter Thomas Keaveney finds out how it has performed.

FARM MACHINERY 5 October 2025

‘Irish contractors needed more time before overseas contractors were brought in’

‘Irish contractors needed more time before overseas contractors were brought in’

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with forestry contractor Des Langan, as he was tackling windblown forests. He spoke about the current state of the sector and his new Komatsu 931xc harvester.

FARM MACHINERY 5 October 2025

Watch: this week in pictures as farmers focus on soil health, maize and sheep

Watch: this week in pictures as farmers focus on soil health, maize and sheep

Our top farming pictures of the week include maize harvesting, soil health checks, a Teagasc sheep walk and family life on the farm.

NEWS 5 October 2025

Forestry owners struggle to move timber

Forestry owners struggle to move timber

Disposal of sawdust and woodchip is proving a major stumbling block to the harvesting of windblown timber.

NEWS 5 October 2025

Watch: this week in farming as cattle, slurry, hoof care and spuds take focus

Watch: this week in farming as cattle, slurry, hoof care and spuds take focus

Our top farming photos from the past week include young Aaron with his pedigree Shorthorns, slurry spreading, the AHI Hoof HealthCheck launch and potato harvesting.

NEWS 5 October 2025

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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