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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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Limerick contractor moves to 20-tonne 250hp Komatsu loader

Limerick contractor moves to 20-tonne 250hp Komatsu loader

FARM MACHINERY 1 April 2026

2026 new tractor registrations up 47% on the year

2026 new tractor registrations up 47% on the year

NEWS 18 March 2026

FCI: ‘Contractors can’t cut everyone’s silage at noon on the same day’

FCI: ‘Contractors can’t cut everyone’s silage at noon on the same day’

FCI: ‘Contractors can’t cut everyone’s silage at noon on the same day’

CONTRACTING 18 March 2026

New Merlo dealer for the west

New Merlo dealer for the west

New Merlo dealer for the west

NEWS 11 March 2026

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Chinese loaders account for over 40% of 2025 Irish loader sales

Chinese loaders account for over 40% of 2025 Irish loader sales

The growing influx of Chinese manufactured loaders has seen them acquire for over 40% of the 2025 wheel loader market in Ireland, while Manitou and JCB dominated the telehandler segment.

NEWS 15 October 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 15 October 2025

Agritechnica: French manufacturer shows 3-in-1 bale shear bucket

Agritechnica: French manufacturer shows 3-in-1 bale shear bucket

French implement manufacturer, Magsi, presented its latest Xtra’Shark 3-in-1 bucket at Agritechnica, a versatile bucket combining a tine grab and plastic retaining bale shears.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Agritechnica: Weycor launches 3 series in green livery

Agritechnica: Weycor launches 3 series in green livery

Weycor's new agri-line is made up of eight models: seven wheel loaders and one telescopic wheel loader.

FARM MACHINERY 15 October 2025

MX showcases auto-greaser option for front loaders

MX showcases auto-greaser option for front loaders

French front loader manufacturer MX has presented an automatic greasing option for its front loader booms at Agritechnica, along with some other small updates to extend loader service life.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Limerick farmer running two Chinese loaders sees great value for money

Limerick farmer running two Chinese loaders sees great value for money

Having purchased an Adare 810 three years ago, Limerick farmer Padraic Condron purchased a new HaiHong CTX 200 one year ago, both of which are Chinese built.

FARM MACHINERY 15 October 2025

Wexford contractor running compact JCB wheel loaders for over three decades

Wexford contractor running compact JCB wheel loaders for over three decades

The Nolan family bought their first JCB loader in 1994, and are now on their 6th machine, with no intention of changing brands in the foreseeable future, Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

NEWS 15 October 2025

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BVD – the silent risk that still remains

Irish farmers have made remarkable progress in the fight against bovine viral diarrhoea. Since 2013, the number of persistently infected calves has fallen from over 16,000 to 485 in 2024.

BVD – the silent risk that still remains

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