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Machinery
First drive: revamped Can-Am Outlander impresses
Gary Abbott
Can-Am has revamped the Outlander ATV range for 2024, introducing a new engine, chassis and suspension setup and much more. Gary Abbott attended its launch near Montalet-le-Bois, France.
7 February 2024 News
'Alarming' number of children with injuries from quads
The head was the most common injured body part following quad bike accidents.
14 December 2023 News
Quads worth €40,000 stolen in Donegal
It is believed the van and cattle trailer used to transport the quads then travelled to Co Longford, before heading towards the south of the country.
Donegal tops farm safety payment claims
The 288 payment claims were almost twice the number submitted by any other county and represent some 20% of all submissions for payment.
22 November 2023 Schemes
Sheep Management: new quad rules, housing prep and silage quality
From 20 November, anyone driving a quad bike for work must wear a helmet and complete a QQI, or standard equivalent, training course.
22 November 2023 Management
Important new laws about quad bikes
Quad bikes - so essential for efficiency, and so useful, but consider carefully before investing, especially if young people are around the farm.
22 November 2023 Viewpoints
New quad bike rules now in place
Helmets and training are now required by farmers in order to operate a quad bike.
20 November 2023 News
New quad bike regulations - are you ready?
Quad bikes are designed to cope with a wide variety of terrain types and so are a fantastic aid for farm work - by Ciaran Roche, FBD risk manager.
13 November 2023 Advertisers' anouncements
Farm safety and liming payment claim deadlines looming
Payment claims must be submitted by 27 October under the National Farm Safety Measure and by 31 October under the National Liming Programme.
25 October 2023 Schemes