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Roscommon robot impresses at National Ploughing Championships

Driverless tractor from the west of Ireland could soon be seen in fields across the country.

NEWS 17 September 2026

Roscommon robot impresses at National Ploughing Championships

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Watch: Reap Interactive, a startup going from strength to strength

Watch: Reap Interactive, a startup going from strength to strength

NEWS 17 September 2026

Barber's pole worm detection technology, animal prescription app win awards

Barber's pole worm detection technology, animal prescription app win awards

NEWS 15 September 2026

Drone company gets approval for drone-applied nutrition

Drone company gets approval for drone-applied nutrition

Drone company gets approval for drone-applied nutrition

NEWS 11 September 2026

Agricultural science graduates of 2026 set out hopes and ambitions

Agricultural science graduates of 2026 set out hopes and ambitions

Agricultural science graduates of 2026 set out hopes and ambitions

NEWS 10 September 2026

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Young dairy farmer finds new income stream with AI spot spraying

Young dairy farmer finds new income stream with AI spot spraying

Seeking an additional income stream alongside the family dairy farm, Caileam Loughman became one of Ireland’s first customers to take delivery of the SoilEssentials SKAI spot sprayer.

FARM MACHINERY 2 September 2026

Malone to bring 19 machines to the Ploughing

Malone to bring 19 machines to the Ploughing

Well-known Mayo manufacturer Malone Farm Machinery will be showcasing 19 machines at the Ploughing next week, with machines from both its ‘greenline’ and ‘redline’ ranges.

NEWS 2 September 2026

EU agriculture commissioner among 100-delegation visit to UCD Lyons Farm

EU agriculture commissioner among 100-delegation visit to UCD Lyons Farm

The visit to UCD’s Lyons Farm was part of a wider programme for EU agriculture ministers in Ireland this week.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Electric cars versus hybrids: key differences between BEV, HEV, MHEV and PHEV

Electric cars versus hybrids: key differences between BEV, HEV, MHEV and PHEV

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common, but confusion remains over what counts as an EV, Dermot Forristal compares BEVs, hybrids and plugin hybrids as well as their positives and negatives

MOTORS 2 September 2026

New Claas Arion 5 packs up to 180hp into four-cylinder range

New Claas Arion 5 packs up to 180hp into four-cylinder range

Claas has unveiled a refreshed Arion 5 series of CVT only tractors to replace the Arion 500, comprising three models from 145hp to 180hp, while offering big tractor technology in a compact format.

NEWS 2 September 2026

New ‘Slurry Live’ event set for this November

New ‘Slurry Live’ event set for this November

Slurry Live 2026 is a new event taking place this November at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, with the latest slurry technology and machinery on show, alongside expert discussions on slurry management.

NEWS 2 September 2026

How rotary parlours and solar panels are future-proofing two dairy farms

How rotary parlours and solar panels are future-proofing two dairy farms

Brendan Horan looks at some Irish farms investing in new dairy equipment to improve milking efficiency and reduce running costs on dairy farms.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 2 September 2026

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From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

As we approach the end of another busy season for farm sales, many farmers will naturally start thinking ahead to their own plans for the future.

From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

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