Rural Life
'Intensive' farm inspection campaign set to focus on tractors and farm machinery
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is set to begin a ‘month-long, intensive’ farm inspection campaign on Tuesday, May 2,...
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Machinery
Tractors, machinery and plant set to draw the crowds to major auction
Tractors and farm machinery are expected to attract plenty of interest at an upcoming sale organised by Euro Auctions, at its...
Machinery
Pics: Growing tally of tractors and machinery booked in for major Portlaoise auction
Hennessy Auctioneers is hosting its monthly farm and plant machinery auction on Saturday, April 22 in Portlaoise Mart at 11.30am. Several...
Machinery
Pics: Cork man builds up 11,000-strong photo archive – mostly depicting machinery
Cork man Shane Casey has built up a massive archive of striking photographs, most of which depict farm machinery at...
Machinery
'Follow me up to Carlow'...in search of a machinery bargain
Farm machinery dealership Gordon Hegarty and Sons will hold an auction of second-hand tractors, machinery, parts and other items at its...
Machinery
Pics: Irish buyers strong on 'red' and 'blue' but not 'green' at this month's major auction in Cambridge
Cheffins’ sprawling second-hand equipment auction at Cambridge in England last week, on April 3, saw sales up 40% on last year. The...
Machinery
Almost 90% of new Irish tractors are now over 120hp
Sales of new tractors are on the rise. It has been reported that 190 new tractors were registered in the Republic of...
Machinery
Prices: Monster on-site auction of UK farm machinery attracts Irish interest
An on-site sale conducted by Cheffins (best known for its monthly Cambridge machinery auctions) in Lancashire, England last week saw over £1.6...
Machinery
Should the equivalent of an NCT be introduced for tractors?
Last week saw a coroner in Northern Ireland call for the introduction of MOT/NCT tests for all farm machinery. It...
Rural Life
Video: Farming mad bride drives to her own wedding in a Massey Ferguson
A farming mad bride got her lifelong wish when she drove herself to her own wedding in a Massey Ferguson...
Machinery
How one farmer combined a passion for farm machinery and photography
The popularity of agri-machinery related videos has grown over the last number of years and Lorraine Kirk is one of...
Machinery
Should ABS breaking be made compulsory on 40-60km/h tractors?
The European Commission’s plan to make ABS systems obligatory for tractors between 40-60km/h must be shelved, according to CEMA, the...
Machinery
What to look out for when buying a second hand tractor
If you are interested in purchasing a second hand tractor it is important to take your time inspecting the machine,...
Rural Life
Christmas tractor run expected to attract over 200 participants
A Christmas charity tractor run due to place tomorrow, Tuesday, December 27, in Co. Limerick is set to attract over 200...
Rural Life
5 gift ideas for the little farmer in your life this Christmas
Picking the perfect Christmas gift for the little farmer in your life can be tough, but we have managed to...
Machinery
Irish buyers 'big players' at UK vintage sales
Irish buyers are big players at vintage machinery sales in the UK thanks to a favourable currency exchange rate, according...
Machinery
Are all the lights working properly on your tractor?
At this time of year lights on a tractor become more important whether you are driving on the road or...
Machinery
How to manage your tractor's cooling system this winter
Maintaining your tractor’s cooling system is particularly important throughout the year, but special care must be taken during the winter...