Machinery
'Simpler-spec' now optional on big 190hp McCormick
Simpler-spec versions of the two most powerful models in McCormick’s X7 Series have been introduced, joining the ‘Efficient’ versions of...
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Machinery
Fleet profile: Roscommon contractor reveals his machinery 'highs' and 'lows'
Noel and David Neilan run a busy contracting operation at Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon, whilst also running a drystock farm. The...
Machinery
Zetor in new drive to boost its Irish sales tally
McHale Plant Sales, the distributor for Zetor, Merlo and Komatsu in Ireland, is putting a big push on Zetor sales...
Machinery
John Deere snaps up Italian sprayer manufacturer
Machinery giant John Deere has announced the acquisition of Mazzotti, a privately-held sprayer company based in Ravenna, Italy. The announcement...
Machinery
Video: Artic trucks called in to help with 35km silage draw
A local haulier was recently called in to help a farmer draw silage close to 35km from the field to...
Machinery
Green diesel prices highest in Connacht, 7.5% above the national average
Green diesel (agricultural diesel) prices continue to be highest in the Connacht region, standing 7.5% above the national average, according...
Machinery
Check out this 'inflatable, flexible' slurry tanker
Dutch machinery manufacturer Vredo has developed an “inflatable” slurry tanker concept – dubbed ‘Flex Tank’. Primarily created with strict German...
Machinery
Think you're the best tractor driver in Europe? Prove it
Finnish tractor manufacturer Valtra will be going on a Demo Tour of Europe once again this year, hosting its Valtra Master...
Machinery
Fendt lands in Africa - as production grows in Germany
German manufacturer Fendt has officially launched its tractors in Africa for the first time. The launch took place at the...
Machinery
New tractor engine from Deutz - powered by natural gas
German engine manufacturer Deutz has developed an engine – for tractors – that is powered by natural gas. This unit went...
N.Ireland
NI farmers call for Stormont to be restored to avoid 'damaging scenario'
Farmers in Northern Ireland have called for politicians to reach an agreement to restore the devolved government in the face...
N.Ireland
NI farmers call for Stormont to be restored to avoid ‘damaging scenario’
Farmers in Northern Ireland have called for politicians to reach an agreement to restore the devolved government in the face...
N.Ireland
Agriculture singled out as ‘critical policy area’ in DUP £1 billion deal with Tories
Northern Ireland’s agriculture sector has been highlighted as a “critical policy area during the EU exit negotiations” in an agreement...
N.Ireland
Agriculture singled out as ‘critical policy area’ in DUP £1 billion deal with Tories
Northern Ireland’s agriculture sector has been highlighted as a “critical policy area during the EU exit negotiations” in an agreement...
N.Ireland
New Dairy Council Chairman and Vice Chair elected
Mark Blelock, a dairy farmer from Co. Antrim, has been appointed Chairman of the Dairy Council for Northern Ireland at...
Dairy
New Dairy Council Chairman and Vice Chair elected
Mark Blelock, a dairy farmer from Co. Antrim, has been appointed Chairman of the Dairy Council for Northern Ireland at...
Machinery
Is this what we needed in the era of small square bales?
Canadian baling equipment specialist Marcrest Manufacturing Inc offers a self-propelled square bale stacker – the Bale Baron 6240 SP – for...
Machinery
Fleet profile: Kildare contractor reveals his machinery ‘highs’ and ‘lows’
Michael Keily runs a successful agri-contracting business located in the heart of Ireland at Grangecon, Moone, Co. Kildare. The business...
