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Machinery
Ploughing 2024: five of biggest agricultural machines on show
Peter Thomas Keaveney
We take a look at some of the larger agricultural machines catching the eyes of attendees at this year’s National Ploughing Championships.
Ploughing 2024: five of biggest agricultural machines on show
 
 
New kid on the block claims machine of the year accolade
Machinery
New kid on the block claims machine of the year accolade
Ploughing highlights: Irish debut for Kubota’s first agri telehandler
Machinery
Ploughing highlights: Irish debut for Kubota’s first agri telehandler
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Machinery
Ploughing highlights: Slurryquip unveils new nurse tank
Machinery
Claas strengthens UK digital business ahead of 'Connect' launch
VIDEOS
FARM MACHINERY
Irish debut for Merlo's compact TF30.7 model
Gary Abbott
Irish debut for Merlo's compact TF30.7 model
The compact Merlo TF30.7 telehandler made its Irish debut this week at the National Ploughing Championships.
Automatic decks and flatbed models from M-Tec Engineering
Gary Abbott
Automatic decks and flatbed models from M-Tec Engineering
Alongside the launch of its Automatic Lift Deck trailer range, M-Tec Engineering officially debuted its brand new flatbed trailer range at the Ploughing.
NC present redesigned grain and silage trailer
Gary Abbott
NC present redesigned grain and silage trailer
Co Armagh manufacturer NC Engineering publicly presented its newly designed grain and silage trailer range at the Ploughing.
Ploughing highlights: eye-catching Amazone Pantera
Peter Thomas Keaveney
Ploughing highlights: eye-catching Amazone Pantera
The first Amazone Pantera 4505 models were sold in Ireland this year, and this Farmhand exhibited the flagship model to the Ploughing.
CONTRACTING
Thirty-three years of Lely Welger balers in the west
Gary Abbott
Thirty-three years of Lely Welger balers in the west
After 33 years of running Lely Welger round balers, the Grealis family upgraded to a Massey Ferguson RB 3130F Protec combination baler wrapper in 2021. Gary Abbott finds out how the move has been.
Wilson bale chaser - a Super Move for Cork contractor
Gary Abbott
Wilson bale chaser - a Super Move for Cork contractor
Baling over 25,000 bales annually, Lloyd Forbes Agri Contracting has been running bale chasers since 2009, Gary Abbott finds out why Wilson Engineering has been the brand of choice.
MOTORS
Land Cruiser highlight despite motoring lower profile at Ploughing 2024
Michael Moroney
Land Cruiser highlight despite motoring lower profile at Ploughing 2024
The motor industry exhibits for Ploughing 2024 are significantly scaled down compared with previous years.
VINTAGE
Capper Trading’s Complete RationsSPONSORED
Capper Trading’s Complete Rations
Assuming protein and mineral levels are sufficient in the diet, the performance of finishing cattle is driven by the energy content of the overall diet
How Cultivate’s quick loan approval process is making life easier for farmersSPONSORED
How Cultivate’s quick loan approval process is making life easier for farmers
With a growing herd and on-farm enterprise, dairy farmers Andrew and Aodhagon Smith recognised the need to invest in their farm...
Sustainability in Irish agriculture: rising to the challenge SPONSORED
Sustainability in Irish agriculture: rising to the challenge
Sustainability is a key focus in agricultural discussions, sparking a range of perspectives. For Irish farmers, it represents both a challenge and an opportunity.
Lidl gives Kickstart to more than 250 irish producersSPONSORED
Lidl gives Kickstart to more than 250 irish producers
Over 220 Lidl stores across Ireland are set to stock their shelves with over 100 new artisan products from 45 producers across 20 counties, thanks to Lidl Kickstart Supplier Development Programme.
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