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Lack of competition contributing to higher green diesel prices - FCI

According to the latest FCI agri-diesel price index, average green diesel prices continued to climb throughout July, even as white diesel prices eased.

NEWS 28 July 2026

Lack of competition contributing to higher green diesel prices - FCI

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Watch: history of Ahiohill vintage harvest day

Watch: history of Ahiohill vintage harvest day

VINTAGE 24 July 2026

Precision features for Amazone's ZG-TX combi spreader

Precision features for Amazone's ZG-TX combi spreader

NEWS 23 July 2026

Replacing tractor tyres now costs around €500 more than at the start of the year

Replacing tractor tyres now costs around €500 more than at the start of the year

Replacing tractor tyres now costs around €500 more than at the start of the year

NEWS 23 July 2026

How demand for tiltrotators is helping a new Kerry machinery business grow

How demand for tiltrotators is helping a new Kerry machinery business grow

How demand for tiltrotators is helping a new Kerry machinery business grow

FARM MACHINERY 22 July 2026

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Bomford Turner launches 2% finance offer on hedge cutters

Bomford Turner launches 2% finance offer on hedge cutters

IAM Agricultural Machinery, Irelands Bomford Turner importer has partnered with DLL Finance to offer an exclusive 2% finance rate on all new hedge cutters bought before the 31 August 2026.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Ford Corsairs and JCB classics to star at Mountbellew Vintage Rally

Ford Corsairs and JCB classics to star at Mountbellew Vintage Rally

The club’s 23rd annual vintage rally takes place on Sunday 26 July on the grounds of Mountbellew Mart in Co Galway.

VINTAGE 22 July 2026

Know your hedge-cutting costs before the season starts

Know your hedge-cutting costs before the season starts

Aside from machine maintenance, it's important that contractors assess their operating costs ahead of the hedge cutting season, writes Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott

FARM MACHINERY 22 July 2026

Kerry-built RT hedge cutter wins over Cork contractor

Kerry-built RT hedge cutter wins over Cork contractor

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Mike Collins, the Cork contractor who purchased the very first Irish built RT hedge cutter.

FARM MACHINERY 22 July 2026

Self-propelled hedgecutter fits the bill for Clare business

Self-propelled hedgecutter fits the bill for Clare business

Gary Abbott spoke with Clare contractor Noel McNamara to find out why he opted for the Italian built Energreen self-propelled hedge cutter and how it has proved a good fit for his business.

FARM MACHINERY 22 July 2026

McConnel extends flagship technology to mid-range hedge cutters

McConnel extends flagship technology to mid-range hedge cutters

Until now, McConnel had only offered its telescopic variable forward reach system on its flagship models, this now changes with the arrival of Tele-VFR option for 77 Series machines.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Hedge-cutting season Ireland: dates, rules and hedgerow management tips

Hedge-cutting season Ireland: dates, rules and hedgerow management tips

Although the official hedge-cutting season doesn’t open for a few more weeks, grass verges and hedges that pose as a road safety hazard can be cut all year round, writes Gary Abbott.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

Farmers looking to strengthen performance inside the farm gate are invited to attend a practical roadshow designed to help build more profitable, efficient and resilient dairy farms beyond 2026.

Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

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