Machinery

How Kildare father and son built a growing winter feed business on tillage farm

Alistair Chambers catches up with Kildare father and son duo John and Jack Fennin who have established a beet, maize, wholecrop and straw winter-feed business.

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

How Kildare father and son built a growing winter feed business on tillage farm

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TAMS grant could pay up to €2,333 towards a bale shear as we compare 14 makes

TAMS grant could pay up to €2,333 towards a bale shear as we compare 14 makes

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

Dutch firm's clever silage grab designed to leave pit face 'like it was shaven'

Dutch firm's clever silage grab designed to leave pit face 'like it was shaven'

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

How to choose feeding machinery that fits your farm and earns its keep

How to choose feeding machinery that fits your farm and earns its keep

How to choose feeding machinery that fits your farm and earns its keep

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

Bomford Turner demo day set for Cork

Bomford Turner demo day set for Cork

Bomford Turner demo day set for Cork

NEWS 30 September 2026

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We drove Massey Ferguson's new 7S Mark 2 to see how much has changed

We drove Massey Ferguson's new 7S Mark 2 to see how much has changed

Massey Ferguson has broadened its 7S tractor range with six higher horsepower 7S Mark 2 models, offering a host of updates, including a new 7.5l engine, new cab and a 12in control terminal.

FARM MACHINERY 23 September 2026

Toyota's new bZ4X Touring tested on charging, comfort and running costs

Toyota's new bZ4X Touring tested on charging, comfort and running costs

Estate cars, or the modern description called the Touring versions, despite their practicality, have never been the popular choice in Ireland.

MOTORS 23 September 2026

The counties buying the most new tractors in August

The counties buying the most new tractors in August

FTMTA data shows that new tractor registrations in August were up 15% on the same month in 2025, while year to date registrations are up 15%. Meanwhile, NI registrations are up 57% year on year.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Major hedge cutting demonstration day planned for Tipperary

Major hedge cutting demonstration day planned for Tipperary

Murphy Agri Products is hosting a Major hedge cutting demonstration day on Thursday October 8, 2026.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Landini's new Smart Cab brings 14% more space to 7 Series tractors

Landini's new Smart Cab brings 14% more space to 7 Series tractors

Argo Tractors Ireland launched its new Smart Cab at National Ploughing Championships last week, with features including more room, more visibility and technology.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Laois-built €460 tester takes the hassle out of checking trailer lights

Laois-built €460 tester takes the hassle out of checking trailer lights

The Voltera portable trailer light tester takes the workload out of testing trailer lights, removing the need for a second person and a tow vehicle, while working off a standard powertool battery.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Reversing a slurry tanker inspired Monaghan teen to invent €150 camera

Reversing a slurry tanker inspired Monaghan teen to invent €150 camera

The WireLessCam portable battery powered camera system attracted considerable attention within the Innovation Arena at the Ploughing, exhibited by Young Innovator of the year finalist, Blake McVicar.

NEWS 23 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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