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Countdown on to the 95th National Ploughing Championships

More than 350 competitors across 34 classes are set to take the field as the National Ploughing Championships return to Screggan, Co Offaly, this September.

NEWS 20 August 2026

Countdown on to the 95th National Ploughing Championships

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Manitou revenue rises 12% despite North American slowdown

Manitou revenue rises 12% despite North American slowdown

NEWS 20 August 2026

Green diesel costs near €1.50/l as fuel crisis deepens

Green diesel costs near €1.50/l as fuel crisis deepens

NEWS 20 August 2026

The counties with the most new combine harvesters in 2026

The counties with the most new combine harvesters in 2026

The counties with the most new combine harvesters in 2026

NEWS 19 August 2026

JCB hydrogen-powered car breaks world record at over 650km/h

JCB hydrogen-powered car breaks world record at over 650km/h

JCB hydrogen-powered car breaks world record at over 650km/h

NEWS 19 August 2026

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Strautmann adds two smaller models to Magnon forage wagon range

Strautmann adds two smaller models to Magnon forage wagon range

Strautmann has expanded its Magnon range of forage wagons with the arrival of two compact, lower capacity models offering 32m3 and 38m3 capacities.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Is the Micra’s challenge the Renault 5?

Is the Micra’s challenge the Renault 5?

Nissan’s new Micra, now a fully electric-only option in one of Ireland’s long running small car success stories, has an interesting challenger.

MOTORS 19 August 2026

Kildare contractor puts Alstrong grass reseeding machine through its paces

Kildare contractor puts Alstrong grass reseeding machine through its paces

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Kildare contractor Michael O’Shea, to find out how he’s getting on with the Alstrong Auctus one pass reseeding unit, three years after taking delivery.

FARM MACHINERY 19 August 2026

Sales rise at CNH as profits fall

Sales rise at CNH as profits fall

Despite reporting a 2% turnover increase for Q2 2026, CNH reports a 35% drop in net profits for the period, year-on-year, falling from $217 million during Q2 2025 to $141 million during Q2 2026.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Fendt further tweaks Ideal combines for 2027

Fendt further tweaks Ideal combines for 2027

Fendt has updated its Ideal combine range to offer a larger separation areas as well as improved straw and chaff spreader kit.

NEWS 19 August 2026

AGCO adjusts outlook as second-quarter profit falls

AGCO adjusts outlook as second-quarter profit falls

AGCO has lowered its sales outlook for the year after reporting a sharp fall in second-quarter profit, as weaker agricultural markets and cautious farmer spending continue to weigh on demand.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Green diesel prices rise again as September excise duty return looms

Green diesel prices rise again as September excise duty return looms

Continued tensions in the Middle East are putting pressures on the price of fuel, with green diesel prices ranging from €1.39/l to €1.46/l including VAT.

NEWS 19 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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