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We put the Irish-built Tornado disc cultivator to the test

Peter Keaveney talks to Denis Doyle about how his company is giving the international brands a run for their money.

NEWS 4 November 2026

We put the Irish-built Tornado disc cultivator to the test

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New Nissan Leaf review: a more modern look and nearly double the claimed range

New Nissan Leaf review: a more modern look and nearly double the claimed range

MOTORS 4 November 2026

How one Irish firm is helping farmers get more life out of older machinery

How one Irish firm is helping farmers get more life out of older machinery

FARM MACHINERY 4 November 2026

No relief in sight for diesel prices

No relief in sight for diesel prices

No relief in sight for diesel prices

NEWS 4 November 2026

Continuous forestry mounding: what can it offer the Irish forestry sector?

Continuous forestry mounding: what can it offer the Irish forestry sector?

Continuous forestry mounding: what can it offer the Irish forestry sector?

FARM MACHINERY 28 October 2026

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Seasonal timber harvesting ban may be on the cards to protect birds

Seasonal timber harvesting ban may be on the cards to protect birds

The European Commission has updated its guidance document on the general system of protection of bird species around timber harvesting, following a case concerning forest clear-cutting in Estonia.

NEWS 28 October 2026

Weakened forestry market forces Ponsse into temporary layoffs

Weakened forestry market forces Ponsse into temporary layoffs

Ponsse is meeting its staff in Finland to discuss potential temporary part-time or full-time layoffs for staff for up to 90 days during 2027, due to reduced demand for forest machinery.

NEWS 28 October 2026

Vogelsang Ireland appoint new dealer in the west

Vogelsang Ireland appoint new dealer in the west

Vogelsang Ireland have just announced Paraic Dwyer Agri & Auto Parts in Kilconnell, County Galway as a new dealer for its range of slurry separators and slurry equipment.

NEWS 28 October 2026

Estonian-built stump grinder is a game changer for Monaghan tree surgeon

Estonian-built stump grinder is a game changer for Monaghan tree surgeon

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Shane Mulligan from Monaghan-based tree surgery business, TMFS, who explains how a Dipper Fox stump grinder and Seppi Starsoil have changed his business.

FARM MACHINERY 28 October 2026

JCB sells over 113,000 machines in 2025 as $1bn Texas factory nears opening

JCB sells over 113,000 machines in 2025 as $1bn Texas factory nears opening

Recent figures released by JCB show the company recorded a sales turnover of £5.7 billion, and sold 113,498 machines in 2025, down slightly on the year previous.

NEWS 21 October 2026

New 160hp electric tractor claims up to 12 hours of work on one charge

New 160hp electric tractor claims up to 12 hours of work on one charge

After more than 600 hours of testing, Seederal's new 160hp electric tractor is almost complete, with first deliveries set for 2028. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

NEWS 21 October 2026

First look at John Deere's 2027 6M and 6R tractors with new 19-speed gearbox

First look at John Deere's 2027 6M and 6R tractors with new 19-speed gearbox

Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Germany to take a look at the updated 6M and 6R ranges from John Deere, and to see the firms new e19 transmission.

FARM MACHINERY 21 October 2026

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SenseHub Lifetime: every animal, every stage, every minute

MSD Animal Health has launched SenseHub® Lifetime, the world’s only system that monitors dairy animals at every stage of life. It covers calves, replacement heifers and the cow’s entire lactation.

SenseHub Lifetime: every animal, every stage, every minute

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