Gary Abbott

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Nexat gantry combine breaks world soybean harvest record

Nexat, the German built gantry type implement carrier has set a new record for soybean harvesting, threshing 637.76t from 158.16ha in just eight hours.

NEWS 26 March 2026

Nexat gantry combine breaks world soybean harvest record

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Mere 5c/l tax cut to green diesel is an ‘insult’, as prices surge 67% in weeks

Mere 5c/l tax cut to green diesel is an ‘insult’, as prices surge 67% in weeks

NEWS 25 March 2026

First drive: Can-Am Outlander Electric

First drive: Can-Am Outlander Electric

FARM MACHINERY 25 March 2026

Grass 2026: the countdown is on

Grass 2026: the countdown is on

Grass 2026: the countdown is on

NEWS 25 March 2026

CNH announces dealer of the year awards

CNH announces dealer of the year awards

CNH announces dealer of the year awards

NEWS 25 March 2026

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Young Stock Podcast: from studies in Tralee to technical manager at Claas

Young Stock Podcast: from studies in Tralee to technical manager at Claas

Gary Abbott caught up with Mayo man Rob Langan, Technical Manager with Claas UK, responsible for material handlers alongside OEM and Xerion tractors, to talk about his career journey so far.

NEWS 11 March 2026

John Deere takes 8R/RX tractor platform to 634hp

John Deere takes 8R/RX tractor platform to 634hp

John Deere has added three new models to its 8R and 8RX series, producing rated engine outputs of 440 hp, 490 hp and 540 hp, the latter is claimed to be the world’s most powerful standard tractor.

NEWS 11 March 2026

MF 35 Industrial tractor tops Co Down collectors auction at €64,927

MF 35 Industrial tractor tops Co Down collectors auction at €64,927

A Massey Ferguson 35 Industrial model topped the recent Co Down based, Mourne Collection dispersal sale having sold for €64,927 plus fees.

FARM MACHINERY 11 March 2026

Third-generation contracting in the Rebel county

Third-generation contracting in the Rebel county

Gary Abbott spoke with third-generation Cork contractor, Alan Ross from AG Ross Agri, who provides an insight into running a busy contracting business as well as the challenges and opportunities.

CONTRACTING 11 March 2026

FCI: ‘Contractors can’t cut everyone’s silage at noon on the same day’

FCI: ‘Contractors can’t cut everyone’s silage at noon on the same day’

Fergal O’Sullivan spoke with contractors Ann Gleeson Hanrahan and Norman Egar, director and chair of the Farm & Forestry Contractors Association (FCI), to understand the challenges faced by the sector

CONTRACTING 11 March 2026

Grass 2026: the countdown is on

Grass 2026: the countdown is on

On Wednesday 29 April, the Irish Farmers Journal will host Grass2026, a national grass harvesting demonstration event in Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Green diesel prices climb over three times faster than white

Green diesel prices climb over three times faster than white

In the past 10 days, green diesel prices have surged by 48% to an average €1.44/litre, following the continued unrest in Iran.

NEWS 11 March 2026

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Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

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