Gary Abbott

gabbott@farmersjournal.ie

Green diesel up over 40% in one week

Pricing shows green diesel trading between €1.27/litre and €1.43/litre - an increase of up to 43% in the space of one week - as result of the US and Israeli attack on Iran.

NEWS 6 March 2026

Green diesel up over 40% in one week

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Amazone sales increase 11% in 2025

Amazone sales increase 11% in 2025

NEWS 5 March 2026

Green diesel surges 21c/l in just days

Green diesel surges 21c/l in just days

NEWS 5 March 2026

Six factories, four countries, one Joskin standard

Six factories, four countries, one Joskin standard

Six factories, four countries, one Joskin standard

FARM MACHINERY 4 March 2026

Develon launches 2.2t electric mini digger

Develon launches 2.2t electric mini digger

Develon launches 2.2t electric mini digger

NEWS 26 February 2026

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2013 JCB 541-70 sells for €28,000 at auction

2013 JCB 541-70 sells for €28,000 at auction

A 2013 JCB 541-70 Agri Super Loadall was one of the top priced lots at Hennessy Auctioneers February auction, selling for €28,000 plus VAT and commission.

NEWS 18 February 2026

New Holland T7.200 with low hours tops Tipp clearance sale at €58,000

New Holland T7.200 with low hours tops Tipp clearance sale at €58,000

A tidy 2016 New Holland T7.200 with just 2,953 hours topped a recent Tipperary clearance auction, securing a top bid of €58,000 plus VAT and fees.

NEWS 18 February 2026

APV launches new combi harrow with slit seeding

APV launches new combi harrow with slit seeding

With the new GK 300 S Grassland Combi harrow and slit seeder, APV has expanded its range of tools offered for grassland reseeding and pasture regeneration.

NEWS 18 February 2026

CNH reports 9% drop in revenue for 2025

CNH reports 9% drop in revenue for 2025

CNH Industrial reported a 6% increase in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025, while full year revenues dropped by 9%, writes Gary Abbott.

FARM MACHINERY 18 February 2026

Johnston Farm Equipment takes on Corvus

Johnston Farm Equipment takes on Corvus

Corvus has strengthened its Irish dealer network for its UTV range, with the appointment of Johnston Farm Equipment, based in Co Longford.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Buying a used quad - what you need to know

Buying a used quad - what you need to know

A used quad can prove an affordable solution to help make day-to-day farming tasks that bit easier, but sourcing the right example can prove a challenge.

FARM MACHINERY 18 February 2026

Loncin XWolf offers 'bang for buck' on Meath dairy farm

Loncin XWolf offers 'bang for buck' on Meath dairy farm

In search of a good all-round farm quad, offering value and performance, Meath dairy farmer Rhys Kellett bought a Loncin X Wolf 700 Mud edition, Gary Abbott finds out why it might be his favourite yet

FARM MACHINERY 18 February 2026

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Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

Maximising the potential of every animal starts with selecting a quality calf milk replacer (CMR) that includes a bespoke health package to suit the calves being fed.

Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

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