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Peter Thomas Keaveney on 01 Apr 2020
Cork contractor improves efficiency with one-pass drill
Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Padraig Noonan from Noonan Agri Contractors in Cork, to find out how his Lemken Solitair 25 six metre one pass is performing.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 29 Mar 2020
‘Our sector can no longer be open to the public as normal’ - FTMTA
Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Gary Ryan, chief executive of the FTMTA to find out what the coronavirus lockdown means for machinery dealerships.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 28 Mar 2020
Agricultural contractors can continue to work on farms - FCI
“Farm contractors can continue to work on farms without restrictions,” were the words of the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI).
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 28 Mar 2020
FTMTA Grass & Muck postponed until August
FTMTA Grass & Muck 2020 has been postponed from mid-May to a date in the second half of August.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 25 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: JCB shuts down production
JCB has announced that it is suspending UK production until at least the end of April as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 25 Mar 2020
At work with one of New Zealand’s largest contracting operations
While travelling through the South Island in New Zealand, Peter Thomas Keaveney sat down with Andrew Quigley, managing director of Quigley Contracting, one of New Zealand’s largest contractors.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 25 Mar 2020
The cost of employment: your questions answered
Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Mary McDonagh, head of payroll services in ifac, to talk about the new PAYE Modernisation system introduced last year and its effect on agricultural contractors.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 25 Mar 2020
Contractor profile: Running three foragers and five loaders in Cork
Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Jim Good, a large agricultural contractor in Cork, to get an insight into running a large modern fleet of machinery.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 25 Mar 2020
New technology VF and IF tyres spread the load
As machinery and axle loads increase, the need for tyres capable of carrying loads at low pressures is vital to protect the soil. Dermot Forristal looks at the latest flexible tyre carcases.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 18 Mar 2020
FTMTA hoping Grass and Muck can go ahead as planned
An FTMTA spokesperson has confirmed to the Irish Farmers Journal that, as things stand, Grass and Muck will go ahead as planned at Gurteen College on 14 May.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 18 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: tips for machinery dealerships and contractors
We spoke to representatives from the FTMTA and the FCI who offer advice to its members amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 16 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: machinery dealers advised to take parts orders by phone- FTMTA
Amid the ongoing Covid-19 situation, the Farm Tractor & Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) has issued advice to its members, many of whom are machinery dealers. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.