Peter Thomas Keaveney

pkeaveney@farmersjournal.ie

‘Agri contracting is the biggest sinking ship’

The Government has announced a further 2.4c/l excise cut on green diesel and support package for farmers, hauliers and contractors, including a 20c/l rebate and postponement of the carbon tax increase

NEWS 15 April 2026

‘Agri contracting is the biggest sinking ship’

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The Redrock K-Two takeover- 24 months down the line

The Redrock K-Two takeover- 24 months down the line

NEWS 15 April 2026

Stocks Ag Turbo Jet range gains 1,000l hopper with increased output

Stocks Ag Turbo Jet range gains 1,000l hopper with increased output

NEWS 15 April 2026

Offaly pig farmer moves to 24m dribble bar for top-dressing cereals

Offaly pig farmer moves to 24m dribble bar for top-dressing cereals

Offaly pig farmer moves to 24m dribble bar for top-dressing cereals

FARM MACHINERY 8 April 2026

Longford contractor praises simplistic ‘no-chains’ Marshall dung spreader

Longford contractor praises simplistic ‘no-chains’ Marshall dung spreader

Longford contractor praises simplistic ‘no-chains’ Marshall dung spreader

FARM MACHINERY 8 April 2026

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Mitas enters agricultural rubber track market

Mitas enters agricultural rubber track market

Mitas has entered the agricultural rubber track market, offering tracks for both tractors and self-propelled machines.

NEWS 25 March 2026

First quarter tractor sales up 46%

First quarter tractor sales up 46%

New tractor registrations in March were up 40%, with registrations in the first three months of the year up 46% on the same period in 2025.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Limerick contractor moves to 20-tonne 250hp Komatsu loader

Limerick contractor moves to 20-tonne 250hp Komatsu loader

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Noel Duggan, from Duggan Agri Contractors in Limerick to see how his Komatsu WA380-8 has performed during its first season.

FARM MACHINERY 25 March 2026

Sligo contractor swears by Strautmann wagons

Sligo contractor swears by Strautmann wagons

Peter Thomas Keavney caught up with Sligo farmer and contractor Marty Lenehan to find out why he runs Strautmann wagons, and how his 3102 has performed to date.

FARM MACHINERY 25 March 2026

Making silage, is the loader properly appreciated?

Making silage, is the loader properly appreciated?

Fergal O’Sullivan investigates all things pit related, from loader size, weight, tyres and engine power to explore how they influence the overall silage fermentation process.

FARM MACHINERY 25 March 2026

Euro Auctions expands with Canadian auction acquisition

Euro Auctions expands with Canadian auction acquisition

Euro Auctions is expanding its global auction network with the acquisition of Weaver Auctions in Canada.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Weycor appoints first dealer in the west

Weycor appoints first dealer in the west

Vaughan and sons, the Irish importer and distributor of Weycor wheel loaders, has appointed P&D Agri Services in Clonbern, Co Galway as its first dealer.

NEWS 25 March 2026

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