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Machinery
More than 40,000 watch Tipperary contractor auction grossing €1.1m
Peter Thomas Keaveney
Over 40,000 machinery enthusiasts and 2,500 active bidders took part in a Tipperary contractors’ online retirement dispersal auction, where 134 lots were offered with the sale grossing €1.4m.
20 November 2024 Agri jobs
New course for non-farmers aimed at fighting skills shortages
A pilot programme providing a new pathway into agriculture for people with a non-farming background is aimed at helping labour shortages in the Laois and Offaly region, writes Sarah McIntosh.
16 November 2024 News
Agri jobs: operatives needed on Wexford fruit farm
There is a selection of openings available in the horticulture and dairy sectors in Wexford, Kildare and Cavan.
Irish debut for new tractor models at FTMTA Show
This year’s FTMTA Farm Machinery Show marked the Irish debut for a number of recently launched tractor models. Gary Abbott looks at some of the tractors that made their first Irish appearance.
14 November 2024 News
FTMTA Farm Machinery Show: new machines to the fore in Punchestown
Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney look at some of the highlight machines for this weeks FTMTA Farm Machinery Show, held at Punchestown racecourse.
13 November 2024 Farm machinery
FTMTA Show proves ideal setting for launch of new collaborations
This years FTMTA Farm Machinery Show was the platform several manufacturers and importers used to announce new collaborations. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
13 November 2024 Farm machinery
Dairy Day 2024: Co-ops at a crossroads
Mergers, buy-outs and spin-outs will all be discussed at Dairy Day on 21 November at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
13 November 2024 Dairy Day
Bale chaser to take centre stage on Limerick firm's stand
Keltec Engineering is set to showcase a whole host of its kit, including its popular bale chaser, at this year’s FTMTA Farm Machinery Show.
11 November 2024 Farm machinery
Claas to put emphasis on new digital platform at Punchestown
Claas is known for its tractors, combines and greenline kit, but its focus at the show will be on its Digital Solutions arena, where the new Claas connect platform will be on show for the first time.
10 November 2024 Farm machinery
Samco to showcase new silage forks and improved wheel extenders
Samco Agricultural Engineering is set to showcase its new silage forks, upgraded wheel extenders, range of maize drill, reseeding equipment and its CTS 1600 bale transporter at this year’s show.
10 November 2024 Farm machinery
New Holland to show new techy T5 and top end T7
Alongside showcasing its latest flagship T7.300, New Holland will publicly unveil its new and updated T5 Dual Command models, offering more comfort, capacity and on-board technology than before.
10 November 2024 News
Farmdroid robot, forage wagons, feeders and more, on the IAM stand
Showgoers visiting the IAM stand at the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show can expect to see the latest kit from Strautmann, Bomford Turner, Hardi, Farmdroid, Rabe and Gregoire Besson.
9 November 2024 News