Machinery

Diesel cost increases – machine management strategies 2026

With the planting and silage season almost upon us, contractors will soon be consuming large quantities of fuel, which is expected to account for 18% of machine running costs. Michael Moroney reports.

FARM MACHINERY 18 March 2026

Diesel cost increases – machine management strategies 2026

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

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

NEWS 18 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

FARM MACHINERY 18 March 2026

Polestar blends a mixed heritage for high performance

Polestar blends a mixed heritage for high performance

Polestar blends a mixed heritage for high performance

MOTORS 18 March 2026

2026 new tractor registrations up 47% on the year

2026 new tractor registrations up 47% on the year

2026 new tractor registrations up 47% on the year

NEWS 18 March 2026

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Ten harvesters cutting 120,000 acres

Ten harvesters cutting 120,000 acres

J Reiff is Luxembourg’s and one of Europe’s largest contractors, running 70 Fendt tractors, 10 Claas harvesters and 15 forage wagons, cutting 120,000 acres of grass/year. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports

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

Zetor celebrates 80 years of tractors

Zetor celebrates 80 years of tractors

This week, 80 years ago, the first Zetor Z 25 tractor rolled off the production line at the firms factory in the Czech Republic. Peter Thomas Keaveney takes a look back at its history.

FARM MACHINERY 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

Amazone celebrates 25 years of building Catros compact disc harrow

Amazone celebrates 25 years of building Catros compact disc harrow

In 2001, 25 years ago, Amazone unveiled its Catros three-point linkage mounted compact disc harrow.

NEWS 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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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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