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Keep up with all the latest agricultural and farming machinery and tractor information, news and reviews from the Irish Farmers Journal.

One quarter of new tractors exceed 161hp

Despite the decline in new Irish tractor sales, the trend towards higher horsepower continues, for Q1 over 63% of new tractors sold exceeded 160hp.

NEWS 16 April 2025

Fendt exit forage wagon and telehandler markets

Fendt will discontinue its Tigo forage wagon and Cargo T telehandler ranges in the second half of 2025 in light of the current market decline and to maintain competitive with its other products.

NEWS 16 April 2025

Continental to exit agri tyre market

Having returned to the Ag tyre market in 2016, the Continental brand will once again leave the market in order to focus on material handling and earthmoving product lines.

NEWS 16 April 2025

Bauma 2025: a look at the world’s largest construction show

Bauma took place in Germany, last week where over 3,500 exhibitors showcased their wares to over 600,000 visitors. Gary Abbott attended the event.

FARM MACHINERY 16 April 2025

McHale 10-rotor tedder working well for midland’s farmer

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Padraic Murphy, a midlands dairy farmer who has two seasons completed with one of the first McHale T10-1260 10-rotor trailed tedders sold in Ireland.

FARM MACHINERY 16 April 2025

Non-stop baling keeps Galway contractor moving

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Sean Gilligan, a Galway contractor baling for three decades who made the move to a Kverneland FastBale ahead of last season.

FARM MACHINERY 16 April 2025

Toyota’s new Land Cruiser is desirable but expensive too

Toyota’s new Land Cruiser is here with lots of new features and creature comforts, but the price hike is very significant, making it costly, writes Michael Moroney.

MOTORS 16 April 2025

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

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Non-stop baling keeps Galway contractor moving

Toyota’s new Land Cruiser is desirable but expensive too

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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