Peter Thomas Keaveney

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Atkins to host slurry separation demonstration in Cork

The event will showcase two options of static screw press separators alongside one unit in action on the day.

NEWS 13 February 2026

Atkins to host slurry separation demonstration in Cork

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Claas tops 2025 forager market, as harvester sales rise by 44%

Claas tops 2025 forager market, as harvester sales rise by 44%

NEWS 11 February 2026

Tipperary brothers swear by Bogballe and Meredith bogie combo

Tipperary brothers swear by Bogballe and Meredith bogie combo

FARM MACHINERY 11 February 2026

Pöttinger celebrates 25 years of building seed drills

Pöttinger celebrates 25 years of building seed drills

Pöttinger celebrates 25 years of building seed drills

NEWS 11 February 2026

Listen: tillage farmer seeking cost-effective min-till kit finds niche in Poland

Listen: tillage farmer seeking cost-effective min-till kit finds niche in Poland

Listen: tillage farmer seeking cost-effective min-till kit finds niche in Poland

NEWS 9 February 2026

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Spring Farm Machinery Show attracts big crowds to the Eikon

Spring Farm Machinery Show attracts big crowds to the Eikon

The second instalment of this year’s Spring Farm Machinery Show took place at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Balmoral Park, Co Antrim. Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott write.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Contractors key to unlocking liquid fertiliser’s potential on grassland

Contractors key to unlocking liquid fertiliser’s potential on grassland

Fergal O’Sullivan investigates what is involved in getting set up to apply liquid fertiliser, the advantages it offers and whats involved in modifying a conventional sprayer to suit the task

FARM MACHINERY 21 January 2026

Manitou 2025 sales drop 3.5% but strong 2026 expected

Manitou 2025 sales drop 3.5% but strong 2026 expected

Manitou Group is very positive for 2026, anticipating a 4% rise in sales for the year ahead.

NEWS 21 January 2026

FCI contractor charges guide rise 4% as costs continue to climb

FCI contractor charges guide rise 4% as costs continue to climb

Contractor charges are experiencing a 4% rise for 2026, according to the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) annual price guide published this week.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Big boots help spread the load

Big boots help spread the load

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with contractor Cecil Hall to find out how his Alliance Agriflex+ VF900/50R42 and 710/55R30 floatation tyres are working out on his John Deere 7530 at slurry.

FARM MACHINERY 21 January 2026

Kuhn adds new 6.1m model to Multi-Longer range

Kuhn adds new 6.1m model to Multi-Longer range

Kuhn has added a new 6.1m, 6157 e-Tpal model to its Multi-Longer telescopic, left-handed machines, designed specifically for Irish and UK users.

NEWS 21 January 2026

John Deere tops both Irish and UK tractor sales

John Deere tops both Irish and UK tractor sales

John Deere (23.2%), Massey Ferguson (17.6%) and New Holland (17.6%) have topped the 2024 Irish tractor sales, with the trio accounted for over 58% of all tractor sales. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

NEWS 21 January 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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