<p>The Balmoral Spring Farm Machinery Show (SFMS) returns to the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn, on 28 and 29 January, bringing together one of the strongest machinery line-ups of the year. </p><p>With a mix of major launches, expanded outdoor display space for 2026 and a wide range of indoor exhibitors, the show offers visitors a chance to see, compare and discuss new equipment before the season gets fully under way.</p><p>Visitors can expect to see leading global brands - including JCB, John Deere, New Holland, Fendt, Deutz Fahr and Massey Ferguson - alongside a strong line-up of regular show exhibitors and first-time participants such as Henry Porter Machinery, GA Allen, Burkes of Cornascribe, Eakin Bros, Erwin Agri Care, Johnston Gilpin, John McElderry, Abbey Machinery, CW Agri and Spence Engineering, among many others. </p><div att="1" class="mx-auto w-auto w-fit text-center gadvertisementheader px-2 pb-2 mb-2"><span class=" my-font-roboto-regular text-[0.625rem] my-text-color-gray-1 text-center">ADVERTISEMENT</span><!-- /144848334/new2025-articlepage-deskmob-slot2-300x250 -->
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</div></div><p>Among the highlights, Cowan Bros NI will present the new Puma pre-production 165 model, offering attendees a first look at this eagerly anticipated tractor. </p><p>Fleming Agri will also make its mark with the exhibition debut of the ST2000C V2 black edition tanker, giving farmers the opportunity to see this upgraded tanker in action.</p><p>Doors will be open from noon to 10pm on both days, with admission available on the door, free on-site parking and a full range of food and refreshment facilities available at the venue, making it easy for visitors to spend time exploring everything on offer.</p><p>With the expanded outdoor space, major brand presence and a strong mix of established and first-time exhibitors, Balmoral SFMS sets the benchmark for the machinery season ahead and it’s the one date farmers won’t want to miss at the start of 2026!</p><p><section style="border-top: 1px dotted #bdbdbd;color: rgb(55, 44, 44); padding-top:10px; font-family: 'Coranto 2 Headline';font-size: 24px;font-weight:bold;height: auto;">Agrigear showcases tyres, rims and reconditioning services</section></p><p><img src="https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/901/720/2493615-901720.jpg" style="max-width:100%;"/><caption><div class="article-image-caption inline-block"></div></caption></p><div att="2" class="mx-auto w-auto w-fit text-center gadvertisementheader px-2 pb-2 mb-2"><span class=" my-font-roboto-regular text-[0.625rem] my-text-color-gray-1 text-center">ADVERTISEMENT</span><!-- /144848334/new2025-articlepage-deskmob-slot3-300x250 -->
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</div></div><p>At the Balmoral SFMS, Agrigear will be exhibiting BKT tyres for a wide range of agricultural applications, alongside wheel rims manufactured in-house to suit modern farm machinery.</p><p>The stand will also highlight Agrigear’s wheel rim reconditioning service, where wheels are shot-blasted back to bare metal, repaired where required and finished with durable powder coating. A range of colour options is available, allowing customers to match original specifications or choose a customised finish.</p><p>In addition, Agrigear will be showcasing the latest addition to its product range Ralson truck tyres. Established in 1974, Ralson operates in over 70 countries and offers dependable, competitively priced truck tyre solutions, now available in Ireland through Agrigear.</p><p>Visit their stand H1096 at the Balmoral SFMS on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 January at the Eikon Exhibition Centre to explore their range. </p><p><section style="border-top: 1px dotted #bdbdbd;color: rgb(55, 44, 44); padding-top:10px; font-family: 'Coranto 2 Headline';font-size: 24px;font-weight:bold;height: auto;">Inside GA Allen’s Balmoral line-up</section></p><p><img src="https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/901/720/2493616-901720.jpg" style="max-width:100%;"/><caption><div class="article-image-caption inline-block"></div></caption></p><p>GA Allen will be showcasing an extensive lineup of machinery at the Spring Farm Machinery Show, reflecting the depth and diversity of its product portfolio. On display will be a range of McHale machinery, including the popular Fusion 4 Plus all-in-one baler and the M6-770 tedder.</p><p>Visitors can also explore the Deutz-Fahr tractor range, featuring the 5 Keyline, 5 Series, 6C Series and 6 Series tractors, offering solutions for a wide range of farming applications. </p><p>In addition, the stand will feature several products from Holland, including the Peecon Biga diet feeder, Tulip fertiliser sowers and discs and the highly versatile Pitbull compact handler, often referred to as the “pocket rocket”.</p><p>Further brands represented on the stand will include Spread A Bale, Einböck, Cross, Spearhead, Hardi and many more, demonstrating the extensive and diverse offering available from GA Allen.</p><p>Make sure to visit them at Stand H231-235 and H244-248 at the Balmoral SFMS on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 January at the Eikon Exhibition Centre. </p><p><section style="border-top: 1px dotted #bdbdbd;color: rgb(55, 44, 44); padding-top:10px; font-family: 'Coranto 2 Headline';font-size: 24px;font-weight:bold;height: auto;">Tanasote Octoposts to be showcased by Loughwood at Balmoral</section></p><p><img src="https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/901/720/2493617-901720.jpg" style="max-width:100%;"/><caption><div class="article-image-caption inline-block"></div></caption></p><p>Tanasote™ Octoposts will be on display by Loughwood at the Balmoral SFMS, offering farmers a modern alternative to traditional creosote-treated timber for fencing and boundary applications. </p><p>With a service life of up to 40 years, class-leading durability in ground contact and a copper-based treatment designed to protect timber while remaining environmentally responsible, Octoposts are suited to a wide range of uses, including livestock fencing, paddocks and boundary lines. </p><p>All timber is sourced from carefully managed, certified forests in Sweden, ensuring a sustainable and responsible product from forest to fence.</p><p>Visit the Loughwood stand H1044 H1045 at the Balmoral SFMS to find out more and speak to the team about Tanasote Octoposts on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 January at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn. </p><p><section style="border-top: 1px dotted #bdbdbd;color: rgb(55, 44, 44); padding-top:10px; font-family: 'Coranto 2 Headline';font-size: 24px;font-weight:bold;height: auto;">Fleming Agri unveils key machinery at Balmoral</section></p><p><img src="https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/901/720/2493618-901720.jpg" style="max-width:100%;"/><caption><div class="article-image-caption inline-block"></div></caption></p><p>Fleming Agri Products, based in Newbuildings and with over 160 years of experience, will be showcasing a wide selection of its machinery at the Balmoral SFMS. The range on display will include equipment for grassland, livestock and land maintenance, with products suited to farms of all sizes and power requirements.</p><p>On the stand, visitors can expect to see the ST2000C black edition slurry tanker fitted with a 7.5m trailing shoe, along with a bale stacker, bale grab, TR10HD dump trailer, 8ft heavy-duty Superfloat topper, 12ft end-tow roller and a 2.1m out-front scraper, reflecting Fleming’s focus on practical, robust machinery built around the principle that simplicity is its strength.</p><p>To learn more about their offerings, visit them at the Balmoral SFMS at stand H215 on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 January at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn.</p><p><section style="border-top: 1px dotted #bdbdbd;color: rgb(55, 44, 44); padding-top:10px; font-family: 'Coranto 2 Headline';font-size: 24px;font-weight:bold;height: auto;">Northern Lift Trucks lines up telehandlers and more at Balmoral</section></p><p><img src="https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/901/720/2493619-901720.jpg" style="max-width:100%;"/><caption><div class="article-image-caption inline-block"></div></caption></p><p>Northern Lift Trucks, with over 40 years’ experience, will be exhibiting at the Balmoral SFMS, offering visitors a chance to explore a comprehensive range of machinery for construction, agriculture, industrial and access applications. </p><p>From its Lisburn showroom, it represents world-class brands, including Manitou and Hyundai Construction Equipment, with equipment on display such as telehandlers, excavators, loaders, skid steers, forklift trucks, warehousing solutions and access platforms.</p><p>Visitors can see the latest models on stand H1080-1083, including the Manitou MLT630-115V and MLT738-130 PS+ telehandlers, the MLA533-145V+ articulated loader and the Hyundai HX140AL crawler excavator, among others, while speaking with the experienced Northern Lift Trucks team about how this machinery can support their business.</p><p><section style="border-top: 1px dotted #bdbdbd;color: rgb(55, 44, 44); padding-top:10px; font-family: 'Coranto 2 Headline';font-size: 24px;font-weight:bold;height: auto;">Enduro Finance exhibiting at Balmoral for the first time</section></p><p><img src="https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/901/720/2493620-901720.jpg" style="max-width:100%;"/><caption><div class="article-image-caption inline-block"></div></caption></p><p>Enduro Finance will be exhibiting at the Balmoral SFMS for the first time on stand H282, offering farmers tailored finance solutions for new machinery and future investments. </p><p>With decades of experience, Enduro provides fast, flexible and transparent equipment finance designed to suit individual business needs. </p><p>Visitors to the show can speak with the team at the stand to discuss finance options, get a quote or simply learn more about how Enduro can support their farm equipment plans. </p><p></p>