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Nokian block pattern tyres widens appeal for Cork contractor

Gary Abbott caught up with Cork hedge cutting contractor, Hugh Hegarty to find out why he opted to kit out a tractor with two Nokian TRI 2 block patterned tyres and how they left him threading lighter

FARM MACHINERY 28 January 2026

Nokian block pattern tyres widens appeal for Cork contractor

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John Deere tops both Irish and UK tractor sales

John Deere tops both Irish and UK tractor sales

NEWS 21 January 2026

New tractor sales up 14% for 2025

New tractor sales up 14% for 2025

NEWS 14 January 2026

FTMTA appoints first female president

FTMTA appoints first female president

FTMTA appoints first female president

NEWS 14 January 2026

Irish tractor sales up 14% for 2025

Irish tractor sales up 14% for 2025

Irish tractor sales up 14% for 2025

NEWS 14 January 2026

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AgNav needs tillage farmers - Teagasc

AgNav needs tillage farmers - Teagasc

Eoin Woulfe of Teagasc said that farmers need the verification that AGNav can provide of low-carbon Irish tillage farming, but AgNav needs farmer participation first.

NEWS 8 October 2025

2,051 new tractors registered so far this year

2,051 new tractors registered so far this year

FTMTA registration data shows that a total of 35 new tractors were registered this November, 59% more than November 2024. The year to date moving total for the 11 month period sits at 2,051 units.

NEWS 8 October 2025

Editorial: FTMTA economic report

Editorial: FTMTA economic report

Some of Ireland’s biggest machinery companies began at the bench of a farmyard, and have grown to become major exporters and flag-bearers for Ireland abroad.

VIEWPOINTS 8 October 2025

Farm machinery sector contributes €4.76bn/year to Irish economy

Farm machinery sector contributes €4.76bn/year to Irish economy

Sustaining close to 25,000 jobs in Ireland, the total economic value of the farm machinery sector to the Irish economy is €4.76bn annually.

NEWS 8 October 2025

Farm machinery sector contributes €4.76bn per year to Irish economy

Farm machinery sector contributes €4.76bn per year to Irish economy

The farm machinery sector directly employs 14,926 people, with an additional 9,703 people indirectly employed, combing to total almost 25,000 jobs.

NEWS 8 October 2025

Irish telehandler sales are up 18% in 2025

Irish telehandler sales are up 18% in 2025

New FTMTA registration figures show that new telescopic loader registrations for the year to date have increased by 18%, while the wheel loader market is up by over 14%.

NEWS 8 October 2025

September new tractor market up 47%

September new tractor market up 47%

FTMTA registration data shows a total of 113 new tractors were registered this September, 47% more than September 2024. Meanwhile, new registrations for the year to date are up 12% at 1,921 units.

NEWS 8 October 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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