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Trump threatens John Deere with tariffs if production moves to Mexico

Speaking to farmers in Pennsylvania, the Republican candidate for the next US presidential election said he will enforce a 200% tariff on John Deere if it outsources production to Mexico.

24 September 2024 NEWS
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Tractor-themed wedding

The Dealer had to do a double take when arriving at a Cavan wedding last week.

11 September 2024
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Mint 1985 MB Trac sells for over €61,000 at auction

Mid-eighties and early nineties tractors continue to attract a strong following, with a 1985 MB-Trac 1500 topping the auction at €61,069 followed by a 1992 John Deere 4955 selling for €42,621.

4 September 2024 NEWS
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John Deere launches its new low-upfront-cost retrofit Precision Ag kit

John Deere has launched a Precision Ag Essentials Package, which includes a G5 Plus display, StarFire receiver and a JD-link modem for an initial buying price of €2,990 plus VAT.

28 August 2024 NEWS
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John Deere introduces new 105-275hp 6M tractor series

Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to an exclusive press event in Germany to take a closer look at John Deere's revamped 105-275hp 6M tractor series.

14 August 2024
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In pictures: 60 years of machinery on show at Oak Park open day

Teagasc Oak Park recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of its research centre with an open day, showcasing the evolution of machinery over the past six decades, Dermot Forristal writes

31 July 2024
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John Deere to lay off up to 600 staff across three US factories

US media outlets are reporting that John Deere will lay off about 600 staff member across three of its US production sites in August, due to the market downturn.

10 July 2024 NEWS

Combining modern tech with older kit

Gary Abbott caught up with Andrew Shorten of Vantage Ireland, resellers of FarmTRX combine yield monitors to find out more about the process involved in retrofitting a yield monitor and its benefits.

10 July 2024
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Labour and skills shortages will force contractors to go autonomous

Shortages of skilled machinery operators and competition from other sectors will force agricultural contractors to look more seriously at autonomous tractors.

26 June 2024
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