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Three decades of McConnel hedge cutters in Westmeath

Gary Abbott met with Westmeath contractor, Joe Fay now on his 15th McConnel hedge cutter, to find out more about the business and why McConnel has been his go-to brand of choice for three decades now.

FARM MACHINERY 23 July 2025

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Fendt 828 Vario commands €82,515 at online auction

Fendt 828 Vario commands €82,515 at online auction

NEWS 9 July 2025

Gardaí recover stolen John Deere tractor in Clare

Gardaí recover stolen John Deere tractor in Clare

NEWS 2 July 2025

New tech and machines light up Oak Park

New tech and machines light up Oak Park

New tech and machines light up Oak Park

FARM MACHINERY 2 July 2025

How Zach Bryan's family wound up on Tipperary farm

How Zach Bryan's family wound up on Tipperary farm

How Zach Bryan's family wound up on Tipperary farm

NEWS 28 June 2025

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John Deere launches new flagship self-propelled sprayer

John Deere launches new flagship self-propelled sprayer

Following on from John Deere’s rebranding of the Mazzotti sprayer lineup in 2023, five years after acquiring the Italian sprayer manufacturer, the firm has unveiled a new flagship machine.

FARM MACHINERY 7 May 2025

John Deere unveils new F8 and F9 foragers

John Deere unveils new F8 and F9 foragers

With more power, an improved driving experience, advanced automation and more precision farming technology, John Deere has launched its new F8 and F9 self-propelled forage harvesters.

FARM MACHINERY 7 May 2025

John Deere introduces next generation of round balers

John Deere introduces next generation of round balers

Ahead of Agritechnica this autumn, John Deere is launching its next generation of fixed and variable chamber round balers. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

NEWS 7 May 2025

John Magnier: the billionaire ‘farmer at heart’

John Magnier: the billionaire ‘farmer at heart’

Caitríona Morrissey reports on the High Court proceedings in which John Magnier’s love of farming was set out by his Coolmore farm manager.

NEWS 7 May 2025

Young Stock Podcast: from selling 600hp tractors in Australia to Clare branch manager

Young Stock Podcast: from selling 600hp tractors in Australia to Clare branch manager

Peter Thomas Keaveney speaks with Eoin Murphy, who tells us about his career, from milking cows in New Zealand, to selling 600hp tractors in Australia and becoming a John Deere branch manager in Clare.

NEWS 7 May 2025

Young Stock Podcast: contracting in Banner County and tricky transmissions

Young Stock Podcast: contracting in Banner County and tricky transmissions

On this week's episode, Kilkenny man Cathal Nolan speaks about his background, studies, travel abroad and his current day-to-day involvement in the family-run contracting business.

NEWS 7 May 2025

New Holland TM 120 makes €76,120 at auction

New Holland TM 120 makes €76,120 at auction

A New Holland TM120 with just 88 hours on the clock topped a Cheffins recent vintage auction, selling for €76,120 (£65,000) plus fees. Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott report.

NEWS 7 May 2025

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SOMMET DE L’ÉLEVAGE 2025: showcasing the future of sustainable livestock farming

As the global conversation around sustainability intensifies, the SOMMET DE L’ÉLEVAGE stands out as a concrete example of how livestock farming can adapt to meet environmental and economic demands.

SOMMET DE L’ÉLEVAGE 2025: showcasing the future of sustainable livestock farming

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