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18 December 2024
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Topcon launches cheaper steering solution for smaller farms

Topcon Agriculture has announced the release of its new Value Line autosteering solution for farmers using mid-range tractors on smaller to medium sized farms.

18 December 2024 NEWS
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Deutz-Fahr appoint two new Irish dealers

Same-Deutz-Fahr have appointed two new dealers to support their Irish dealer network.

18 December 2024 NEWS
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Kubota marks 50 years in Europe with new M7004 tractor and autonomous updates

2024 marked the 50th anniversary since Kubota’s arrival into Europe, earlier in October the Japanese manufacturer marked the milestone with a two-day dealer and press event in Spain.

18 December 2024
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Case IH Puma 240 gains PowerDrive option

The Case IH Puma 240 can now be specified with a PowerDrive powershift transmission as an alternative to the standard CVX continuously variable transmission.

18 December 2024 NEWS
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Tractors from 161hp to 200hp prove most popular so far in 2024

FTMTA registration data for the Republic of Ireland shows that 22 new tractors were registered during the month of November, 16% more than in 2023. Meanwhile, 214 imported used tractors were registered.

18 December 2024 NEWS

Number of farms in Ireland dropped 5% in last decade - CSO

The CSO survey also found that the average age of an Irish farmer in 2023 was just under 60.

17 December 2024 NEWS

Tractor registrations down 8% in year to November - CSO

First-time registrations of imported used tractors were up a significant 48% when comparing November 2024 with the same month in 2023.

14 December 2024 NEWS
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New regulation aims to halt the use of single-line brakes

Incoming EU code requires all new tractors registered from 1 January 2025 to be fitted with dual-line hydraulic brakes, even if fitted with air brakes.

4 December 2024 NEWS