Rural Life
Pics: Tractors with Christmas lights wow crowds at parade in the west
A total of 25 tractors took part in the first annual ‘Christmas Lights Tractor Parade’ in Ballinrobe Co. Mayo and...
Machinery
Machinery
Lower demand expected for farm machinery in Europe next year
In line with expectations, 2016 demand for farm machinery in Europe is set to end up with a drop, while...
Machinery
John Deere adds two new 'top of the range' tractors to the 6R Series
John Deere is launching two new top of the range six-cylinder tractor models rated at 230 and 250 horsepower. According...
Machinery
Same to update utility tractor range for 2017
Italian tractor manufacturer Same has decided to update its Explorer range, offering seven models to the range in 2017. The...
Machinery
Latest New Holland balers designed for higher productivity
The latest New Holland balers are designed for high bale quality and productivity, with both a single baler and combi-unit...
Machinery
Check out the latest hay and forage equipment from Massey Ferguson
Massey Ferguson recently introduced a full-line up of grassland machinery at the EIMA machinery show in Italy, including mowers, tedders and...
Machinery
What farming will be like in 10 years to be examined at SIMA 2017
Exhibitors from over 40 countries are expected to attend SIMA 2017, the International Agri-Business Show to take place in Paris....
Machinery
Deutz-Fahr updates utility tractors following success of larger models
Deutz-Fahr has turned its attention to updating the 5 series and 5G series of utility tractors following the success of...
Machinery
See the new range of Massey Ferguson tractors and telehandlers
Massey Ferguson is set to unveil a range of new machinery, including tractors and telehandlers, at the LAMMA agricultural machinery...
Machinery
See the new range of Q-series front loaders from Quicke
A new range of Quicke front loaders was recently revealed by manufacturer Alo AB, as well as a number of...
Rural Life
Video: Who wins the race between a new Claas tractor vs a 1960s Fordson Dexta?
A video of a tractor race between a new Claas tractor and a Fordson Dexta that was published by a...
Machinery
5 tyre checks farmers should complete this winter
Farmers and contractors keen to get their 2017 season off to a successful start are advised by tyre maker Michelin...
Machinery
Low dairy prices negatively affects grassland equipment purchasing
Low prices of dairy products globally has negatively affected dairy farmers’ capacity to invest in new grassland equipment with CEMA...
National Ploughing Championships
6 of the most expensive machines on show at Ploughing 2016
The National Ploughing Championships are underway in Screggan, Co. Offaly and all of the top agricultural machinery manufacturers are showcasing...
Machinery
North’s machinery dealers reporting boost in cross border sales
A Co Down machinery dealer is claiming that cross-border sales of second-hand tractors have increased dramatically since the Brexit vote....
National Ploughing Championships
5 things anyone going to the Ploughing should check out at this year's event
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to visit the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly from September...
Agri-Business
John Deere and Monsanto deal stalls over competition issues
The US Department of Justice has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit seeking to block John Deere’s (Deere and Co) proposed acquisition...
Machinery
A full-scale Claas tractor has been built out of 800,000 Lego bricks
A full-scale model of a Claas tractor with 140hp has been built using entirely lego bricks in France and is...
