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New N-series loaders from Quicke
Gary Abbott
Following a preview at Lamma Show, Quicke has launched its new N-series range of loaders, to slot in-between the existing entry-level X and higher-spec Q-series.
21 May 2025 News
2003 Fiat 110-90 sells for €46,500 at Cork auction
A 2003 Fiat 110-90 attracted huge attention at a recent Cork machinery clearance auction, eventually selling for €46,500 (no VAT) to a Kildare collector.
14 May 2025 News
Grass-Tech zero grazing machine scoops €50,000
Among the highlights from Hennessy Auctioneers' online machinery auction, which took place on Saturday 10 May, was a 2023 Grass Technology GT160 zero grazing machine which sold for €50,000 plus fees.
Entries open for Tullamore Show invention awards
Entries have opened for Tullamore Show's national invention and innovation awards 2025, which will be broken down into seven categories, each offering a €300 first prize.
14 May 2025 News
Diesel prices marginally creeping upwards
Although it's fair to say that diesel prices remain largely stable, the market has crept upwards by 4c/l in recent days. Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott report.
14 May 2025 News
Massey Ferguson introduces next-generation MF 1M series
Massey Ferguson has launched two new MF 1M series premium specification compact tractor models.
14 May 2025 News
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.
13 May 2025 News
Blaney to launch farmer innovation programme at Balmoral Show
The Blaney Group is returning to Balmoral Show to launch its new innovator programme to encourage the public to share new ideas and be in with a chance to secure £50,000 worth of investment.
8 May 2025 News
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.
7 May 2025 News
Kubota adds value line steering to guidance portfolio
Kubota has introduced an entry-level auto-steer package called 'value line steering' for its agricultural and ground care machinery.
7 May 2025 News
JCB hydrogen diggers given green light for UK road use
JCB has hailed a decision made by the UK government to change the law in order to give hydrogen diggers the green light to be driven on UK roads.
1 May 2025 News
Apollo Tyres to move Vredestein tyre production
Apollo Tyres, the parent company of Vredestein Tyres is set to close its agricultural tyre production plant in Enschede, Netherlands by the summer of 2026 and move production to Hungary and India.
30 April 2025 News