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Classic corner: US lugger pulls the punters at Irish gatherings
John Deere practically reinvented itself back in 1960; it was a dramatic event – perhaps the most significant in its...
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Classic corner: Firmly with Fiatagri...for self-propelled harvesters
The sudden explosion of self-propelled forage harvesters onto the scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s is usually attributed...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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Classic corner: A self-propelled forage harvester with a difference...in Co. Cork
Chopping silage (or any forage) is all about power; simply put, the faster you want to go, the bigger the...
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Classic corner: The case of the curious 'Ford' in Co. Limerick
Introduced in 1968, the Ford Force range of tractors put right many of the problems that had beset the 1000...
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Classic corner: Crisp, sharp-edged Crystal was 'ahead of its time'
Zetor has a long and proud history of engineering behind it. It was making diesel engines for aircraft before the...
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Classic corner: Cork collector restores 6-pot Deere, with a cosy SG2
It is very easy for confusion to reign when referring to the John Deere ’40’ series. There were, in fact,...
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Classic corner: Is this the 'real deal' of tractors in Co. Kerry?
The Ford 7810 Silver Jubilee is a tractor that has sparked much discussion and debate. Much of that chatter surrounds...
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Classic corner: 'Better than new' Fiat basks in Cork sunshine
The fact that John Harrington is a panel beater by trade and founded a very successful body-shop in Cork city...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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Classic corner: 6-cylinder Deere from the 1970s is a cherished Cork citizen
“You won’t see many 3130s about,” remarked Ricky O’Leary of Bandon, Co. Cork. This would not be too wild a...
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Classic corner: 27-year-old Hesston is still hungry for grass
The farming recession of the late 1980s saw much consolidation, re-organisation and, unfortunately, many closures within the agricultural machinery business....
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Classic corner: Is this 4WD monster the real 'County' of Kerry?
The relationship between County Commercial Cars and Ford goes all the way back to 1929. That’s when the two Tapp...
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Classic corner: Two ex-army sibling tractors spotted in Co. Offaly
BM Volvo tractors are not at all common here in Ireland. As far as is known they were never imported directly,...
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Classic corner: 1990s Lamborghini back to its former glory in Co. Fermanagh
The difference between Lamborghini and Same is often considered to be no more than the colour scheme. That’s an understandable...
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Classic corner: Surviving example back to its former glory
Massey Ferguson had scored a dramatic success with the 100 series that was introduced in 1964. More powerful models were...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
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Classic corner: Betting on a 'Winner' in Co. Limerick
Fiat has always gone about the business of growing its agricultural division in a rather quiet but very determined way....
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Why there's one tractor this Co. Antrim dealer will never sell
While dozens of tractors and machinery might come and go every month from Co. Antrim agricultural machinery dealer Hunter Kane’s...
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Classic corner: Kilkenny 'true blue' is ready for work or play
There are many classic tractors out there in various states of refurbishment, but few carry the visual impact of this...
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Classic corner: As good as it gets? No-nonsense workhorse can still earn a crust
During the 1970s and 1980s the race to sell tractors moved from one of getting as many standard models out...