Machinery
Machinery: The sad fall of David Brown tractors
Although we think of Ford and Massey Ferguson as being the big two brands in the 1950s and 1960s, David...
David Brown
Machinery
Machinery: Why the Fordson won out in WW2
The late 1930s saw a heavy cloud hang over Britain as Germany made its intentions ever clearer, and those intentions...
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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...
Rural Life
Galway man raises €16,000 for Gaza after 2,800km tractor run
A 15-day vintage tractor run undertaken by a Galway man along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way has raised over €16,000 for...
Machinery
Driving from Malin to Mizen on a 1962 David Brown 850 tractor
Pat Murphy is currently driving a vintage tractor from Malin Head to Mizen Head to raise funds for Concern Worldwide....
Machinery
1974 - a year of consolidation for the machinery industry
Companies and organisations are always keen to celebrate a golden jubilee, whether it be of the company itself or a...
Machinery
Shades of red feature strongly at Kerrykeel Rally
Kerrykeel is one of the delightful Donegal villages that surprises the visitor with the splendour of its location and warmth...
Machinery
Machinery: Classic tractors and steam at Innishannon Rally
There are two major steam rallies held in Ireland, one in Stradbally, Co. Laois, and the other in Innishannon, Co....
Machinery
Watch: Plenty for machinery fans at Kingdom County Fair
The county show season is upon us again and one of the earlier events is the Kingdom County Fair held...
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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...
N.Ireland
Farms in NI 'not to receive same supports' as England - UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is warning that farmers are caught in a perfect storm, squeezed between margin pressures, high...
N.Ireland
New NI minister warned that agri-sector 'under extreme financial pressure'
Northern Ireland’s new Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs minister, Andrew Muir, may only be three days in the job but...
N.Ireland
Sustainable farmgate prices key UFU priority for 2024
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) presidential team has confirmed that securing sustainable farmgate prices will be a priority for the...
N.Ireland
Rise in minimum wage will increase cost for farmers - UFU
A rise in the minimum wage will increase the cost for farmers. Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, David Brown, has...
N.Ireland
Campaign to secure special aid package for NI potato growers
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is confirming no let-up in the campaign to secure a special aid package for potato...
N.Ireland
Ulster Farmers’ Union attends DUP annual conference
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, David Brown attended last weekend’s Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) annual conference in Belfast. He confirmed...
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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...
Machinery News
Upcoming auction of vintage tractors at Mallow
A small collection of vintage tractors plus a large assortment of farm memorabilia is to be auctioned off by Wilsons...
N.Ireland
Teemore Engineering celebrates anniversary supplying farmers
Teemore Engineering is celebrating its 50th anniversary today (Thursday, August 24) with an event attended by farming and business leaders...
Machinery Focus
Machinery Focus: Rare Fahr features at working harvest day
Deutz Fahr combines may not presently enjoy the largest market share in Ireland, yet the company has a noble legacy...
N.Ireland
Poor weather taking its toll on farms across Northern Ireland
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, David Brown, has confirmed that the recent spell of very poor weather is taking its...