Machinery
1,932 new tractors were licensed for the first time up to the end of July this year, new data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows.
Agri-Business
2026 tractor registrations remain on course for a 5% market increase based on current figures, according to the FTMTA.
EU
John Deere, New Holland and Fendt dominate European fields, but Ireland's grassland focused farming sector tells a slightly different story.
Machinery maintenance
High temperatures, dust and long working days can increase the risk of machinery overheating, breaking down and going on fire.
1,675 new tractors were licensed for the first time during the first six months of 2026, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
1,487 new tractors were registered in the first six months of 2026, data from the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) shows.
Rural Life
Fuel excise cuts implemented to help those who depend on petrol or diesel vehicles cope with higher prices will be extended until September.
188 new tractors were registered in May, according to the latest data from the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA).
1,479 new tractors were licensed for the first time during the first five months of 2026, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Czech tractor manufacturer Zetor will present its new Series 6 at Cereals, the UK arable farming...
The owners of 10,784 vintage tractors are currently paying the full agricultural tractor motor tax rate, according to the Department of Transport
Minister Heydon, has today (Wednesday, May 27) announced an extension to the closing date for the Fuel Income Support Scheme.
FBD is urging farmers and contractors to take just 10 minutes each day to check their tractors and machinery.
The Farm Safety Partnership Advisory Committee (FSPAC) of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is...
174 new tractors were registered in March, according to the latest data from the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA).
75,617 agricultural tractors were licenced in Ireland last year, according to data from the Department of Transport.
New Holland has announced updates to its dealer network in the Republic of Ireland. The...
There has been a 31% increase in the number of new tractors licensed from January to March 2026 compared with the same period last year.
The Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) has said that 252 new tractors were registered in March.
Deere & Company has reached a settlement agreement to resolve the long-running court case over the 'right to repair'.
The HSA will begin a national farm safety inspection campaign next Monday March focusing on the safe use of machinery
300 new tractors were licensed for the first time in February, according to new data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
The Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) has said that 240 new tractors were registered in February.
