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And if live demonstrations weren’t enough of a spectacle, there will be a lively trade village jam-packed with machinery trade stands and services, spanning beyond grass equipment eu1.hubs.ly/H0sZzRr0

Check out this week's front page photo. 📸 Jim O' Brien ploughing ground ahead of setting Amity malting barley on contract for Tirlán in Kilwatermoy, Co Waterford. {📸 \ Donal O' Leary}

Measures announced by the Government on Tuesday to cut fuel taxes for two months is set to lower green diesel prices by just 5c/l, despite prices rising by 66c/l in three weeks. eu1.hubs.ly/H0sZzxV0

IFA president Francie Gorman said that the fuel package announced by the Government, including cuts to agri diesel, “will have little or no impact at farm level”. eu1.hubs.ly/H0sXGW-0

Measures to be announced on Tuesday will only reverse about 10% of the increase in green diesel prices this month. eu1.hubs.ly/H0sWg_L0

Gary Abbott caught up with Mayo man Rob Langan, Technical Manager with Claas UK, responsible for material handlers alongside OEM and Xerion tractors, to talk about his career journey so far. eu1.hubs.ly/H0sPZFK0

The Merlo Group has officially appointed Mayo based Kirrane Machinery Ltd as its latest agricultural dealer, covering the west of the country for its entire agricultural telehandler series. eu1.hubs.ly/H0sGSQS0

TICKETS HERE: grass2026.ie

Ireland's must-attend silage and grassland demonstration event for farmers, contractors and operators.

On Wednesday 29 April, the Irish Farmers Journal will host Grass2026, a national grass harvesting demonstration event set to take place in Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny. eu1.hubs.ly/H0sDDj60

In the past 10 days, green diesel prices have surged by 48% to an average €1.44/litre, following the continued unrest in Iran. eu1.hubs.ly/H0sz5z60

All three of these farmers were listed as having misused marked mineral oil, which is more commonly known as green diesel. eu1.hubs.ly/H0sx9Ym0

Only one in every four soil samples analysed by Teagasc in 2025 were at index 3 or 4 for both phosphorus and potassium, in addition to having a pH above the target of 6.2. eu1.hubs.ly/H0sszKf0

Global oil benchmarks top $100, while European gas and diesel prices rise.

Over 17,000 machinery enthusiasts and 350 active bidders took part in a Laois contractors’ online retirement dispersal auction, where 84 lots were offered with the sale achieving a 90% clearance rate. eu1.hubs.ly/H0smfyT0

While merchants are well stocked for the next two months, a prolonged conflict will cause higher prices. eu1.hubs.ly/H0sfvrD0

The statutory closed period for hedge-cutting runs from the 1 of March to 31 August. eu1.hubs.ly/H0s9LxS0

A 2013 JCB 541-70 Agri Super Loadall was one of the top priced lots at Hennessy Auctioneers February auction, selling for €28,000 plus VAT and commission. eu1.hubs.ly/H0s7-xW0

A used quad can prove an affordable solution to help make day-to-day farming tasks that bit easier, but sourcing the right example can prove a challenge. eu1.hubs.ly/H0s3MSb0