Each year, the farming industry looks for one thing: a clear view of what’s coming next - new machinery, smarter technology, more efficiency, better value, and most importantly, the chance to see it all properly before making decisions for the year ahead.

That is exactly why the Spring Farm Machinery Shows have become such a key date in the farming calendar.

Returning for 2026 across three regional locations - Millstreet, Balmoral, and Cavan - the Spring Farm Machinery Shows once again bring together the biggest brands, the newest machinery, and the latest farming technology under one roof, giving farmers an unrivalled opportunity to see, compare, and plan before they buy.

This year’s shows are shaping up to be the most important yet, with major new launches, first looks at 2026 machinery, hundreds of exhibitors, and a renewed focus on helping farmers make smarter, more informed decisions in a changing agricultural landscape.

Spring Farm Machinery Shows 2026

Millstreet, Green Glens Arena: January 21 and 22;
Balmoral, Lisburn: January 28 and 29;
Cavan: February 4 and 5.

5 things you can expect from the 2026 SFM Shows

1.    First looks at new machinery and technology for 2026

One of the strongest reasons farmers are flocking to the Spring Farm Machinery Shows is the opportunity to get a first look at what is coming next.

Millstreet will host several important first looks for the 2026 season, including the New Holland T7.300 PLMi Blue Power and T5.120 Dual Command, Case IH’s first pre-production Puma 165, and the all-new Takeuchi TL10V-2 tracked skid steer.

Across the shows, visitors can see new machinery and technology up close, compare specifications side-by-side, and speak directly with the product specialists and engineers behind the machines.

Rather than relying on brochures or online videos, farmers can step onto the stand, examine build quality, discuss performance, and ask real questions about how each system will perform in Irish conditions.

2.    Ireland’s top machinery and agri-service brands under one roof

With more than 600 exhibitors across the three shows, the Spring Farm Machinery Shows represent the widest indoor gathering of machinery, technology, and farm services available in Ireland.

From tractors, harvest and tillage equipment to livestock handling, fencing, sheds, slurry systems, agri-tech, finance, and farm services, every part of the industry is represented.

That makes it possible for farmers to compare brands directly, speak to multiple dealers in one visit, and get a clear sense of value, availability and aftersales support.

At a time when margins are tight and investment decisions carry more weight than ever, that ability to see everything in one place has become essential.

3.    Back in the Big Hall at Millstreet

For the first time since 2022, the Spring Farm Machinery Show returns to the main hall at the Green Glens Arena, allowing the event to run at full scale once again.

The bigger space means more machinery, easier viewing and a better overall experience in a warm, fully indoor setting.

A strong mix of established exhibitors and new names will be on display, including Deane Farm Machinery, McCarthy Farm & Plant, Atkins Farm Machinery, Breens Farm Machinery, Cork Farm Machinery, Zero Grazer, and J Leech Agri, reinforcing Millstreet’s role as a key meeting point for the agri machinery and services sector at the start of the season.

4. Exclusive show deals you won't get anywhere else

Beyond seeing what’s new, the Spring Farm Machinery Shows are also where many of the best deals of the year are done.

From low rate finance packages and extended warranties to show only discounts on machinery, equipment, parts, technology, and accessories, the 2026 shows offer genuine opportunities to save.

Whether farmers are planning a major machinery upgrade or simply replacing essential equipment, the shows give access to offers that will not be available later in the season.

For many businesses, that combination of information, comparison and financial advantage makes attendance a simple decision.

 5. Speak to the experts and get practical advice

Perhaps the most overlooked benefit of the Spring Farm Machinery Shows is access, not just to machinery, but to people.

Across all three shows, visitors can speak directly with manufacturers, engineers, agronomists, technology specialists and experienced dealers.

That allows for practical conversations about performance, reliability, efficiency, running costs and suitability, the kind of detail that rarely fits into a brochure.

It is an opportunity to pressure test decisions, get reassurance, and avoid costly mistakes before committing to a purchase.

A 2025 visitor said: “The chance to talk face to face with the people behind the products was invaluable.

"Being able to ask real questions and get honest answers gave me a much clearer understanding of what would actually work for us on our farm.”

A show built around better decisions

Ultimately, the Spring Farm Machinery Shows are not just about new machinery. They are about helping farmers make better, more confident decisions for their businesses.

By bringing together the industry’s biggest brands, the newest launches, expert advice and exclusive offers, all across three accessible regional locations, the 2026 Spring Farm Machinery Shows once again position themselves as the starting point for the farming year.

And that’s why, once again, they are the machinery event everyone in farming is talking about.

Whether you are upgrading, researching new technology or just staying ahead of what’s next in farming, the Spring Farm Machinery Shows put the industry’s leading brands under one roof.

It is the easiest way to see what’s new, compare your options and plan with confidence for 2026.

With free parking, on-site catering and the entire event indoors in warm, spacious halls, visitors can comfortably spend the day at the show.

Open 12 noon to 10:00p.m on all show days, with tickets available at the door.