Justin Roberts

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Technical Machinery Specialist

Justin studied at Welsh Agricultural College, Aberystwyth having first worked in both the feed and seed sectors of the industry. He has two decades of experience in writing about farm machinery, both vintage and contemporary across several publications. As an author he has written two books, including the history of the Nordic tractor and now resides in Co. Tipperary.

Pottinger announces the arrival of its new Jumbo

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Pottinger announces the arrival of its new Jumbo

Pottinger has been keeping itself busy over the last year or so and recently presented some major updates to its...
Are machinery price hikes purely a result of production problems?

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Are machinery price hikes purely a result of production problems?

New machinery price hikes may not be solely the result of rising material costs and component shortages, according to the...
Claas introduces new feature to Arion tractors to improve towing

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Claas introduces new feature to Arion tractors to improve towing

Claas has introduced what it terms an 'automatic trailer stretch brake' option for its Arion tractors equipped with CMATIC constantly...
Claas to expand eastwards along the Silk Road

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Claas to expand eastwards along the Silk Road

Kazakhstan would not seem the obvious place for Claas to establish a factory, but in an agreement with the government...
Manufacturers keen to recruit during machinery boom

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Manufacturers keen to recruit during machinery boom

Two major global manufacturers in the agricultural and construction industries have defied the mild capping of optimism recently reported by...
Machinery boom may have peaked – CEMA

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Machinery boom may have peaked – CEMA

Machinery manufacturers have been reporting full order books and a very positive market throughout 2021 so far. Indeed, the biggest...
Pottinger launches 3 new additions to its forage wagon range

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Pottinger launches 3 new additions to its forage wagon range

Pottinger has not been standing still over the last 18 months and has just launched a new range of Jumbo...
Is John Deere in gear for a spraying revolution?

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Is John Deere in gear for a spraying revolution?

Although there has been no official announcement from John Deere, a couple of straws blowing in the wind suggest the...
Massey Ferguson telehandlers gain elevated comfort levels

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Massey Ferguson telehandlers gain elevated comfort levels

Massey Ferguson has introduced its latest TH telehandler series and there are six models in the new line up, which...
Michelin spreads its range of VF trailer tyres

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Michelin spreads its range of VF trailer tyres

Michelin is adding further to its range of tyres which feature very high flexion (VF) properties. The latest TrailXBib tyres...
Case New Holland looks to the future with Raven Industries

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Case New Holland looks to the future with Raven Industries

Case New Holland (CNH) is to buy out Raven Industries of South Dakota, U.S in a deal worth $2.1 billion....
Right to repair bill passed in New York State – will it include tractors?

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Right to repair bill passed in New York State – will it include tractors?

The long-running debate over the right to repair tractors and other vehicles has taken a firm step forward in the...
The future of connectivity for farm machinery

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The future of connectivity for farm machinery

Connectivity is a word we hear a great deal nowadays, in many contexts and with many connotations. It has become...
LEMKEN ploughs gain extra protection

Machinery

LEMKEN ploughs gain extra protection

LEMKEN has recently launched a new automatic plough protection mechanism which it has called OptiStone. It is available for its...
Kuhn shows a passion for baling with new information resource

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Kuhn shows a passion for baling with new information resource

Kuhn is not alone in recognising that the basics of farming can be easily overlooked when confronted by the growing...
Latest drill from LEMKEN offers mixed drilling depths

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Latest drill from LEMKEN offers mixed drilling depths

Last year LEMKEN launched its Solitair 9+ pneumatic seed drill. This year, the company has launched a development of the...
50 years of New Holland skid steer loaders

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50 years of New Holland skid steer loaders

It was in 1971 when New Holland built its first skid steer loader. The original machine was based on a...
Michelin extends range of ‘improved flexion’ row crop tyres

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Michelin extends range of ‘improved flexion’ row crop tyres

Michelin has expanded the number of fitments available in its Agribib row crop range available with flexion technology. This brings...
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