Machinery
An Irish-built 'triple' mower...from the 'Kingdom' of Kerry?
AgriLand came upon this footage (see video below) of an Irish-built triple-section combination mower. The video is from TOL Engineering – a...
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Edenderry man on his way to the top of the 'Claas'
Growing up alongside his brother on his dad’s 160ac beef farm in Edenderry, Co. Offaly, Trevor Tyrrell (pictured above), CEO...
Machinery
Is this what's needed for tankers in Irish conditions?
With wet conditions underfoot, it’s a challenge to bring machinery onto fields without causing undue damage and hardship. However, Belgian...
Machinery
New tractor sales in UK rise; end-of-year rush boosts tally
Registrations of new (agricultural) tractors (over 50hp) in the UK in December 2017 amounted to 1,360 units, according to figures from...
Machinery
More dealers join Ireland's machinery trade body
The January meeting of the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) Executive Council saw two further companies join the...
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Contracting fraternity mourns the passing of an early innovator
The death has been announced of Mickie Farrelly – especially well-known in agricultural contracting circles in the Co. Meath area. The Carnaross...
Machinery
Workshop focus: What you need to know about your tractor's alternator
Modern vehicles are packed full of electric and electronic components; the alternator is one of the most essential elements. It provides power...
Machinery
Eye-catching tanker knows how to push its 'weight' about
This Belgian-built slurry tanker (see main picture) – from Dezeure / Loonwerken Marreel – popped up at a recent European...
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Here's the ultimate 'one-pass' system - for baled silage contractors
This (see main picture) is the Agronic WR500 front rake; it’s designed to be used on either a tractor’s front...
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Pics: The big winners at LAMMA Innovation Awards 2018
LAMMA 2018, while only managing to run for one day this year due to severe winds and unsuitable conditions, nonetheless...
Machinery
Need a pull? Try this new, telescopic lower linkage
On large, heavy tractors, how do you juggle axle loads to prevent wear, protect the soil and maximise traction? Has Fendt...
Machinery
Is this the biggest 'harvesting' contractor?
A contractor (custom harvester) and farming enterprise in the US – Olsen Custom Farms – has just bought its 500th John Deere...
Environment
Bulk fertiliser spreading: How much does it cost?
Now that the fertiliser prohibited period has come to an end, some farmers are busy agitating and emptying slurry storage...
Machinery
Video: Is this the safest way to change a tractor tyre?
A farm accident a number of years ago inspired an invention which aims to take the danger out of changing...
Machinery
New 'pint-sized' Zetor keeps buyers in 'Czech'
New at this year’s LAMMA show from Czech manufacturer Zetor was the Hortus HS 65 tractor. Together with the new...
Machinery
First big Claas loading shovel sold in the UK; is Ireland next?
Claas has sold its first Torion wheel loader in the UK; the deal was confirmed at last week’s LAMMA show....
Machinery
Hogan among top-ranking speaker panel at upcoming PAC conference
Boasting a line-up of major stakeholders in European agriculture, the Professional Agricultural Contractors of Ireland (PAC Ireland) association will hold...
Machinery
Steady as she goes: Three-tyred Ploeger 'wheels' into the market
Ploeger’s recently-launched three-wheeled contraption (or trike – as such machines are known in continental Europe) was at LAMMA last week. It...
