Machinery
Pics: Claas updates its Arion 600 and 500 series tractors
Claas has introduced a “new generation” of its Arion 500 and 600 tractor ranges, with enhanced equipment options and a...
Machinery
Machinery
John Deere and Kramer join forces in 'strategic partnership'
John Deere announced today (Thursday, July 6) that it has invested in German machinery manufacturer Kramer-Werke GmbH to create a “long-term alliance“....
Machinery
Northern Irish farmer crowned tractor driver champion
A Co. Down tractor driver won the European Drivers’ Championship 2017 in an event jointly-organised by John Deere and Michelin...
Machinery
Northern Irish farmer crowned tractor driver champion
A Co. Down tractor driver won the European Drivers’ Championship 2017 in an event jointly-organised by John Deere and Michelin...
Machinery
Is this the ultimate way to spread your lime or fertiliser?
At the recent Royal Highland Show, which took place near Edinburgh, Scotland, a novel self-propelled spreader – which was partly...
Machinery
When is a Fendt not a Fendt?
This time last year in North America, AGCO unveiled its latest tractor line-up – the Challenger 1000 Series. Visitors to the...
Machinery
New electric-drive air seeder launched by Spaldings
A new electric-drive air seeder for grass seed, cover crops and oilseed rape has been launched by UK agri equipment supplier...
Rural Life
Kerry agri inventor in running for Nissan Generation Next
Marie Martin, from Dingle, Co. Kerry, is one of a shortlist of 19 finalists who are currently in contention to...
Arable
Video: 'Killer' machine to tackle herbicide resistant weeds
A weed-killing machine that pulverises weed seeds upon harvest could be a huge step in reducing the amount of chemicals...
Arable
Video: Check out all the action from Crops and Cultivation 2017
Over 3,000 people attended the Crops and Cultivation open day at Teagasc Oak Park earlier this week. The profitability challenge...
Machinery
How many round bales can you make in an hour?
The previous John Deere (round) baling record was set in 2012; it stood at 127 bales/hour. It was set using one of...
Machinery
Pics: McHale demo day in full swing in Kildare today
A McHale demonstration day is being run by  J.H. Fitzpatrick Ltd, an agri machinery firm based in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, today (Friday, June...
Machinery
Have you ever seen a self-propelled silage 'merger'?
We have self-propelled forage harvesters and mowers; why not a self-propelled rake – or, better again, a self-propelled swath merger?...
Machinery
'Simpler-spec' now optional on big 190hp McCormick
Simpler-spec versions of the two most powerful models in McCormick’s X7 Series have been introduced, joining the ‘Efficient’ versions of...
Machinery
Fleet profile: Roscommon contractor reveals his machinery 'highs' and 'lows'
Noel and David Neilan run a busy contracting operation at Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon, whilst also running a drystock farm. The...
Machinery
Zetor in new drive to boost its Irish sales tally
McHale Plant Sales, the distributor for Zetor, Merlo and Komatsu in Ireland, is putting a big push on Zetor sales...
Machinery
John Deere snaps up Italian sprayer manufacturer
Machinery giant John Deere has announced the acquisition of Mazzotti, a privately-held sprayer company based in Ravenna, Italy. The announcement...
Machinery
Video: Artic trucks called in to help with 35km silage draw
A local haulier was recently called in to help a farmer draw silage close to 35km from the field to...
