Agriland Team

Video: Machinery giants set out their stalls for SIMA
Video: Machinery giants set out their stalls for SIMA

The massive SIMA show takes place at Paris Nord Villepinte, France, from Sunday, February 26 to Thursday, March 2. Almost...

Rolls-Royce to supply Claas with 5,000 engines per year
Rolls-Royce to supply Claas with 5,000 engines per year

To comply with the latest emissions regulations, Rolls-Royce will supply both Claas and JCB with its MTU engines. Claas plans to...

Deere remains ‘solidly profitable despite soft market conditions’
Deere remains ‘solidly profitable despite soft market conditions’

Deere & Company recorded earnings of $194m for the quarter ending January 29 (2017). This compares with $254m for the same period...

Electric John Deere tractor runs for 4 hours on a charge
Electric John Deere tractor runs for 4 hours on a charge

John Deere’s latest research and development work has been recognised with several awards at the upcoming SIMA 2017 show, being held...

Rocha ‘broadcasts’ to punters at recent FTMTA show
Rocha ‘broadcasts’ to punters at recent FTMTA show

Ardee-based machinery distributor PJ Callan launched a selection of new kit at the recent 2017 FTMTA Farm Machinery Show, including a...

‘Major hygiene failings’ at 25% of abattoirs in the UK
‘Major hygiene failings’ at 25% of abattoirs in the UK

An investigation has found that 25% of abattoirs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are failing to take basic hygiene...

Video: ‘Revolutionary’ articulated combine gets a boost, to 650hp
Video: ‘Revolutionary’ articulated combine gets a boost, to 650hp

Tribine, a North American company known for its huge, articulated-steer combines, has upped the specifications of its giant harvesting machines. While...

Word ‘spreads’ about Moscha’s slurry Swivel Spout
Word ‘spreads’ about Moscha’s slurry Swivel Spout

Castleagri is owned by Dermot Tobin, who has been a farmer in Ireland for the past 30 years. He is...

No question of kicking the bucket, as Keenan embraces the tub
No question of kicking the bucket, as Keenan embraces the tub

Keenan, part of the Alltech empire, unveiled one of its brand new tub feeders at last week’s FTMTA Farm Machinery...

Valentine’s Day: 7 realities of going out with a farmer
Valentine’s Day: 7 realities of going out with a farmer

Valentine’s Day is upon us, the annual day where cards, flowers and chocolates are exchanged, but if you’re part of...

Video: Respiro belt rake ‘lifts’ rather than ‘sweeps’ at FTMTA show
Video: Respiro belt rake ‘lifts’ rather than ‘sweeps’ at FTMTA show

One of the most eye-catching machines at this week’s FTMTA Farm Machinery Show at Punchestown, Co. Kildare is the Respiro...

Crimp, bag and go at the show – with Samco
Crimp, bag and go at the show – with Samco

Following on from the launch of the original BagPress in 2013, Samco will showcase its new BagPress 2 at this...

Prices climb 1.3% at latest Global Dairy Trade Auction
Prices climb 1.3% at latest Global Dairy Trade Auction

Overall product prices increased by 1.3% at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction in New Zealand, but the trade for...

Silotite trial of latest film is a ‘wrap’
Silotite trial of latest film is a ‘wrap’

The Film & Film (F&F) baled silage wrapping system will be front and centre at Silotite’s exhibit at the 2017 FTMTA...

Video: Slurry equipment a big hit at Fintona machinery show
Video: Slurry equipment a big hit at Fintona machinery show

The need to make better use of slurry was a key driver for many of the farmers and contractors attending this...

From the farm to the factory…making 3,000 loaders each year
From the farm to the factory…making 3,000 loaders each year

Giant, as a brand, is relatively new to the Irish machinery market. Part of the Tobroco group, this Dutch company has grown...

‘Farmers will forge ahead and invest in their businesses despite Brexit uncertainty’
‘Farmers will forge ahead and invest in their businesses despite Brexit uncertainty’

Abbey Machinery, based in Toomevara, Co. Tipperary, was one of a cohort of Irish manufacturers showcasing its wares at last...

Video: Do you have enough work for a self-propelled drill?
Video: Do you have enough work for a self-propelled drill?

As farmers and contractors look ahead to spring sowing, Agriland takes a look at some of the more unusual contraptions...