Jim Breen

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Jim Breen is from a farming background. He studied Engineering in University College Dublin. He worked for agricultural media outlets and, most recently, was the mechanisation advisor for DAERA (Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) and engineering programme manager at CAFRE (College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise). He now lives in Offaly.

Krampe marks 100 years in business…with ‘special’ half-pipe trailer
Krampe marks 100 years in business…with ‘special’ half-pipe trailer

German manufacturer Krampe (or Krampe Fahrzeugbau GmbH, to use its full trading name) celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The...

This tractor can ‘warn’ car drivers of its presence on the road – from 1km away
This tractor can ‘warn’ car drivers of its presence on the road – from 1km away

A John Deere tractor that can “communicate” and send warnings to cars approaching it on the public road was on...

New Holland’s ‘pocket rockets’ get CVT and 20hp boost
New Holland’s ‘pocket rockets’ get CVT and 20hp boost

In an interesting development, New Holland unveiled a T5 Series tractor with a stepless ‘Auto Command’ transmission and a Stage...

Tractor and machinery sales at AGCO see an 11% boost
Tractor and machinery sales at AGCO see an 11% boost

AGCO, which encompasses brands such as Massey Ferguson, Fendt and Valtra, reported net sales of $2.2 billion for the third...

Auction report: 7-year-old combine tops the bill at on-farm sale
Auction report: 7-year-old combine tops the bill at on-farm sale

An on-site auction was held at Garlands Farm, Tollesbury, Essex, on Friday, October 12 – on behalf of J &...

Auction report: On-farm sale sees ‘greens’ and ‘reds’ change hands
Auction report: On-farm sale sees ‘greens’ and ‘reds’ change hands

An on-site auction was held at Garlands Farm, Tollesbury, Essex, on Friday, October 12 – on behalf of J&M Seabrook....

Auction report: Tillage machinery in demand at this on-farm sale
Auction report: Tillage machinery in demand at this on-farm sale

An on-site auction was held at Garlands Farm, Tollesbury, Essex, on Friday, October 12 – on behalf of J &...

Auction report: ‘Mix’ of machinery changes hands…at ‘on-site’ sale
Auction report: ‘Mix’ of machinery changes hands…at ‘on-site’ sale

An on-site auction was held at Trafford Farm, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, on Tuesday, October 9 – due to a “change in...

Auction report: MF and Claas tractors, plus a Lexion, under the hammer
Auction report: MF and Claas tractors, plus a Lexion, under the hammer

An on-site auction was held at Trafford Farm, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, on Tuesday, October 9 – due to a “change in...

Drive your tractor with a tablet – manned or unmanned
Drive your tractor with a tablet – manned or unmanned

Production versions of ‘autonomous’ tractors from Yanmar are due to hit the market shortly. Advanced technology is central to the...

John Deere and Kramp embark on major European deal
John Deere and Kramp embark on major European deal

Kramp and John Deere are now expanding their “strategic partnership” into France, Poland, Portugal and Spain. Other European countries will...

Amazone to ‘take over’ a fellow manufacturer, but which one?
Amazone to ‘take over’ a fellow manufacturer, but which one?

Well-known German machinery manufacturer Amazone is to acquire a hoe-type product line from Schmotzer (Maschinenfabrik Schmotzer GmbH). The development will...

Inspired by the Irish? New twist on tractor-mounted jack
Inspired by the Irish? New twist on tractor-mounted jack

Dutch publication Mechaman.nl reports that Italian Claas dealer AgriNord is working to perfect a tractor-mounted jack that can lift the tractor’s rear wheels...

The shape of things to come? Ursus hasn’t gone away you know…
The shape of things to come? Ursus hasn’t gone away you know…

Tractor manufacturer Ursus has recently introduced three new ‘compact’ models. The C-335 B is rated at 35hp; the C-350 B...

Average power of new tractors sold in France is now 140hp
Average power of new tractors sold in France is now 140hp

The average horsepower rating of new tractors sold in France last year (2017) was 140hp. The data comes from Axema – the French...

Market for grassland machinery was up, but by how much?
Market for grassland machinery was up, but by how much?

Manufacturers of grassland machinery can look back on a “very positive market” in 2017/2018. That’s according to CEMA – the European...

Auction report: ‘Best of the rest’ from big October sale
Auction report: ‘Best of the rest’ from big October sale

Monday, October 1, saw the latest monthly Cambridge Machinery Sales auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale grounds in Sutton,...

Auction report: Buying a Massey on a not-so-massive budget
Auction report: Buying a Massey on a not-so-massive budget

Monday, October 1, saw the latest monthly Cambridge Machinery Sales auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale grounds in Sutton,...