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.

Auction report: Silage and other machinery pulls the punters
Auction report: Silage and other machinery pulls the punters

A mix of modern and old machinery (including silage-making equipment) went under the hammer at an on-site auction in England....

Auction report: Machinery changes hands in sweltering sunshine
Auction report: Machinery changes hands in sweltering sunshine

Major ‘on-site’ machinery dispersal sale events come up just a handful of times in any given year here in Ireland;...

Auction report: Modern Valtra or ‘old-school’ Case IH…take your pick
Auction report: Modern Valtra or ‘old-school’ Case IH…take your pick

Major ‘on-site’ machinery dispersal sale events come up just a handful of times in any given year here in Ireland;...

Raw 1970s power: What is a ‘picture-perfect’ Ford like this worth?
Raw 1970s power: What is a ‘picture-perfect’ Ford like this worth?

What has been described as “one of the most important collections of classic Ford and related tractors” was sold at...

Auction report: ‘Best of the rest’ at monster May tractor sale
Auction report: ‘Best of the rest’ at monster May tractor sale

Monday, May 14, saw the latest monthly Cambridge Machinery Sales auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale grounds in Sutton,...

How much is a ‘highly original’ David Brown 996 worth?
How much is a ‘highly original’ David Brown 996 worth?

The David Brown 996 was once a relatively common phenomenon in the world of Irish farming. Of the few that...

Auction report: Eyeing up a Ford / New Holland at this monster May sale
Auction report: Eyeing up a Ford / New Holland at this monster May sale

Monday, May 14, saw the latest monthly Cambridge Machinery Sales auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale grounds in Sutton,...

Auction report: Case IH highlights from monster May tractor sale
Auction report: Case IH highlights from monster May tractor sale

Monday, May 14, saw the latest monthly Cambridge Machinery Sales auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale grounds in Sutton,...

Grimme opens new €13 million machinery factory in China
Grimme opens new €13 million machinery factory in China

In front of guests and the staff of Grimme China, Franz, Christine and Christoph Grimme have opened a new manufacturing...

Big consignment of Fendt tractors on its way to 900,000ac farm
Big consignment of Fendt tractors on its way to 900,000ac farm

MHP (Myronivsky Hilboproduct) Agroholding – a massive farming business in Ukraine – has reportedly taken receipt of a big order...

Fresh-faced MF 50 B is a real ‘find’: See what it sold for…
Fresh-faced MF 50 B is a real ‘find’: See what it sold for…

The Massey Ferguson (MF) 50 B backhoe loader was once a relatively common sight in parts of Ireland. Surviving examples...

Auction report: ‘Old-school’ Deeres under the hammer at monster sale
Auction report: ‘Old-school’ Deeres under the hammer at monster sale

Monday of last week (May 14) saw the latest monthly Cambridge Machinery Sales auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale...

Tractor sales bounce back after slow start – FTMTA
Tractor sales bounce back after slow start – FTMTA

The Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) says that registrations of new tractors started the year with a sizable...

1987 Case IH 1455XL goes to auction…and makes £27,000
1987 Case IH 1455XL goes to auction…and makes £27,000

A 1987 Case IH 1455XL (pictured above), with 7,829 hours on the clock, sold for a hefty £27,000 (plus VAT) at...

Another new McCormick joins its tractor tally
Another new McCormick joins its tractor tally

McCormick – along with its sister brand Landini – has been busy launching new tractors of late. Pictured above, for...

On tour: ‘Red Power’ reaches across the country
On tour: ‘Red Power’ reaches across the country

The Case IH Red Power Tour is currently making its way around the country. Last Thursday, it landed in Ireland at...

Auction report: John Deere highlights from monster May tractor sale
Auction report: John Deere highlights from monster May tractor sale

Monday of last week (May 14) saw the latest monthly Cambridge Machinery Sales auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale...

Big brother is watching: Is this the way to boost output?
Big brother is watching: Is this the way to boost output?

Users of Claas machines fitted with TELEMATICS as standard will be able to benefit from a new, free function –...