Justin Roberts

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Technical Machinery Specialist

Justin studied at Welsh Agricultural College, Aberystwyth having first worked in both the feed and seed sectors of the industry. He has two decades of experience in writing about farm machinery, both vintage and contemporary across several publications. As an author he has written two books, including the history of the Nordic tractor and now resides in Co. Tipperary.

Zetor partners with VST to expand Compax range

Agri-Business

Zetor partners with VST to expand Compax range

Zetor is expanding its range of compact tractors with the addition of three new models produced in conjunction with VST...
Machinery Focus: Automation and the Valtra Q series at Gurteen

Agri-Business

Machinery Focus: Automation and the Valtra Q series at Gurteen

One of the most active tractor manufacturers of late is Valtra which has launched a Q Series and G Series...
Schaffer appoints new importer and Bobcat gains fame

Agri-Business

Schaffer appoints new importer and Bobcat gains fame

Two recent developments in the world of materials handling sees H Fulton Tractors of Dungiven, Northern Ireland, appointed as sole...
Big M fetches €228,310 at Maguire Agri Contracts sale

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Big M fetches €228,310 at Maguire Agri Contracts sale

Last Saturday (January 21) saw the clearance sale of Maguire Agri Contracts of Co. Tyrone, a firm that decided to...
Soil tech and cheaper GPS from CNH and JD

Agri-Business

Soil tech and cheaper GPS from CNH and JD

The tsunami of digital technology which is engulfing much of agriculture is here to stay, yet many are overwhelmed by...
Lemken takes on Equalizer to expand into the south

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Lemken takes on Equalizer to expand into the south

South African seeding technology is to be brought into the northern hemisphere as a leading seed drill company, Equalizer, based...
Maguire agri-contractors to auction off surplus equipment

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Maguire agri-contractors to auction off surplus equipment

Maguire agri-contractors of Clones in Co. Monaghan is to sell off its surplus equipment this weekend, in an auction to...
Silage flexibility with a Pottinger forage wagon

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Silage flexibility with a Pottinger forage wagon

Many farmers look to the round baler to provide self sufficiency and flexibility in silage production, yet a smaller forage...
New Holland scoops prizes for design and innovation

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New Holland scoops prizes for design and innovation

Case New Holland has won a series of awards lately for its new machines, both practical and available, and those...
Machinery Focus: Vertical take-off for Tyrone Trailers

Agri-Business

Machinery Focus: Vertical take-off for Tyrone Trailers

Meath Farm Machinery has long set out its stall as being associated with quality equipment, and it has recently added...
Michelin and BKT focus on dual-use tyres

Agri-Business

Michelin and BKT focus on dual-use tyres

The new year was greeted by two new developments within the tyre world as BKT and Michelin sought to improve...
Germany heads sales charts in latest CEMA report

Agri-Business

Germany heads sales charts in latest CEMA report

The latest report on the state of the European machinery market, covering 2021, has just been released by CEMA, the...
Variable-speed pick up option for Claas Jaguar 900

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Variable-speed pick up option for Claas Jaguar 900

This new model year will see the Claas Jaguar 900 forage harvesters, both wheeled and tracked, benefit from an upgraded...
All options open as Manitou invests in alternative fuels

Agri-Business

All options open as Manitou invests in alternative fuels

Manitou has been busy exploring alternatives to powering its equipment with diesel engines. The company appears to favour electrical drive...
Machinery: Farming’s 2022 revolution reviewed – part 2

Agri-Business

Machinery: Farming’s 2022 revolution reviewed – part 2

Continuing with the theme of charting the ever changing face of farm mechanisation, we look at the second of half...
Machinery: Farming’s 2022 revolution reviewed – part 1

Agri-Business

Machinery: Farming’s 2022 revolution reviewed – part 1

A revolution will rarely happen overnight and despite the usual stream of commentators informing us that farming is going to...
Deutz goes greener with vegetable oil

Agri-Business

Deutz goes greener with vegetable oil

Earlier this month, Deutz approved its entire TCD engine portfolio for use with alternative diesel fuels. This means that paraffinic...
Quadcrate wins Silver at LAMMA for its Bubble Cab

Agri-Business

Quadcrate wins Silver at LAMMA for its Bubble Cab

Quads are facing increasing competition from utility vehicles (UTVs) nowadays, despite the rather large price premium for the latter. One...
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