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.

New Holland with new developments at SIMA

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New Holland with new developments at SIMA

New Holland has taken the opportunity at SIMA to present a wide range of new machines and revamps which has...
Machinery Focus: Siloking precision aims to maximise yield

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Machinery Focus: Siloking precision aims to maximise yield

The precision feeding of cows is now very much science-based on the tremendous amount of research that has gone into...
State of Agriculture report ignores nitty gritty of farming

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State of Agriculture report ignores nitty gritty of farming

The United Nations has recently published a report entitled The State of Food and Agriculture 2022 in which it looks...
A charge of new Czech implements at SIMA

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A charge of new Czech implements at SIMA

Czechia, or the Czech Republic as it is more frequently referred to, is not always thought of as a great...
New knife roller from Pottinger accelerates decomposition

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New knife roller from Pottinger accelerates decomposition

Pottinger has added another tool to its range of tillage implements in the shape of a rotary knife mounted as...
Narrow body and wider tyres for latest Joskin spreader

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Narrow body and wider tyres for latest Joskin spreader

Getting solid muck distrbuted evenly across ground in conditions which may not be conducive to preserving soil structure is an...
Case upgrades to be showcased at SIMA

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Case upgrades to be showcased at SIMA

Case has been keeping its powder dry over the last few months in readiness for this year’s SIMA show in...
Early tractors and high prices at Cheffins vintage sale

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Early tractors and high prices at Cheffins vintage sale

Cheffins has every reason to be pleased with its final collective vintage sale of 2022 which was held on Saturday,...
The Grenadier – INOES’ answer to the Land Rover Defender

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The Grenadier – INOES’ answer to the Land Rover Defender

Taking shape over the past five years has been a newcomer to the off-road vehicle market which is being built...
Pottinger invests €4.5m in mechanical crop care facility

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Pottinger invests €4.5m in mechanical crop care facility

Pottinger has long been determined to cover all the bases when it comes to both tillage and grassland implements, and...
Fendt bumps up production capacity for wagons and balers

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Fendt bumps up production capacity for wagons and balers

After an investment of €20 million in its Wolfenbuttel factory in Lower Saxony, Fendt has declared the facility now fully...
What does the John Deere deal with Fusionware actually mean?

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What does the John Deere deal with Fusionware actually mean?

John Deere’s ambition to immerse both its products and its customers in a globe-spanning digital matrix with information at the...
Machinery Focus: Could decline in sales bring cheaper tractors?

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Machinery Focus: Could decline in sales bring cheaper tractors?

Following the cheering news of an increase in sales of tractors in Ireland last month, the story from across the...
Duvelsdorf enters the grassland machinery market

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Duvelsdorf enters the grassland machinery market

Encouraging the use of clover in swards and the establishment of cover crops has led to various companies bringing dedicated...
Volvo Penta takes dual fuelling a step forward

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Volvo Penta takes dual fuelling a step forward

Amongst all the hype and excitement of alternative fuels, there is a growing realisation that any switch away from fossil...
Bobcat extends scope of baby loaders with new attachments

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Bobcat extends scope of baby loaders with new attachments

Bobcat is always looking to expand the uses to which its machines can be put; the more versatile they are,...
Classic John Deere 7700 on offer at over €200,000

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Classic John Deere 7700 on offer at over €200,000

If current prices for new tractors were not eyewatering enough, a US dealer has just put a 1994 John Deere...
AgriArgo brand division emphasised at EIMA

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AgriArgo brand division emphasised at EIMA

AgriArgo has been running a range of tractors under two different names ever since it added the McCormick brand to...
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