Justin Roberts

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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 scoops prizes for  design and innovation
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

Bobcat compact tractors to come to Europe
Bobcat compact tractors to come to Europe

The compact tractor market is set to welcome another manufacturer in the form of Bobcat which already has a range...

Case brings its latest technology to the field
Case brings its latest technology to the field

All the big manufacturers are forging ahead with digital technology and there is a pattern of gradual steps towards full...

New Holland introduces first LNG tractor
New Holland introduces first LNG tractor

New Holland is keen to be seen developing alternative energy strategies for its tractors and the company has taken another...

Claas reports record sales and investment levels
Claas reports record sales and investment levels

It has been a particularly challenging year for Claas, yet the financial results show its resilience in the face of...

Case beefs up baler for extra compaction
Case beefs up baler for extra compaction

Case IH has expanded its range of large square balers with the addition of a new model in the 120cm...

CNH signs deal with LS Mtron for 28,500 tractors
CNH signs deal with LS Mtron for 28,500 tractors

If anyone has ever wondered where CNH’s baby tractors come from, then they need wonder no more, for the company...

Amazone wins with tech for fertiliser spreaders
Amazone wins with tech for fertiliser spreaders

Amazone has come out tops in the software category of the SIMA Farm Machine 2023 awards held in Paris last...

BKT brings a new name to the rubber track market
BKT brings a new name to the rubber track market

The tyre manufacturer, BKT, has created a strong presence in the market over the last few years through creating new...