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.

H2Trac suffers a second bankruptcy

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H2Trac suffers a second bankruptcy

Bold initiatives to produce complex tractors from the ground up, straight from the drawing board are risky enterprises, and it...
Claas awards Dealer of the Year to Kellys

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Claas awards Dealer of the Year to Kellys

The long-established Irish family dealership Kellys has been awarded the Claas UK ‘Dealer of the Year’ award for 2022. The...
A good year for John Deere despite strikes and shortages

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A good year for John Deere despite strikes and shortages

John Deere has had a good final quarter for 2022, boasting an increase in net sales of 40% over the...
Cutaro self-propelled mower to compete with Krone

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Cutaro self-propelled mower to compete with Krone

It has been said that due to the expense of developing a new machine to compete with the Big M,...
Fendt on the ascent as AGCO refocuses brands

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Fendt on the ascent as AGCO refocuses brands

AGCO, the home of three major tractor brands in Ireland, has been busy patting itself on the back with regards...
Machinery Focus: Zetor earns its stripes with pedigree suckler herd

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Machinery Focus: Zetor earns its stripes with pedigree suckler herd

The term ‘stockman’s tractor’ is often used to describe the Zetor range as well as other brands that are not...
Sky brings a gentle touch to minimal cultivation

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Sky brings a gentle touch to minimal cultivation

Ultra shallow cultivation is presently gaining plenty of attention from both farmers and machinery manufacturers in the tillage world. The...
Kuhn updates lightweight drill with improved hopper design

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Kuhn updates lightweight drill with improved hopper design

At the budget end of its range, Kuhn has unveiled an updated, lightweight Megant drill featuring new tine coulters, an...
Pottinger buys precision with purchase of MaterMacc

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Pottinger buys precision with purchase of MaterMacc

As farming continues in its rapid development, machinery companies like Pottinger cannot afford to stand still, and the acquisition of...
Fendt 728 Vario wins ‘Tractor of the Year 2023’

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Fendt 728 Vario wins ‘Tractor of the Year 2023’

The time for the Tractor of the Year 2023 has come around and the results have just been announced by...
John Deere See and Spray comes to Europe

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John Deere See and Spray comes to Europe

John Deere has been pursuing the concept of applying herbicides directed by target recognition cameras for several years now, and...
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...
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