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.

Deutz AG reports big growth in small engines

Agri-Business

Deutz AG reports big growth in small engines

In its latest quarterly statement, the engine manufacturer, Deutz AG, has reported an increase in new orders of 56.5% to...
Machinery Focus: CASE IH updates to tractors and loaders

Machinery

Machinery Focus: CASE IH updates to tractors and loaders

The Farmall C series of tractors has always been targeted at the more modest sized farm, or those with jobs...
New Vogelsang press screw separator could benefit dairy farmers

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New Vogelsang press screw separator could benefit dairy farmers

Vogelsang have long recognised the importance of retaining and evenly reapplying nutrients that have passed through livestock during feeding. This...
Massey Ferguson extends its 7S series to 210hp

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Massey Ferguson extends its 7S series to 210hp

The Massey Ferguson 7S series of tractors span the upper end of the mid range bracket, with machines starting at...
Transport and loader specialists in John Deere 6R line up

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Transport and loader specialists in John Deere 6R line up

A study back in the seventies found that, although tractors were designed for field work they spent a large part...
He-Va goes underground with Stealth subsoiler

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He-Va goes underground with Stealth subsoiler

Dragging a subsoiler through a field is usually considered the preserve of a big tractor on heavy land. However, the...
Pulveriser destroys weed and volunteer seeds

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Pulveriser destroys weed and volunteer seeds

Eliminating volunteers and other weed seeds by spraying after they have germinated requires a further field pass and may not...
Unique County comes home for good after refurbishment

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Unique County comes home for good after refurbishment

County tractors were, generally, regarded as the ultimate for ploughing, and in their heyday, these heavy-duty beasts were the 'go...
John Deere experiences first strike setback in 35 years

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John Deere experiences first strike setback in 35 years

On top of the disruption caused by component shortages, John Deere is currently experiencing strike action at its North American...
Machinery Focus: Unimog celebrates 75 years of service

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Machinery Focus: Unimog celebrates 75 years of service

The exact origins of the Unimog are shrouded by the events World War II, with the generally accepted narrative being,...
Hydrogen results in a further award for JCB

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Hydrogen results in a further award for JCB

Hydrogen is rapidly gaining recognition as being a serious contender for the replacement of carbon-based fuels. The latest boost has...
Pottinger launches plough for 500hp tractors

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Pottinger launches plough for 500hp tractors

Last month Amazone proudly announced the launch of a plough suitable for tractors of 'around 400hp.' Within a couple of...
Machinery Focus: Clearing a maize crop grown ‘plastic free’

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Machinery Focus: Clearing a maize crop grown ‘plastic free’

It was the desire to get away from planting under plastic that led Pat Kinsella to take a long hard...
India comes calling with Farmtrac tractors

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India comes calling with Farmtrac tractors

India makes a lot of tractors - nearly 900,000 in the latest accounting year - and there is a lot...
Machinery Focus: Building a road to hydrogen power

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Machinery Focus: Building a road to hydrogen power

JCB is no lightweight in the off-road machinery sector, so when the company nails its colours firmly to the hydrogen...
Kubota adds substance to its I.T intentions

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Kubota adds substance to its I.T intentions

A rapid widening of its embrace of digital technology would appear to be the current focus of Kubota. The company...
Deep thinking from Rauch with latest machine

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Deep thinking from Rauch with latest machine

Making machines that spread fertiliser has always been the primary business of Rauch. That focus has shifted a little as...
Kverneland buys into Italian ROC Company

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Kverneland buys into Italian ROC Company

The ROC company produces a specialist range of 'mergers'. The machines combine the action of a pick-up reel with the...
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