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.

LEMKEN ploughs gain extra protection

Machinery

LEMKEN ploughs gain extra protection

LEMKEN has recently launched a new automatic plough protection mechanism which it has called OptiStone. It is available for its...
Kuhn shows a passion for baling with new information resource

Agri-Business

Kuhn shows a passion for baling with new information resource

Kuhn is not alone in recognising that the basics of farming can be easily overlooked when confronted by the growing...
Latest drill from LEMKEN offers mixed drilling depths

Machinery

Latest drill from LEMKEN offers mixed drilling depths

Last year LEMKEN launched its Solitair 9+ pneumatic seed drill. This year, the company has launched a development of the...
50 years of New Holland skid steer loaders

Agri-Business

50 years of New Holland skid steer loaders

It was in 1971 when New Holland built its first skid steer loader. The original machine was based on a...
Michelin extends range of ‘improved flexion’ row crop tyres

Agri-Business

Michelin extends range of ‘improved flexion’ row crop tyres

Michelin has expanded the number of fitments available in its Agribib row crop range available with flexion technology. This brings...
Pottinger breaks more ground with new round baler factory

Agri-Business

Pottinger breaks more ground with new round baler factory

Pottinger is powering ahead in response to the buoyant machinery market as well as a continual growth in sales. The...
Zetor celebrates 75th year of tractor production

Agri-Business

Zetor celebrates 75th year of tractor production

While hidden behind the Iron Curtain, eastern European manufacturers had little success in selling their tractors to the west, except...
Kirovets gets up to speed with 600hp and CVT

Agri-Business

Kirovets gets up to speed with 600hp and CVT

Kirovets, the Russian gun tractor originally designed to haul artillery over the Steppes, has happily adapted to civilian life since...
Changes afoot for Challenger?

Agri-Business

Changes afoot for Challenger?

Challenger is AGCO's fourth biggest tractor range, but its future as the company's flagship brand in North America appears to...
Zetor Major updated with cab choice and Stage V engine

Agri-Business

Zetor Major updated with cab choice and Stage V engine

Zetor has updated its Major 80 model with an engine that now meets Stage V emission standards. The engine remains...
The BiG M celebrates a big anniversary

Agri-Business

The BiG M celebrates a big anniversary

The BiG M remains unique in the world of agricultural machinery. It is the world's only mass-produced, self-propelled mower, and...
Merlo telehandler stable produces a cross-breed

Agri-Business

Merlo telehandler stable produces a cross-breed

Merlo is never short of new ideas and its latest concept involves taking the power and compactness of a farm...
Landini reintroduces Mistral brand with launch of new compact machines

Agri-Business

Landini reintroduces Mistral brand with launch of new compact machines

Landini has brought back the Mistral name to its line-up of tractors with the launch of two new compact machines....
Vaderstad buys into North American market

Agri-Business

Vaderstad buys into North American market

Farm machinery company Vaderstad is realising its ambitions of entering the North American market with the purchase of AGCO-AMITY JV...
Axema report mixed fortunes

Agri-Business

Axema report mixed fortunes

Axema is the major machinery trade organisation for France. It claims to represent 90% of the Agricultural Equipment sector, including...
‘Per plant farming’ with Tom, Dick and Harry

Agri-Business

‘Per plant farming’ with Tom, Dick and Harry

'Per plant farming' is the rationale that underlines the creation and ongoing development of the Small Robot Company based near...
Doosan boosts loader range with two new models

Agri-Business

Doosan boosts loader range with two new models

Doosan, the South Korean manufacturer of industrial and construction equipment, has just extended its range of medium-sized wheeled loaders. The...
Bobcat telehandlers get a major lift

Agri-Business

Bobcat telehandlers get a major lift

Bobcat appears to be on a roll at the moment with a regular stream of new model launches between themselves...
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