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.

Pottinger launches 3 new additions to its forage wagon range
Pottinger launches 3 new additions to its forage wagon range

Pottinger has not been standing still over the last 18 months and has just launched a new range of Jumbo...

Is John Deere in gear for a spraying revolution?
Is John Deere in gear for a spraying revolution?

Although there has been no official announcement from John Deere, a couple of straws blowing in the wind suggest the...

Massey Ferguson telehandlers gain elevated comfort levels
Massey Ferguson telehandlers gain elevated comfort levels

Massey Ferguson has introduced its latest TH telehandler series and there are six models in the new line up, which...

Michelin spreads its range of VF trailer tyres
Michelin spreads its range of VF trailer tyres

Michelin is adding further to its range of tyres which feature very high flexion (VF) properties. The latest TrailXBib tyres...

Case New Holland looks to the future with Raven Industries
Case New Holland looks to the future with Raven Industries

Case New Holland (CNH) is to buy out Raven Industries of South Dakota, U.S in a deal worth $2.1 billion....

Right to repair bill passed in New York State – will it include tractors?
Right to repair bill passed in New York State – will it include tractors?

The long-running debate over the right to repair tractors and other vehicles has taken a firm step forward in the...

The future of connectivity for farm machinery
The future of connectivity for farm machinery

Connectivity is a word we hear a great deal nowadays, in many contexts and with many connotations. It has become...

LEMKEN ploughs gain extra protection
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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...