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.

The French Kiva – versatility that stood the test of time

Machinery

The French Kiva – versatility that stood the test of time

French tractors are rare machines at Irish vintage events, despite France putting a great deal of effort into creating a...
Reduced costs through flexibility at Fleming factory

Machinery

Reduced costs through flexibility at Fleming factory

The quality of a company’s product emerging from its factory will depend on several factors, and cost is not always...
UK VAT-exempt Grenadier Commercial now available

Machinery

UK VAT-exempt Grenadier Commercial now available

The successful establishment of a new vehicle brand is no mean feat and now that INEOS has the Grenadier name...
John Deere plans large display for Cereals 2024

N.Ireland

John Deere plans large display for Cereals 2024

Cereals 2024 is being held in Bedfordshire this year and is little more than a month away, with John Deere...
Union’s anger as New Holland offers 4% pay rise

Machinery

Union’s anger as New Holland offers 4% pay rise

500 workers at the Basildon plant of New Holland are threatening strike action over what they claim is a broken...
Krone brings six rotor technology to four-rotor rake

Machinery

Krone brings six rotor technology to four-rotor rake

Krone has once again pushed the envelope with its latest four-rotor rake, claiming it to be the largest machine of...
Machinery Focus: Fleming keeps things small-farm friendly

N.Ireland

Machinery Focus: Fleming keeps things small-farm friendly

Fleming Agri Products Ltd. from Derry may not normally hit the headlines every five minutes with new product launches, yet...
Lely Discovery Collector C2 combats lameness in cattle

Dairy

Lely Discovery Collector C2 combats lameness in cattle

Lely launched its Discovery Collector C2 earlier this year, claiming it to be a revolutionary manure-collecting robot which cleans floors...
60 model front bumper range from Lynx Engineering

N.Ireland

60 model front bumper range from Lynx Engineering

Lynx Engineering has been appointed by Netherlands-based Safertractors as its importer and distributor in the UK and Ireland for the...
Latest Amazone Cenio cultivator folds for transport

N.Ireland

Latest Amazone Cenio cultivator folds for transport

Amazone has added a further model to its Cenio range of tractor mounted shallow to medium depth cultivators, the four...
New Holland gathers tractor technology under one umbrella

N.Ireland

New Holland gathers tractor technology under one umbrella

The implementation of digital technology in farming is more an encroaching tide, rather than a crashing wave sweeping all before...
Modern lessons from the age of the steam plough

Machinery

Modern lessons from the age of the steam plough

Crop establishment has been a challenge over the past few months and with the difficult conditions, has come a new...
New Deutz Fahr Keyline models span 65-100hp gap

Machinery

New Deutz Fahr Keyline models span 65-100hp gap

Deutz Fahr has recently launched a new range of tractors that are said to embody versatility, modularity, strength and good...
More power and reach for John Deere Forestry Machines

Machinery

More power and reach for John Deere Forestry Machines

John Deere has just unveiled its latest forestry machines at a launch event in Helsinki. The new machines cover both...
Case attends Cereals 2024 while CNH gets new CEO

Machinery

Case attends Cereals 2024 while CNH gets new CEO

Case IH is intending to return to Cereals 2024 on June 11-12 with a new stand that will showcase not...
Machinery Focus: Grenadier test drive reveals control and stability

N.Ireland

Machinery Focus: Grenadier test drive reveals control and stability

Grenadier was initially renowned for its size, strength and skill at throwing grenades at the foe, a role which later...
Bobcat goes robotic with RogueX2 concept loader

N.Ireland

Bobcat goes robotic with RogueX2 concept loader

Among its many other products on display, Bobcat has revealed a loader concept for the first time in Europe at...
Pottinger adds to utility of its Harvest Assist app

N.Ireland

Pottinger adds to utility of its Harvest Assist app

Pottinger released its Harvest Assist app in March of last year with the aim of increasing the efficiency of the...
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