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.

Basildon stays busy after 60 years of building tractors

N.Ireland

Basildon stays busy after 60 years of building tractors

Tractors powered by internal combustion have been around for for just over 120 years now, and for half of that...
AGCO bundles together its tech offerings in PTx

Machinery

AGCO bundles together its tech offerings in PTx

The introduction of digital technology and the rapid growth of its capabilities over the past few years has given the...
New Holland revels in Basildon 60s flashback

Machinery

New Holland revels in Basildon 60s flashback

It’s been 60 years since the tractor factory at Basildon in Essex opened and New Holland is keen to mark...
Landini celebrates 140 years of tractor production

Machinery

Landini celebrates 140 years of tractor production

Landini, part of the Argos Tractor Group, has two events to celebrate this year. The first being the 140th anniversary...
Claas streamlines digital machine management

Machinery

Claas streamlines digital machine management

Machinery companies such as Claas have been busy jumping aboard the digital revolution, believing that bringing IT to tractors and...
Machinery: Trade figures remain lower than previous years

N.Ireland

Machinery: Trade figures remain lower than previous years

A general air of despondency is hanging over much of the machinery trade, as the spring sales figures remain below...
Watch: Confidence and simulated field conditions at Claas HQ

N.Ireland

Watch: Confidence and simulated field conditions at Claas HQ

The three big names that dominate tractor sales in Ireland enjoy a position that, to many, might appear unassailable, but...
Kverneland offers 0% finance deals to boost sales

N.Ireland

Kverneland offers 0% finance deals to boost sales

The dramatic increase in the cost of machinery ownership over the last few years has left farmers with little enthusiasm...
Watch: Machinery – Kubota updates compact telehandler

Machinery

Watch: Machinery – Kubota updates compact telehandler

Kubota is a large corporation with the resources to back the development of its product ranges, both from an engineering...
Lemken and Krone ‘combine powers’ to expand utility of field robots

Machinery

Lemken and Krone ‘combine powers’ to expand utility of field robots

The joint venture between Lemken and Krone to produce an autonomous tractor will be stepping up a gear this season...
Caring for your DPF will boost performance and economy

N.Ireland

Caring for your DPF will boost performance and economy

The diesel particulate filters (DPF) fitted to all modern diesels are something of a Cinderella feature, in that everybody knows...
Is simplistic data collection the way forward for farmers?

Machinery

Is simplistic data collection the way forward for farmers?

Tractor manufacturers have long been regaling farmers with news of how they see data collection as driving greater efficiencies within...
Large Dutch Claas dealer quits selling farm machinery

N.Ireland

Large Dutch Claas dealer quits selling farm machinery

A major Dutch dealer has decided to stop selling farm machinery in the face of uncertainties within the agricultural sector...
Grimme’s revamped Toppa range operates across 8 rows

Agri-Business

Grimme’s revamped Toppa range operates across 8 rows

With the latest Toppa series, Grimme believes that it is bringing a new generation of haulm toppers into the market....
CNH scoops two design awards for Quadtrac and Steyr

Machinery

CNH scoops two design awards for Quadtrac and Steyr

Case New Holland (CNH) has enjoyed further recognition of the recent investment it has made in its products by being...
John Deere upgrades 5M series with power and tech

Machinery

John Deere upgrades 5M series with power and tech

John Deere is moving digital technology firmly into the everyday tractor driving experience with what were once bolt-on additions now...
Video: Nardi eyes Ploughing 2024 for Irish machinery launch

Machinery

Video: Nardi eyes Ploughing 2024 for Irish machinery launch

In Ireland we are favoured with a large number of companies offering tillage equipment covering all systems and situations. Yet,...
BRICS+ set to shake up global grain trading

Agri-Business

BRICS+ set to shake up global grain trading

Interest in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has focused substantially on the military and political situation, with some arguing that...
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