Machinery
Tractor pics and prices: Results from huge Punchestown auction
A sizeable unreserved auction of tractors and farm machinery – organised by the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA)...
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Pics: More machinery wheels in for giant FTMTA auction
The Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association’s (FTMTA’s) monster machinery auction takes place tomorrow (September 30) at Punchestown Event Centre...
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400 fatal on-road accidents in the EU each year involving farm machinery
The number of on-road accidents involving agricultural machines in the EU is very low, when compared to accidents involving other...
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Should ABS be mandatory on all tractors over 40kph?
CEMA, the European agricultural machinery industry body, is calling on the EU to focus on “a fact and priority-based approach” when...
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Krone forager news: Check out these updates
As we look ahead to Agritechnica 2017 – Europe’s and possibly the world’s biggest showcase for farm machinery innovations –...
National Ploughing Championships
Transporter with a twist: Square bales anyone?
An interesting new square bale collector, developed by Wilson Engineering, was launched at last week’s National Ploughing Championships. Called the...
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Pics: Machinery moves into place for Saturday's massive 'no reserve' auction
The Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association’s (FTMTA’s) massive machinery auction looms large; the event takes place this Saturday (September...
National Ploughing Championships
Polish power: The 'Falcon' lands on Irish shores at the 'Ploughing'
Looking for something different in the search for a new muck spreader? Polish company Metal-Fach might have the answer. Showcased at...
National Ploughing Championships
Can this piece of kit get you home hassle-free - if you have a puncture?
There were plenty of big, jaw-dropping machines on display at last week’s National Ploughing Championships. However, they sometimes say that...
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World tractor news: Indian giant to take over growing Turkish brand
Indian manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has signed a deal with Turkish-based tractor maker Erkunt (which includes the ArmaTrac brand)...
National Ploughing Championships
Farm invention that cuts out 'hardship' and 'saves your back'
Ballyealan Engineering, an agri-engineering company in its infancy, launched the ‘Easy Arm’ at the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, Co. Offaly...
National Ploughing Championships
No slurry applicator brackets? No problem
Given the emphasis on both environmentally-friendly practices and overall farm efficiency in recent years, many farmers are keen to apply...
Machinery
Green giant notches up medals for its machinery smarts
John Deere has been awarded one gold and two silver medals for innovation by the DLG committee in advance of...
National Ploughing Championships
MF 'lines out' with new Irish 'brand ambassador'
Massey Ferguson claims that its 5700 SL tractor range combines “an ideal power-to-weight ratio with great manoeuvrability”. The manufacturer says...
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Apprentice agri mechanic numbers report slight increase in 2017
The number of people enrolled as apprentice agricultural mechanics in 2017 reported a slight increase on the previous year, the...
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Tractor and machinery auction: Pics and prices from big dispersal sale
Major “on-site” machinery dispersal sale (auction) events come up just a handful of times in any given year here in...
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Video: 'Elevating' the 2017 silage season to a whole new level
In the face of adverse weather conditions, a farmer, an agricultural contractor and a local haulier teamed up to finish...
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Pics and prices: Big JCB auction awash with tractors, shovels and handlers
JCB played host to a major auction this week, consisting of used and nearly-new equipment – including loading shovels, tractors...
