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Research on Tirlán Grain Pool shows Lower Carbon Footprint than many International Regions

22 Feb , 2024  

The research, unveiled at the Tirlán Quality Grain Awards this week, is the first of its kind using a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology specifically developed for Irish grain on a wide range of commercially-grown Irish cereals. Accounting for straw incorporation, the study showed the net carbon footprint could be close to net zero. Tirlán, […]

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“Ideal machine for grounds care contractors”

22 Feb , 2024  

Nicky Grene set up Grene Sportsgrounds in Co Limerick after returning home from the USA thirty years ago to provide services to local GAA and Rugby clubs. Today, the company is one the leading sports grounds contractors in Ireland. They offer sustainable sports pitch development, maintenance and management for sporting clubs of all sizes including golf and […]

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Meath Farm Machinery expands

22 Feb , 2024  

Meath Farm Machinery Ltd has announced that an agreement has been reached with John Deere to expand its operations into County Louth and County Dublin.  An agreement has also been reached with Michael Hanlon for Meath Farm Machinery Ltd to operate from the existing premises of Hanlon Machinery Ltd at Marlbog Road, Haggardstown, Dundalk, County […]

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Veterinary Council welcomes 321 new vets and 126 veterinary nurses to register in 2023

15 Feb , 2024  

The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), the statutory body responsible for the regulation and management of the practise of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing in the state, welcomed 321 new vets and 126 new veterinary nurses to its register in 2023. The VCI believes this influx of additional talent will benefit animal health and welfare in Ireland. New […]

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Farmer get over a decade’s service from Michelin Telehander tyres

25 Jan , 2024  

Yorkshire-based T Grange & Son has recorded extraordinary longevity from the Michelin XMCL tyres working on its Claas Scorpion telehandler. The vehicle is still operating on the same original equipment 460/70 R24 fitments it arrived on in 2011, having now clocked up more than 7,000 hours in operation.  Part of Michelin’s popular Compact Line range, […]

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Agri Contractor praises Michelin telehandler tyres

13 Dec , 2023  

W Dale & Son has reported impressive longevity from the Michelin BibLoad Hard Surface tyres it specified as original equipment on a JCB Agri Super telehandler. The agricultural and recycling contractor has clocked up more than 5,300 hours on the durable 460/70 R24 fitments, which still have more than 10mm of the original 33mm tread […]

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Wilsons Auctions Extends Bord na Móna Contract for three years

30 Nov , 2023  

Wilsons Auctions, Ireland and the UK’s largest independent auction company, welcomes the news of being awarded a new contract for the second time consecutively, to provide its auctions services to Bord na Móna, climate solutions and renewable energy company, supporting Ireland’s progress towards a climate neutral future. Extending the partnership for a further three years, […]

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Teagasc unveil winners of Research and Innovation photo competition 2023

17 Nov , 2023  

An image titled “The perfect apple” was officially announced as the overall winner of Teagasc’s Vision of Research and Innovation photography competition at an event in Oak Park House, Carlow on Thursday, 9 November, 2023. The winning image was taken by Dr Alberto Ramos Luz, a Teagasc researcher at Oak Park, Carlow. It shows an […]

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New Holland Updates Fixed Chamber Round Baler Offering For 2024

17 Nov , 2023  

Beneath the refreshed styling of New Holland’s fixed chamber Roll Baler 125 standalone and wrapper combination balers for 2024 are a number of improvements and enhancements designed to ensure high productivity and ease-of-use. The balers, which produce bales 1.25m high and 1.22m wide from a 2.3m five-bar double cam pick-up, 470mm feed rotor, 20-knife CropCutter™ chopping […]

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Massey Ferguson introduces the MF 9S – the new straightforward and dependable fleet flagship

17 Nov , 2023  

Massey Ferguson has launched the new MF 9S Series, which includes six models with powers from 285hp to 425hp. All feature the innovative Protec-U design and bring more power, comfort, control and automation to the sector. Designed to deliver optimum versatility, the new large frame MF 9S are all equipped with the renowned Dyna-VT transmission […]