The growing role that agricultural contractors now play within the farming sector – with the now diverse machinery needs of the farming community generally – will be reflected in the emphasis that McHale Plant Sales will place on their portfolio of machinery and materials handling equipment at the forthcoming Grass and Muck machinery show taking […]
Massey Ferguson is providing sponsorship for one of the leading societies at Shropshire-based Harper Adams University which specialises in land-based studies. The farm machinery firm is supporting Harper Ireland, one of the University’s most popular societies with nearly 150 members. Harper Ireland provides a social focus for Irish students and offers practical help to enable […]
Massey Ferguson is extending and expanding the appeal of its ground-breaking MF 5700 Global Series tractors Series with its renowned Dyna-4 transmission now available for the four-cylinder MF 5710 and MF 5711 models. These 100hp and 110hp Dyna-4 models will also be offered with the option of cab suspension. The new additions, which made their […]
There has been on-going liaison over the past few days between the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Road Safety Authority about HGV transport operations associated with the delivery of animal fodder during the current fodder crisis. Recognising the extraordinary and unexpected circumstances linked to […]
“HyCare contributes positively to Public Health,” says Arjan Wermink, HyCare coach at MS Schippers. “It’s all about hygiene and acidifying drinking water with a good approach on the zoonosis Salmonella in pigs. ” Contamination with the Salmonella bacterium occurs on virtually every pig farm. However, practical tests show that weaned piglets are protected in a […]
John Deere’s new 3038E compact tractor is an economical and versatile machine suitable for a variety of customers, from small-scale livestock and equestrian operations to rural property owners and landscape contractors. The 3038E is equipped with a powerful, emissions-compliant Stage IV diesel engine developing 37.3hp, and is available with four-wheel drive as standard. Features include […]
An expanded range of tougher and bigger capacity Multi Shovel attachments for JCB Loadall telehandlers gives farmers and contractors a larger choice of sizes and configurations. The Multi Shovel is part of a comprehensive selection of JCB AGRI attachments certified for use and supplied ready to mount on JCB equipment. It combines a tough bucket […]
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Energy Show, Ireland’s leading business energy event returns to the RDS on Wednesday, 18 April and Thursday, 19 April 2018. The annual free event, features 150 exhibitors of sustainable energy technologies and services, and is a must for those who want to network, learn, build business opportunities and […]
Topcon Agriculture has introduced the new X23, a high-performance 8.4-inch touchscreen console, for entry-level needs. The console includes functionality upgrade options for expanding operational demands as needed by the farmer. The X23 runs Topcon Horizon software, designed to offer a simple, industry-leading, easy-to-use, icon-based and user-definable interface with a full range of guidance patterns. The […]
Glynns Milltown Ltd. introduced a frost proof yard hydrant to the Irish market a number of years ago and they didn’t let anyone down during the big snow recently. They are standard water fixtures for outdoor use in northern climates where freezing temperatures are common. Frost-proof hydrants operate with a control lever and hose connector […]
