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Game of Krones – feature of Farmhand presence at FTMA farm Machinery Show

17 Jan , 2017  

Game of Krones – featuring as its focal point a metal ‘throne’ fabricated in Dublin entirely from Krone machinery parts and components – will be just one of the attractions the public may expect to enjoy when visiting the Farmhand stand at the forthcoming FTMTA Farm Machinery Show at Punchestown. Brainchild of their marketing manager, […]

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New John Deere 5G Series specialist tractors

10 Jan , 2017  

John Deere’s latest 5G Series specialist tractor line-up includes four model ranges featuring 3.4-litre Stage IIIB engines with rated power outputs of 75 to 105hp (97/68/EC). This newly updated series has been specifically designed to provide high levels of comfort, power, hydraulic performance and manoeuvrability to customers who operate in orchards and vineyards, or for […]

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Zetor, Komatsu & Merlo to share Punchestown stage

9 Jan , 2017  

Zetor, Merlo and Komatsu are to share the stage on the McHale Plant Sales stand at the forthcoming FTMTA Farm Machinery Show in Punchestown. According to John O’Brien, sales director with the Birdhill and Rathcoole based distributor, pride of place will go to the 160hp, six-cylinder Crystal model – currently flagship of the Zetor range. […]

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Farmhand unveils Amazone spreader offer

22 Dec , 2016  

In conjunction with machinery distributor, Farmhand, Amazone dealers are currently promoting a finance offer applicable on fertiliser spreaders which will remain operative until mid-February next. Noting that there are ‘thousands’ of old spreaders awaiting replacement, the Farmhand offer sees the ZAM 1201, for example, (complete with folding cover and lights) being offered for an initial […]

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New Holland Agriculture wins four AE50 Awards from ASABE for 2017

14 Dec , 2016  

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has named IntelliBale™ ISOBUS Class 3 Tractor & Baler automation for New Holland Roll-Belt™ Series, SmartTrax™ with Flex Technology, CX/CR Everest 20 levelling system, and the T7 Heavy Duty Enhanced Engine Brake winners of 2017 AE50 awards. AE50 awards honor the year’s most innovative designs in […]

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Lamma debut for new Michelin Agricultural tyre range

13 Dec , 2016  

The LAMMA Show 2017 will see Michelin showcase its new AxioBib 2 agricultural tyre range to farmers and contractors a month ahead of its planned international debut.   Initially available in two dimensions – Very High Flexion (VF) 650/65 R42 and VF 540/65 R30 – the new range has been designed to meet the rising […]

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Caragh Nurseries working with GLAS scheme to preserve spaces in rural Ireland

5 Dec , 2016  

Co. Kildare based, Caragh Nurseries is working closely with farmers and the Department of Agriculture to achieve the national objectives of ‘GLAS’, the new agri-environment scheme which is part of the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. The scheme, which stands for Green, Low-Carbon and Agri-Environment ties in with the green vision for Irish agriculture as contained […]

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John Deere adds new flagship tractors to 6R Series

2 Dec , 2016  

John Deere is launching two new top of the range six-cylinder tractor models rated at 230 and 250hp (97/68 EC), designed to meet the needs of contractors and arable farmers. The 6230R and 6250R will complete the line-up of John Deere 6R Series tractors from summer 2017. The 6230R and 6250R set new standards for […]

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Michelin ‘2 in 1’ farm tyre get SIMA Innovation Award

30 Nov , 2016  

Michelin has been awarded the prestigious SIMA Innovation Gold Medal for its soon-to-launch`2 in 1′ farm tyre, which features a ‘smart’ tread pattern that evolves to match the application. Set to be unveiled at SIMA in March 2017, the ‘2 in 1’ tyre has been designed to support farmers who increasingly opt for larger machinery […]

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Grassland Agro scoops top award at 2016 Ireland France Business Awards

29 Nov , 2016  

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny announced Grassland Agro, Venn Life Sciences and ECOCEM France as the winners of the 2016 Ireland France Business Awards at a special gala ceremony on November 24th in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Organised by the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce (FICC) and NetworkIrlande for over 25 years, the bi-lateral trade awards […]

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