Massey Ferguson has announced the introduction of a new transmission – Dyna-CT – on three models of its MF TH telehandler line-up, offering extra operating flexibility and increased working efficiency to users. “Thanks to the Dyna-CT transmission, farmers will be able to gain extra automation, enhancing productivity; they will improve their comfort while reducing operating […]
Georgina and Tom O’Dwyer operate a large silage contracting and plant hire business in Mid Tipperary. In addition, they milk a high-yielding herd of 100 Holstein x British Friesian cows -the average yield is a very respectable 8,000 litres pa. Milk is supplied to Drombane Coop which supplies Tipperary Coop now part of Arrabawn Coop. […]
JCB has completed a restructure of its distribution of agricultural products in Ireland with the appointment of a fifth new dealer. McHale Farm Machinery has been named as the latest JCB Agriculture dealer and will offer sales and service for JCB’s full range of agricultural products, including Loadall telescoping handlers, Fastrac tractors and wheeled loading […]
Michelin is encouraging farmers and contractors to access its free-to-use AgroPressure app to help improve the efficiency of their machinery and protect the soil their crops grow in. The app – available on PC and mobile – allows users to easily optimise tyre pressures based on load, speed, and application, ultimately improving productivity and reducing […]
Bank of Ireland has welcomed the recent Department of Agriculture announcement that the latest tranche of the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) is now open for applications, including a new 60% grant aid for nutrient storage investments. This latest TAMS update further highlights the importance of sustainability-linked measures being taken on farms nationwide. Bank […]
The Social, Economic, and Environmental Forestry Association of Ireland (SEEFA) welcomes Michael Healy-Rae’s appointment as Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) with special responsibility for forestry. His longstanding engagement with forestry issues, including recent advocacy on licensing backlogs, shows his readiness to tackle the sector’s serious challenges. Over […]
The value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 5% last year to a record €17 billion, according to Bord Bia’s Export Performance and Prospects Report for 2024/25. This performance marks a milestone year for Irish food and drink exporters, despite enduring global trade challenges caused by geo-political instability, fluctuating inflation and on-going […]
Hyde Parker Farms is reporting optimal performance from its recently acquired New Holland T7.340 HD tractor having specified the new addition on Michein AxioBib 2 tyres. The Suffolk-based arable farm is running the high-technology VF 620/75 R30 and VF 900/60 R42 fitments as low as 10 psi for secondary cultivations, as part of an ongoing […]
A fleet of new John Deere tractors are ready to ensure Devon’s highways remain safe and passable year-round. The highways maintenance team responsible for Devon County Council’s road network has invested in the green and yellow horsepower which will be used to carry out planned and reactive repairs as well as emergency response services and […]
The North East Forestry Group (NEFG), a forest owners network based in the North East, has launched a new school tour programme for secondary students to connect students with real-life forest environments, offering practical lessons that directly support their classroom learning with bespoke tours. Teachers can book their classes into a local forest tour […]
