Case IH’s new ActiveDrive 8 version of its latest Maxxum Multicontroller tractor range has been awarded the Machine of the Year title for 2018. Judged by a panel of European agricultural magazine editors, the accolade has been given in recognition of the performance and cost-saving benefits the new transmission and other range developments bring to this […]
The Case IH product range is to be sold and serviced in a new territory in the Midlands, thanks to the appointment of D & E McHugh in picturesque Co Longford. Based just outside Longford town, D & E McHugh is a family-run business with over 48 years’ experience in agricultural machinery. Brothers Derek and […]
The European Parliament recently accepted a proposal with which stricter conditions will be imposed within the European Union on the use of antibiotics in animals. Since 2011, medicinal feed has been banned in the Netherlands, but that is far from the case in the rest of the countries in the EU. However, a change may […]
On New Years Eve of last year, the inaugural “Light Up The Night” Truck and Tractor Run took place to highlight suicide awareness. The event took place on the highways and byways of North Kilkenny illuminated with the flashing amber lights of many a tractor and truck. The level of participation from near and far was overwhelming, and […]
John Deere’s stand (G19) at LAMMA ’18 will feature the company’s latest 8000 Series self-propelled forage harvester, equipped with a new generation HarvestLab sensing system. Other new products on show for the first time at LAMMA will include the S700 Series automated combine and V400 Series variable-chamber round baler, alongside the award-winning 6250R and 8400R […]
John Deere has announced a number of improvements to its lower horsepower 5M and 5E Series tractors up to 115hp, which are suitable for arable, livestock and mixed farms as well as specialist growers. The company has also extended the 5E range with the introduction of the new 49hp 5050E, John Deere’s smallest agricultural tractor. […]
A front-end loader for the new McCormick X2 Series compact tractor line-up has been introduced by distributor AgriArgo UK with mechanical parallel linkage fitted as standard for ease of use and added safety. The McCormick MClassic 25 loader adds to the versatility and usefulness of the 43hp, 47hp and 54hp mechanical drive X2 Series tractors, […]
Farmers and contractors are missing tricks when choosing bale twine for large square baling operations. It’s time to cut the confusion and reap the benefits of new twines designed to deliver premium performance across a range of conditions, says the world’s top supplier. The new twines reflect the latest baling revolution since the arrival of […]
JCB Agriculture launched a bigger capacity, more productive telescopic wheeled loader at the Agritechnica machinery and technology show (Hannover, Germany, 12-18 November). Building upon the success of the 3.2 tonne lift capacity TM320 and TM320S, the new TM420 brings 32% more load lifting ability at 4100kg and 200mm of additional lift height at 5.4 metres […]
A farmer from Northern Ireland says his working day has been transformed by Michelin’s new AxioBib 2 tractor tyres – after becoming the first person in the country to fit a set. Richard Lyons – who farms hens for free-range eggs alongside 180 acres of wheat and barley with his father on their 250-acre farm […]
