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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Case IH has been awarded a silver medal in the Innovation Awards scheme of SIMA, the French international farm machinery exhibition, in recognition of the potential its Autonomous Concept Vehicle (ACV), a driverless version of the Case IH Magnum CVX tractor, offers for the advancement of agriculture. This innovative technology was first shown at the […]
New Holland’s ingenuity and innovative approach received recognition from the international jury panel of agricultural experts, who awarded the coveted Silver Innovation Medal to the New Holland NHDrive concept autonomous tractor, which offers a glimpse into the future of farming that could feature fully autonomous machinery – a vision that could redefine the agriculture of […]
Mud soaked trails, impossibly steep inclines, freezing cold starts, John Deere Gators have proved themselves year after year as go-anywhere, dependable and reliable work vehicles. With more than 500,000 built, they’ve earned a reputation for durability and quality like no other. Unfortunately, their positive attributes have made Gators a popular target for professional and opportunistic thieves. Reacting […]
Starting from Killinkere Leisure Centre at 4pm on Saturday 10th December, all vehicles are welcome to this year’s Christmas Parade of Lights tractor Run. All proceeds go to the Children Ward in Cavan General Hospital. Registration €20 from 2pm to 3pm Don’t let this Deer (all other tractors too) be the only deer in Christmas […]
The Agricultural Markets Task Force (AMTF), which was set up in January 2016 in response to the growing crisis in the agriculture sector, has today presented its report to EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan. The Task Force was chaired by Cees Veerman, former Minister for Agriculture in the Netherlands, and comprised of twelve independent experts. […]
The Case IH Optum 300 CVX has been voted international ‘Tractor of the Year 2017’ award winner, chosen from a shortlist of seven models assessed by an independent jury of 25 specialist agricultural equipment journalists. The seven models from which the winner was chosen were: Fendt 516 Vario Case IH Optum 300 CVX Deutz-Fahr 6215 […]