As of 1 November 2016, new owners of John Deere 7310R tractors are eligible to participate in a programme that rewards customers financially for fuel-efficient driving on the road. The Fuel Guarantee Programme is designed to offer a special incentive to customers for limiting or even reducing the fuel consumption of their tractor in transport […]
A recent joint study among dairy farmers conducted by Teagasc, National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG) and University of Limerick (UL) indicates that on-going mental distress leads to anxiety and depression. Mental distress also leads to increased expectation of accidental injury. The study also indicates that mental distress from farming can arise from on-going work […]
John Deere’s new generation StarFire 6000 satellite receiver has been designed to set new standards in operational accuracy and signal uptime, while also improving the connectivity of machines using the John Deere FarmSight range of precision farming solutions. The receiver will be making its UK show debut at CropTec on the East of England Showground, […]
Nottingham’s Sherwood Farming is reaping the benefits after specifying a combination of Michelin sprayer and tractor tyres on its high-horsepower Fendt 720 Vario tractor. The company, which farms 3,500 acres of land, required a narrow tyre for inter-row crop work, which would also enable the tractor to tow a fully-loaded 14-tonne trailer during harvest and […]
Irish manufacturer Blaney Motor is thrilled to launch a third wheeled loader concept on its stand at National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore. The exciting unveil took place in front of an audience of invited guests, including dealers and industry representatives on the Blaney Motor Company stand on Tuesday morning. Blaney’s wheeled loaders are specifically designed […]
The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland has announced that it will be holding free property clinics for the general public at the Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, Co. Offaly next week. The clinics will be held over the three days of the Championships and up to 20 Chartered Surveyors from around the country, like estate agents, […]
The Village Green in Crossakiel seven mile north of Kells in County Meath was a hive of activity last Sunday morning. Well over 150 tractors, vintage and not so vintage, motorbikes and vintage cars gathered for a ‘Run’ in aid of a local charity ‘Toms Walking Wish’. Tom Lynch aged 3 from Kilskyre has being […]
Amber, one of Munster’s largest fuel retailers, today announced the opening of its new un-manned outlet at Bandon Co-op Enniskeane, Co. Cork. The site is part of a €3million investment project by Amber and its partner sites across the West Cork region. Amber’s significant growth plans have supported in the development of 60 full and […]
The new Case IH Luxxum is nothing short of a miracle of versatility. This tractor has been designed for mixed and arable farming operations and it introduces a wide range of innovative details. “The innovations, for example, in the transmission and the front axle suspension, and compliance with the Level IV emissions standard, are just […]
The 10th Annual Knockbridge Vintage Day and Working Rally will take place on Sunday, 11 September in Knockbridge just outside Dundalk, Co. Louth. Gates will open to the public at 1pm. There’ll be lots to keep everyone entertained, be they young or old, and a very enjoyable family day out is guaranteed. The list of […]
