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Contractor completes major Michelin investment

11 Mar , 2016  

Salisbury-based Simon Jackson Contractors Limited has invested in 14 pairs of Michelin MultiBib tyres and two sets of AgriBib fitments after taking advantage of Michelin’s 0 per cent Flexelagri finance offer – enabling the firm to spread the cost across 24 equal monthly payments. Operating a 12-strong fleet of John Deere tractors, which are used […]

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Fyffes showcases graduate management programme at Agri Careers Fair

11 Mar , 2016  

Attended by some 7,000 students in search of their dream job in the agricultural industry, the recent Agri Careers Fair held at the RDS, Dublin was seen by banana importer Fyffes as the ideal showcase for its popular graduate management programme. Described as a one-stop shop for those seeking to kick-start a career in the […]

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New parts catalogue from John Deere

7 Mar , 2016  

Everything from alternators and auger fingers to wheels and work lights can be found in John Deere’s first ever printed parts, service, equipment and supplies catalogue, mailed free by participating dealers. Just published for spring 2016, the 96-page catalogue features around 1000 items covering the full range of John Deere agricultural parts, attachments and accessories, […]

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Farmers, food producers, agri-food companies, urged to enter competition with €150k prize package

25 Feb , 2016  

Companies of all sizes, from all over the island of Ireland and from every sector have been invited to enter their innovative services or products in Innovation Awards 2016. Now in its seventh year, the Innovation Awards showcase and reward excellence in innovation, across a wide spectrum. From life-saving drugs and new medical techniques to […]

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Mid Ulster Model Show on 12 March

24 Feb , 2016  

The Mid Ulster Model Show takes place on Saturday 12 March 2016 in the Mid Ulster Sports Arena, Cookstown, Co Tyrone. Doors open at 10am until 6pm and the even is in aid of Jennifer’s Journey and Stewartstown Primary School. For more information contact Phillip Armstrong – [email protected] or +44 (0) 7521 264 362 Facebook.com/midulstermodelshow

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Huge range of launches & products at the Q8 Oils Spring Farm & Construction Machinery Show  

22 Feb , 2016  

This week saw the  Q8 Oils Spring Farm and Construction Machinery Show at the prestigious Eikon Arena which as well as having all you would expect to see at this comprehensive event feature a number of launches and products plus new companies who have not previously exhibited. Amongst these is the New New Holland T7 […]

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Quadix Trooper 800 Diesel UTV ticks all the boxes for farmers

22 Feb , 2016  

Farmers are currently demanding safer vehicles on their premises and that explains the huge sway in interest towards UTV vehicles at the moment. There are quite a few models to choose from when considering such a vehicle but one that seems to tick all the boxes is the Road Legal Quadix Trooper 800 model. Worth […]

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SlurryKat tightens its grip on the Slurry Tanker market with new Panterrarange

22 Feb , 2016  

Co Armagh slurry equipment manufacturer SlurryKat has further stamped its mark on the agri equipment sector with a complete new range of budget slurry tankers. The company is now seen as one of the main trend setters when it comes to slurry handling equipment. Traditionally recognised for supplying umbilical systems, the company first entered into […]

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Zetor Distributor McHale Plant Sales intensifies direct selling activities

18 Feb , 2016  

Zetor distributor, McHale Plant Sales, has announced that it is to intensify its involvement in selling directly to farmers. To facilitate this development, the company is providing a main retail sales service through its base at Birdhill, Co. Tipperary and at its new east coast location on the Greenogue Industrial Estate, Rathcoole. In operational terms, […]

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More show awards for John Deere R&D

18 Feb , 2016  

Following three gold and 10 silver medal awards at Agritechnica 2015, numerous John Deere innovations have also been recognised at this month’s FIMA fair in Zaragoza, Spain and the Fieragricola 2016 event in Verona, Italy. The technical committee of the FIMA fair has classified three John Deere systems as outstanding innovations and rated seven concepts […]