Two completely new tractors in the Massey Ferguson MF 6700 Series, which offer maximum powers of 120hp in the MF 6712 and 130hp in the MF 6713, are the largest, most powerful models in its Global Series of sturdy and straight-forward, all-purpose tractors. “The MF 6700 Series is the culmination of Massey Ferguson’s significant investment […]
John Deere’s new top-of-the-range 845hp 8800i self-propelled forage harvester with HarvestLab constituent sensing, triple mower-conditioner (TMC) and 6M & 6R Series Stage IV tractors will be demonstrated at FTMTA Grass & Muck 2016 in May, alongside the established F440R fixed chamber round baler and C440R wrapping baler. The 8000 Series self-propelled forage harvesters – recently […]
Mizen Rovers GAA Club have been the named as FBD’s Community Champions for Change following a nationwide search as part of the FBD Champions for Change programme – a major national farm safety and awareness initiative. The group which is focused on highlighting safety in their community is calling for the establishment of a dedicated […]
Against the backdrop of a substantial increase in the number of thefts of agricultural vehicles and diesel fuel over the last few months, Case IH has again drawn upon the very latest technical options aimed at protecting agricultural machinery to create the new Case IH AFS Connect System. AFS Connect is an innovative telematics solution […]
John Deere has announced two new high-end options for its M700 and M900 Series trailed sprayers, which include six models with tank capacities from 2400 to 6200 litres and spray booms from 18 to 40m. Previously only available on the high-specification M700i and M900i Series models, the BoomTrac and LED field lighting options are designed […]
Zetor tractors – first produced in 1946 – have celebrated their 70th anniversary. On 15th March last, flags flew high at the company’s Brno plant in the Czech Republic to mark 70 years precisely since the first three Zetor were produced there and delivered to customers. In August of the same year, the Zetor trademark […]
Glanbia Co-operative Society (‘the Society’), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, Rabobank and Finance Ireland announce the planned creation of a new €100 million ‘Glanbia MilkFlex Fund’ (‘the Fund’). The Fund will offer flexible, competitively priced loans to Glanbia milk suppliers with loan repayments which can vary according to movements in milk price. The first fund […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
