Under the motto “Get more done together”, CLAAS has unveiled two new compact tractors with power outputs of 92 and 103hp, making them ideal for mixed and specialty crop farms as well as small-scale full- and part-time farms. The new AXOS 230 and 240 offer a host of different technical features relating to performance, power […]
In the dynamic world of strawberry growing, farmers face numerous challenges when it comes to meeting the stringent requirements of chemical spraying programs. Given the unique nature of strawberry plants, achieving 100% chemical coverage remains a constant struggle. Traditional spray booms have proved impractical due to the height and shape of the plants. For Karl […]
Ellen Vaughan is the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year for 2022. Ellen hails from a dairy farm in County Meath and works part-time on the farm along with being a fulltime teacher. Ellen completed the Level 6 Distance Green Cert at Teagasc, Navan, County Meath. Laura Lynch won the Drytsock category. Laura comes from Athy, […]
Massey Ferguson is backing the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) as principal sponsor of their AGM and Conference which took place in April. Up to 350 delegates attended across the weekend’s packed business and social programme held at the La Mon Hotel and Country Club in Belfast. Local Massey Ferguson agricultural equipment dealer, Martin […]
With its model year 2024 tractors, John Deere will take farming to the next level, integrating the new G5 CommandCenterTM displays into all 6, 7, 8 and 9 Series machines, while further enhancing driving comfort. The new G5Plus CommandCenterTM includes documentation, data sync, JDLinkTM connectivity, variable rate application, section control and AutoTracTM guidance as standard on all 6-cylinder 6R, 7, […]
County Antrim firm Brett Martin is experiencing a big increase in demand from the agriculture sector as farmers invest in its specialist new product to help improve conditions for their animals. The company, which manufacturers polycarbonate roofing for a wide range of commercial uses, has already supplied its new Marlon CST Heatguard material to a […]
The use of an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle – quad) is becoming more popular on farms throughout Ireland. Raising awareness in the safe use of ATV’s is vital for the safety of all operators. New legislation will come into effect in Ireland on 20 November 2023 which will require all operators of an ATV to […]
A I Walgate & Son has recorded significant improvements in the health of its soil having equipped its Fendt 724 tractor and two frontline implements with PTG Central Tyre Inflation Systems (CTIS) and Michelin Ultraflex Technology tyres. The business farms approximately 700 hectares of land in the Lincolnshire Wolds, of which 500 hectares are in […]
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the County and City Management Association (CCMA) are calling on land-owners to cut their hedgerows before the March 1 deadline, to ensure they are not causing a potentially serious road safety hazard. Overgrown hedgerows and roadside verges can result in road fatalities and serious injury collisions. Properly maintained hedges […]
H Fulton Tractors have become the exclusive importer of Schaffer loaders and telehandlers for the whole of the UK Including England, Scotland and Wales from 1 January 2023, in addition to their domestic market of Northern Ireland and Ireland. The team at H Fulton Tractors have been successfully selling Schaffer handlers across the whole of […]
