The 2022 Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year says the technology packed into his John Deere R962i has simplified applications without compromising on the size of the tank. Steve May, arable foreman at Fromant and Sanders in Kislingbury, Northamptonshire, has a 6,200-litre tank and 36m boom on his trailed machine, pulled by a 6215R AutoPowr. The […]
National Broadband Ireland welcomed Minister Ossian Smyth to their stand at the National Ploughing Championships today as the company announced that its rollout of the National Broadband Plan has surpassed 80,000 premises passed, including over 7,000 farms. The NBI Chairman and Board welcomed Minister Smyth and Carlow farmer John Monahan, who illustrated the benefits experienced […]
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) stand at this year’s National Ploughing Championships is focusing on the important safety regulations around quad bikes (ATVs), which include the introduction of compulsory helmet wearing and training for operators. The Authority will have a demonstration area which will showcase the safe use of quad bikes and have advice […]
This historic tractor was restored over the last 10 years by Benny McCabe a local Monaghan man and is powered by tractor vaporising oil [TVO]. Manufacture of the Fordson tractor took place in the USA from 1917 and production in Cork from 1919. The McAree stand will be bigger and better than ever before and […]
The BovINE project’s Knowledge Hub containing more than 400 posts of validated research and ‘on farm’ good practices has logged 2,000 visits by individual users accessing 25,000+ page views in less than a year. Through national activities, BovINE launches its awareness initiative to ensure more beef farmers and their advisors take advantage of the freely […]
Teagasc have appointed Martin Bourke as a new Organic Cropping and Integrated Systems Specialist. He joins Elaine Leavy and Joe Kellegher as Teagasc national organic specialists who support organic farmers and advisers. Teagasc are also in the process of appointing 6 regional organic advisors over the next two years. The organic team in Teagasc will […]
CLAAS is further developing its VARIO cutterbar series with new technology and comfort features. The CEMOS AUTO HEADER innovation has been awarded a silver medal this year by the Agritechnica Innovations Commission. Automated cutterbar adjustment CEMOS AUTO HEADER When combine harvesting with VARIO cutterbars, the table length and vertical and horizontal reel position previously had […]
For the 2023 season, the QUADRANT EVOLUTION launched in 2021 will have a new drive train with a newly developed flywheel, and can also be factory-equipped with a new front-mounted chopper from Müthing. Another innovation is the hydraulic drive to the pickup and POWER FEEDING SYSTEM. 20 Years CLAAS QUADRANT FINE CUT The CLAAS QUADRANT […]
Massey Ferguson is strengthening its hay and forage harvesting range with a choice of conditioners for its new generation butterfly mowers, along with further features to boost productivity on its widest four-rotor rake. “Since its launch, Massey Ferguson’s hay and forage equipment has been well received by owners and dealers, earning a good reputation for […]
Massey Ferguson has announced it is introducing a range of new features and options to improve operation and productivity on its MF RB Series round balers. “These significant enhancements include new Exclusive specification packages that automate repetitive tasks, making the balers easier to operate and reduce the workload on operators, which increases productivity,” explains Jérôme […]
