Feltwell Growers has ordered four new Larrington Trailers specified with Michelin TrailXBib VF 560/60 R22.5 tyres and an AgriBrink central tyre inflation system (CTIS) after trials showed the superb soil protection qualities of the set-up. Part of the G’s Group – one of the largest family-owned fresh produce suppliers in the UK – the farm […]
Continental is working with several other leading agri businesses to raise awareness of soil compaction caused by heavy machinery and to highlight the simple measures that can reduce the problem. “The ‘stamp out soil compaction’ campaign has been launched to demonstrate how the right choice of tyres and maintaining tyre pressures can help to minimise […]
Welgro Produce located in Rush Co Dublin has been selected as the winner of the third Irish Newbie new entrant competition. Welgro established by Shane Halpin, Sean Weldon and Gary Weldon is one of only two commercial cucumber growers in Ireland. The local trio identified an opportunity to develop a business utilising glasshouses that had […]
New Holland continues its development in the field of mechanical weed control, with the introduction of a new cultivator model, the SRC SmartSteerTM with camera self-steering system. This new introduction complements the existing range of 4 to 18-row mechanically guided models, meeting the needs of large farms and contractors who value work output and comfort […]
Since their launch in 2011, John Deere’s 6R Series tractors have set standards in both field and transport performance as well as precision ag technology. With 14 new generation models from 110 to 250hp announced this month, these tractors have become even smarter to help operators achieve even more. In addition, four brand new models […]
The forage harvesters of the JAGUAR 900 model series now benefit from a raft of new features associated with the feeder unit, the corncracker, and the silage additive dosing system. Further new developments are also available for the ORBIS and PICK UP front attachments. The most significant new development for the JAGUAR 900 model series is the […]
The new T5 tractors cover the utility multi-purpose tractor segment from 80 hp to 120 hp. They feature a new and improved 4-cylinder engine with an increased displacement of 3.6 litres that delivers higher power and torque. In addition, the maximum torque is attained at lower rpm (1300 rpm), improving the engine’s transient response. Stage […]
Michelin has introduced the largest size of its multi-purpose, all-season CrossGrip tyre. The new 540/80 R38 fitment takes the range up to 13 dimensions in total, available on both the original equipment and replacement markets. Commenting, Gordon Brookes, Michelin’s Customer Engineering Support Manager, says: “Since we first launched the CrossGrip in 2018 it has proved […]
Over 300 Lots of surplus engineering equipment, machinery, tractors and much more are to be sold at auction. Wilsons Auctions, Ireland and UK’s largest independent auction company, is continuing with its Bord Na Móna contract with another two virtual online auctions coming up in October and November. All auctions will be managed by the Dublin […]
Co Meath has some of the most productive agricultural land the island of Ireland has to offer. Nestled on a hill, overlooking the surrounding picturesque countryside and with views of the Irish Sea is home to the 6th generation Dorey family farm. It is here that John Dorey farms a mix of winter and spring […]
