John Deere has announced a number of improvements to its lower horsepower 5M and 5E Series tractors up to 115hp, which are suitable for arable, livestock and mixed farms as well as specialist growers. The company has also extended the 5E range with the introduction of the new 49hp 5050E, John Deere’s smallest agricultural tractor. […]
There’s a lot of uncertainty in agricultural circles following the Brexit vote but Donegal based pig farmer Jimmy Mooney will continue to fight the good fight. Launching IFA’s policy Brexit: The Imperatives for Irish Farmers & the Agri-Food Sector in Dublin in early March, IFA President Joe Healy said the implications for Irish agriculture are […]
A front-end loader for the new McCormick X2 Series compact tractor line-up has been introduced by distributor AgriArgo UK with mechanical parallel linkage fitted as standard for ease of use and added safety. The McCormick MClassic 25 loader adds to the versatility and usefulness of the 43hp, 47hp and 54hp mechanical drive X2 Series tractors, […]
Farmers and contractors are missing tricks when choosing bale twine for large square baling operations. It’s time to cut the confusion and reap the benefits of new twines designed to deliver premium performance across a range of conditions, says the world’s top supplier. The new twines reflect the latest baling revolution since the arrival of […]
JCB Agriculture launched a bigger capacity, more productive telescopic wheeled loader at the Agritechnica machinery and technology show (Hannover, Germany, 12-18 November). Building upon the success of the 3.2 tonne lift capacity TM320 and TM320S, the new TM420 brings 32% more load lifting ability at 4100kg and 200mm of additional lift height at 5.4 metres […]
A farmer from Northern Ireland says his working day has been transformed by Michelin’s new AxioBib 2 tractor tyres – after becoming the first person in the country to fit a set. Richard Lyons – who farms hens for free-range eggs alongside 180 acres of wheat and barley with his father on their 250-acre farm […]
Based in Donabate, Co Dublin, Irritec are specialists in irrigation technology. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with company Managing Director Paul Kunkels to find out more about the family business. These are fairly busy times at Irritec and Managing Director Paul Kunkels wouldn’t have it any other way. With its origins dating back to […]
The first annual memorial run in memory of Cormac Murphy will be held in Virginia Transport, Maghera Co. Cavan on Sunday 10 December 2017. Tractors, trucks, vintage cars, bike are all welcome. Registration is from 11am to 1pm and the run starts at 2pm at Virginia Transport Admission is €20 and for any further details text […]
Health and safety along with hygiene are certainly to the forefront of all industries now and that includes the agriculture sector. Irish land has suffered a great deal of flooding in recent years, while yards, sheds and milking parlous have to be kept in exceptional condition and to do this almost every farmer in Ireland […]
A delegation from Komatsu Forest recently visited the Rathcoole-based headquarters of McHale Plant Sales on Greenogue Industrial Estate in the wake of its appointment to distribute their range of timber harvesting and forwarding machinery in Ireland, north and south. Led by its president and chief executive officer, Mitsuru Ueno, the delegation viewed the company’s facilities and met with staff […]
