25 years of Bargam sprayers in Ireland

Bargam and Farmec have been celebrating a successful silver anniversary after 25 years of partnership in Ireland. Garry Daly of Farmec said: “Bargam is very well regarded in Ireland for its range of sprayers which have been very popular with grassland and tillage farmers across the country. The support provided by the Bargam company has been great over the past 25 years and Farmec intend to continue this successful relationship for many more years to come.”

Garry added that Bargam offers a full range of tractor-mounted, trailed and self-propelled sprayers together with a range of sprayers specially designed for golf courses and amenity applications. The range of Bargam agricultural sprayers with a wide range of tank sizes and manual and hydraulic folding booms offers machines to suit both grassland and tillage farmers. The addition of precision farming technology offers solutions to large-scale arable farmers where extra precision is required for the application of particular pesticides.

New Bargam Grimpeur self-propelled sprayer

With new features for 2016, the Grimpeur self-propelled sprayer offers mechanical drive, conventional brakes for safe operation, low ground pressure, low maintenance, operator comfort and fuel savings of as much as 40% when compared to hydrostatic drive systems, according to Garry. The Grimpeur self-propelled sprayer has earned a good reputation with potato growers due to its ability to perform in very difficult working conditions often encountered with potato growing.

Articulated combine

The revolutionary Tribine combine harvester now due for release in the US is probably not going to be seen in Europe or a field in Kildare for a while. Greg Terjesen, Tribine’s vice president of sales and marketing, said there was a plan to make the articulated machine, which has been developed over 20 years, available overseas.

The harvester, which is based on a Gleaner S77, has a 27t grain bin capable of being unloaded in two minutes built into the rear of the machine, giving it twice the on-board capacity of most other combines. It also boasts the world’s largest threshing and cleaning system achieved with a large-diameter rotor with a 270-degree concave wrap that feeds a wide pneumatic cleaner.

Unusually, chaff is chopped and blown from the sides of the machine that has a 9.0-litre harvesting engine and a 6.7-litre engine to drive the full-time all-wheel-drive combine. It has the fuel capacity to operate 24 hours non-stop and four in-line wheels with all-wheel steer fitted with massive 1.2m-wide, 1.8m-tall tyres designed for flotation. It’s believed the machine weighs a total of 45t when full. Transport width is an oversized 4.4m, while overall length is 10.6m.

Major celebrates 40 years of business and Ploughing

To celebrate Major’s 40th birthday, the company is running a “Win A Trip to Italy” photo competition. The prize is a trip for two to Bologna in Italy to visit the EIMA Agricultural show in November.

The company started from humble beginnings in 1976 when John and Mark Murphy began manufacturing trailers and safety cages. Over the last 40 years, their small business developed into an international company, exporting products around the world and currently employing over 100 people.

Major is launching its 3.5m Cyclone Mower at this year’s Ploughing Championships. It is an expansion of the very successful single-deck Cyclone Mower range. The Major 3.5m Cyclone Mower features a 2.5m mowing deck with a 1m folding wing to offer a wider cutting width than was previously available.

“This mower bridges the gap between the topper and flail mower and is ideal for use in every day pasture topping,” explained John Murphy, managing director at Major Equipment. “It is also very robust and can be used for heavy shrub and brush clearance.”

John said: “It has been a fantastic 40 years. We have seen many changes and steered the company through many difficult times. But we are always striving to grow the business and we are very positive for the future.” Major recently added three new staff members to the team in Ballyhaunis.

For more information about Major’s photo competition, visit the Major Machinery Facebook page or www.major-equipment.com.

Krone Bucket Mania raises €2,200 for Embrace Charity

Tom Shaw Farm Machinery, Farmhand and Embrace teamed up at the 2016 Tullamore Show to raise money for this very worthy charity. Embrace provide counselling services to those affected by a death or serious injury on the farm. “We are a completely voluntary organisation, all of our people give up their time for free and refuse expenses. Every penny donated goes to helping those who have experienced a death or injury on the farm” said Brian Rohan, Embrace.

Building from the success of Bucket Mania at Grass & Muck, TSFM sold 1,000 buckets before lunchtime at the Tullamore show with all proceeds going to the charity.

“The reaction to the buckets was fantastic! People were buying them in quantities to give to their friends. We were really overwhelmed by people’s generosity for this good cause” said Scott Shaw.

“We are delighted to be associated with a charity that is doing such good work. The reality of this business is that the machines we sell are dangerous and farm deaths are on the rise. I hope this small gesture goes some way to helping those who have experienced a tragedy,” said Stephen Scrivener, marketing manager, Farmhand.

Finance deal from Lemken

Lemken is offering a finance package with a buy now, pay later incentive. The scheme is aimed at farmers who want to upgrade machines for autumn planting and cultivation. Lemken Ireland sales manager Diarmuid Claridge says it’s attractive for farmers who do not want to put pressure on their cashflow at the back end of the year. The finance is over three years at 0% with 1+2 annuals and the first payment in January 2017. This is based on 50% of the retail price of the machine. Lemken has other flexible finance options for their full range at a lower subsidised rate.