Farm machinery
For the latest news in farm machinery in Ireland, you need the Irish Farmers Journal. Browse below for reports, reviews, insights and videos spanning a diverse range of topics about new and vintage farm machinery, motors and more.
Compact Deeres to go Stage V
John Deere has announced the transition to Stage V engine standards on its smaller compact tractors over 25hp. A number of other updates has been made across 13 models of which range from 25hp-66hp.
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Scrub is no match for western built Cyclone
With marginal land as dry as ever, Peter Thomas Keaveney took the opportunity to try out the Major Cyclone rotary mower in difficult scrub overgrowth.
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While travelling down through the North Island in New Zealand, Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Daljeet Singh, a contractor who runs two Claas Cougars, the world’s largest self-propelled mowers.
Our machinery team recently put five UTV’s through their paces including the Kubota RTV X1110.
Our machinery team recently put five UTVs through their paces including the John Deere XUV 865M.
Our machinery team recently put five UTVs through their paces including the Kioti K9 2400.
Our machinery team recently put five UTVs through their paces including the Can-Am Traxter HD5.
Our machinery team recently put five UTVs through their paces including the Winway Farmboss 1200 HD.
With the continued growth of utility all-terrain vehicles (UTV) on Irish farms, Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney put five such machines through their paces seeing how each machine faired out as part of the latest group review.
Peter Thomas Keaveney got behind the controls of a French-built MicroBull, a recently introduced product into the Irish market.
Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Tom O’Keeffe, a Limerick man who set up his own slurry and dung spreading contracting business in the southern Canterbury region of New Zealand in the spring of 2018.
COVID-19: farmers still expected to update tractor motor tax
A number of flexibilities have been granted for CVRTs for tractors, but up to date motor tax is still expected.
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Mini goes electric for new future
Mini, owned by the German BMW company has revealed its first electric Mini model for the Irish market.
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One-of-a-kind Massey Ferguson 390T
Gary Abbott caught up with Ronnie Martin of Martins' Garage, Bailieboro, Co Cavan, to find out more about his one of a kind MF 390T and why it’s a potential keeper.
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Save money and hassle on electricity bills
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Chlorine-free protocols for cleaning milking equipment
Chlorine will not be used in milking equipment cleaning products by the end of this year.
Bord Bia market insight: COVID-19 still significantly affecting meat markets
The coronavirus pandemic has been causing turmoil in beef and sheep meat markets around the world.
Use DoxstarPro to kill docks before silage is cut
There is a clear economic benefit in killing docks in silage swards before the silage is cut. Docks severely damage silage yield and quality.