LATEST ARTICLES
Machinery
New software streamlines control of Lemken hoes
Gary Abbott
Using its latest iQblue Weeder software, Lemken has now integrated its camera control function for its mechanical hoes into the Isobus terminal, removing the need for a second standalone terminal.
13 March 2024 Farm machinery
Watch: Kuhn demos latest wares in Kildare
Last autumn, Kuhn Center Ireland held a working tillage event in Athy, Co Kildare, showcasing a sample of the cultivation and seeding kit offered by the brand. Gary Abbott looks at the highlights.
13 March 2024 News
First two Amazone Pantera 4504 sprayers sell in Ireland
Leinster Hydraulics and Farm Machinery recently delivered Ireland's first two Amazone Pantera 4504 self-propelled sprayers to customers in Co Dublin and Co Kildare.
Claas revises front loaders for tractors up to 180hp
Claas has replaced the FL C front loader series for Elios, Axos and Arion tractors, with six new models offering improved design and performance features and lift capacities from 940kg to 2,490kg.
13 March 2024 News
‘Contractors’ returns to TG4
The eight part ‘Contractors’ documentary returns to TG4 on 21 March at 9.30pm for a second season as it follows eight Irish agricultural contracting families over the course of a 12-month season.
13 March 2024 News
Vaderstad Spirit fits the bill for Wexford farmers
In 2020, Curracloe Farms made the decision to upgrade to a 6m Vaderstad Spirit seed and fertiliser disc drill, Gary Abbott caught up with Simon Donohoe to find out how the drill has performed.
13 March 2024 Farm machinery
Pöttinger adds section control option to Flexcare mechanical hoes
Pöttinger has added the option of section control to its Flexcare mechanical hoe range, with up to 16 rows.
7 March 2024 News
Massey adds more options for round baler ranges
Massey Ferguson has introduced a high-speed tail gate to its RB balers and a film-binding option to its variable chamber Protec balers while hydraulic or manual folding pickup wheels are also new.
6 March 2024 News
Landini appoints new dealer for Laois
Argo Tractors Ireland, the Irish distributor of Landini and McCormick tractors, has appointed Co Laois-based dealership, W&E Shirley Ltd, as main agents for the Landini tractor brand.
6 March 2024 News
John Deere introduces new S7 combines with X9 DNA
John Deere has launched its new S7 combine range. Comprising four models, the new series spans from a rated 333hp to a max 543hp and adopts many of its new features from the X9 flagship range.
6 March 2024 News
Top trailer service tips for safe towing
Gary Abbott caught up with Barry White of White’s Trailers, who offered service tips and advice when it comes to servicing and maintaining a livestock trailer.
6 March 2024 Farm machinery
Young Stock Podcast: from financial audits to farm auctions
This week, Gary Abbott talks to auction manager with Hennessy Auctioneers Ciaran Hennessy about his experience having worked with KPMG, Ornua and ABP before returning home to the family business.
4 March 2024 Podcast