Michael Collins
Machinery Editor
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Michael Collins is machinery editor at the Irish Farmers Journal. From a mixed farm in east Cork, Michael graduated from UCD with a BAgrSc in 2002. After completing his degree, he started his career in the machinery industry with John Deere Werke Mannheim Germany in the Marketing Department. After this he worked for Amazone and Krone in the UK as territory sales manager and then spent some time travelling around the world working on various farms. Laterally he has worked as sales manager, Ireland, for Ecolab in the dairy hygiene industry.
Strip-tillage is a relatively new method of establishing crops in Ireland. One contractor in Tipperary is gaining ground with this one-man system. Michael Collins reports.
By Michael Collins on 26 October 2017
John Deere launched a new high-specification 4-cylinder tractor at the recent national dairy show. We get in the field with a new player in the baler market in less than ideal conditions.
By Michael Collins on 26 October 2017
The annual Millstreet dairy show was used as the launchpad for the John Deere 5115R.
By Michael Collins on 26 October 2017
Atkins has announced this week it is opening a new dedicated Fendt depot in the midlands. Michael Collins reports.
By Michael Collins on 26 October 2017
Whether it's to cut a few branches around the farm or tidy up the garden, Michael Collins compares two semi-professional chainsaws suitable for this type of work.
By Michael Collins on 19 October 2017
This time of the year is popular for chainsaws to be pulled out of the shed or garage to trim fallen trees or limbs. Just make sure your saw is serviced and safe to use before you embark.
By Michael Collins on 19 October 2017
Chainsaws are extremely useful but they need trained and experienced hands to operate them.
By Michael Collins on 22 October 2017
Michael Collins gives a few tips on what personal protective equipment (PPE) is available on the market and what benefit it offers chainsaw operators.
By Michael Collins on 19 October 2017
This week, we take a look at how an organic farmer beds his 200 cows in a few minutes and how direct-drilling is working for one farmer in Co Kildare.
By Michael Collins on 19 October 2017
Trelleborg have reinvented the wheel with the launch of the PneuTrac.
By Michael Collins on 19 October 2017
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