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Kuhn updates VB belt baler range
Gary Abbott
Kuhn has replaced its previous VB3100 series of variable chamber belt balers with the new and updated VB3200 series, comprising four models.
26 July 2023 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: disappointing weekend in Kilkenny
We will have reduced nitrogen application by another 20% this year and maybe 40% on historic levels, with very little effect on grass grown.
5 July 2023 Contracting
Forty years on: how round bale silage began in Ireland
The 40th anniversary of round baling was celebrated in Co Longford, with a vintage baling demo day. Shane Dobson reports from the event
Fusion 4 and non-conditioner Pro Glide mowers from McHale
McHale will present its full range of grassland equipment including its latest Fusion 4 range and Pro Glide non-conditioner mowers at next week’s event.
28 June 2023 News
Farmhand to display new fifth-generation Krone Big Pack
Farmhand will display a wide range of products at this year’s FTMTA Show including Krone’s latest Gen 5 Big Pack square baler which is set to make its Irish show debut.
28 June 2023 Farm machinery
Krone adds zero-waste knotters to large Big Pack balers
Krone has added several new standard features to its Big Pack 1290 HDP II large square baler, including the PowerClean knotter fan and eight V-knotters that produce zero waste.
11 May 2023 News
Pöttinger Combi Impresses in Antrim
Gary Abbott caught up with James Moore to find out why Pöttinger’s Impress combination baler was his machine of choice.
19 April 2023 Farm machinery
Is your baler in check and up to spec?
In order to minimise downtime this silage season, Gary Abbott looks at some of the key points and areas to consider from a maintenance perspective when it comes to combination balers.
19 April 2023 Contracting
Saving time with Tanco’s S200V mounted wrapper
Gary Abbott spoke with Shane Byrne, a Waterford-based contractor, who has upgraded to Tanco’s S200V mounted bale wrapper in 2020 to speed up his static wrapping and stacking process.
19 April 2023 Contracting