Reseeding

Kildare contractor puts Alstrong grass reseeding machine through its paces

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Kildare contractor Michael O’Shea, to find out how he’s getting on with the Alstrong Auctus one pass reseeding unit, three years after taking delivery.

FARM MACHINERY 19 August 2026

Kildare contractor puts Alstrong grass reseeding machine through its paces

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