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Jim Breen

Jim Breen

Jim Breen is from a farming background. He studied Engineering in University College Dublin. He worked for agricultural media outlets and, most recently, was the mechanisation advisor for DAERA (Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) and engineering programme manager at CAFRE (College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise). He now lives in Offaly.

[email protected] @JimBreenAg
Video: Meet the man who is selling 38 Ford and Ford-derived ‘classics’

Video: Meet the man who is selling 38 Ford and Ford-derived ‘classics’

April 25, 2018
Machinery
As reported back on April 16, what has been described as “one of the most important collections of classic Ford and Ford-related tractors”…
Auction report: ‘Golden oldies’ go under the hammer for up to £40,000

Auction report: ‘Golden oldies’ go under the hammer for up to £40,000

April 25, 2018
Machinery
Saturday (April 21) saw the latest Cambridge Vintage Sale auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale grounds in Sutton, Cambridge (England). These sales…
‘Contractor Voucher Scheme’ could relieve farmer debt – FCI

‘Contractor Voucher Scheme’ could relieve farmer debt – FCI

April 24, 2018
Machinery
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) is calling on the Minister for Agriculture and Food to establish a ‘Contractor…
A big machinery show with some ‘Latin’ flair…in Brazil

A big machinery show with some ‘Latin’ flair…in Brazil

April 24, 2018
Machinery
Some Irish farmers, contractors and machinery enthusiasts travel to farm equipment exhibitions all over Europe; not many venture as far as Brazil. South…
John Deere’s ‘smart’ combine wins ‘Grand Prix’

John Deere’s ‘smart’ combine wins ‘Grand Prix’

April 24, 2018
Machinery
At the recent TechAgro show in Brno, John Deere was awarded gold and silver medals for its latest combine and planter technology. John…
MF-badged Welger baler to get big outing at ‘Grass & Muck’

MF-badged Welger baler to get big outing at ‘Grass & Muck’

April 24, 2018
Machinery
Massey Ferguson will bring a brace of new equipment to next month’s Grass & Muck event, to be held at Gurteen College near Birr…
An oil filler cap that keeps an eye on your engine…but how?

An oil filler cap that keeps an eye on your engine…but how?

April 23, 2018
Machinery
Perkins recently introduced what it describes as the world’s first low-cost, engine-level telematics device that works on both mechanical and electronic engines. It…
Auction report: Hammer drops on ‘classics’ – both mainstream and rare

Auction report: Hammer drops on ‘classics’ – both mainstream and rare

April 23, 2018
Machinery
Saturday (April 21) saw the latest Cambridge Vintage Sale auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale grounds in Sutton, Cambridge (England). These sales…
Auction report: Clatter of classic MFs pulls the punters

Auction report: Clatter of classic MFs pulls the punters

April 23, 2018
Machinery
Saturday (April 21) saw the latest Cambridge Vintage Sale auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale grounds in Sutton, Cambridge (England). These sales…
Auction report: Classic ‘Ford-family’ tractors fetch up to £50,000

Auction report: Classic ‘Ford-family’ tractors fetch up to £50,000

April 23, 2018
Machinery
Saturday (April 21) saw the latest Cambridge Vintage Sale auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale grounds in Sutton, Cambridge (England). These sales…
Machinery eyes ‘trained’ on FTMTA’s Co. Kildare HQ

Machinery eyes ‘trained’ on FTMTA’s Co. Kildare HQ

April 20, 2018
Machinery
Some major machinery manufacturers are evidently availing of the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association’s (FTMTA’s) facilities near Naas, Co. Kildare. The association’s…
Auction report: Old and modern ‘under the hammer’ at big Co. Tyrone sale

Auction report: Old and modern ‘under the hammer’ at big Co. Tyrone sale

April 20, 2018
Machinery
Today (April 20) saw a large-scale machinery sale take place at Euro Auctions, at its Dromore site in Co. Tyrone. As is regularly…
It holds 5,000L and stretches to 36m: Househam’s latest tops up for ‘Cereals’

It holds 5,000L and stretches to 36m: Househam’s latest tops up for ‘Cereals’

April 20, 2018
Machinery
UK manufacturer Househam will be at the ‘Cereals’ event this year – apparently with its “strongest ever” range of self-propelled sprayers. The company…
5 new additions to Claas family at ‘Grass & Muck 2018’

5 new additions to Claas family at ‘Grass & Muck 2018’

April 20, 2018
Machinery
Claas will have a total of five new additions from its ‘green harvest’, tractor and materials handling line-ups on display and working at…
Miniature loader gets ‘beefed up’; bigger pump lurks within

Miniature loader gets ‘beefed up’; bigger pump lurks within

April 19, 2018
Machinery
Compact loader manufacturer Giant-Tobroco (or Tobroco Giant) has revamped its smallest handling machines. Its latest skid-steer loaders get beefed-up hydraulics and more attachments.…
McCormick dealer gets trade accolade…but who?

McCormick dealer gets trade accolade…but who?

April 19, 2018
Machinery
The “skills and hard work” of a machinery sales manager (in a McCormick dealership) in Northern Ireland have been recognised with an agricultural…
Massey Ferguson backs Irish club at Harper Adams

Massey Ferguson backs Irish club at Harper Adams

April 18, 2018
Machinery
Massey Ferguson is lending its support to ‘Harper Ireland‘ – one of Harper Adams’ most popular societies with nearly 150 members. Harper Ireland…
Driving on ice: Have you the skill to be a top tractor driver?

Driving on ice: Have you the skill to be a top tractor driver?

April 18, 2018
Machinery
The finals of the so-called ‘Valtra Master Cup’ were held last month (March), involving winning drivers from national competitions held last year. The…
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