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‘Measures to tackle long-term volatility in dairy sector needed’
‘Measures to tackle long-term volatility in dairy sector needed’

A permanent crisis instrument must be implemented in the dairy sector to avoid future volatility. This was the message from Sinn...

Giant Fastrac adds to JCB’s accolades at SIMA 2017
Giant Fastrac adds to JCB’s accolades at SIMA 2017

Two of JCB’s newest products were named as ‘Machines of the Year’ for 2017 at last week’s massive SIMA machinery show...

SIMA 2017: Wider injectors and longer booms from Joskin
SIMA 2017: Wider injectors and longer booms from Joskin

Joskin had plenty to shout about at last week’s SIMA show in Paris. The company, which is probably best known...

SIMA 2017: This miniature, self-propelled sprayer weighs less than 1t
SIMA 2017: This miniature, self-propelled sprayer weighs less than 1t

The Shaktiman Protektor 600 was one of the more unusual machines at SIMA – at least from an Irish perspective. This...

Video: The best tractors and machines on show at SIMA 2017
Video: The best tractors and machines on show at SIMA 2017

The massive SIMA show took centre-stage last week in Paris Nord Villepinte. It ran from from Sunday, February 26 until Thursday,...

From east to west: More Korean tractors destined for Irish farms?
From east to west: More Korean tractors destined for Irish farms?

LS Mtron, a South Korean brand, has been showing its wares at various events around the globe, including last week’s...

Video: Ever ‘tyre’ of removing twin wheels? Check out this solution from Peecon
Video: Ever ‘tyre’ of removing twin wheels? Check out this solution from Peecon

The ‘Gull Wing Double Tyre’ system is an award-winning innovation from Dutch firm Peecon. The system enables a pair of...

Video: John Deere’s fully-electric tractor project update…
Video: John Deere’s fully-electric tractor project update…

At this week’s SIMA show in Paris, France, John Deere showcased a cut-away representation of its prototype fully-electric tractor, which...

2,900 exhibitors expected at Agritechnica later this year
2,900 exhibitors expected at Agritechnica later this year

Over 2,900 exhibitors are expected to attend the Agritechnica agricultural machinery and equipment show in Germany later this year. Agritechnica, which...

Video: Where did Volvo loading shovels come from?
Video: Where did Volvo loading shovels come from?

Volvo loading shovels are a popular choice with Irish agricultural contractors. Every summer, these machines (along with JCB, Komatsu, Caterpillar...

Video: Four hedgecutters that would stand out on any farm
Video: Four hedgecutters that would stand out on any farm

Hedgecutting is not always the most comfortable of tasks. Too often, the tractor’s cab pillars are in just the wrong...