Justin Roberts

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Technical Machinery Specialist

Justin studied at Welsh Agricultural College, Aberystwyth having first worked in both the feed and seed sectors of the industry. He has two decades of experience in writing about farm machinery, both vintage and contemporary across several publications. As an author he has written two books, including the history of the Nordic tractor and now resides in Co. Tipperary.

Roadway repair made simple by Murray Machinery

Machinery

Roadway repair made simple by Murray Machinery

The farm roadway can very quickly deteriorate to a rough pot holed track that shakes tractors and implements, as well...
Watson Silage Compactor increases pit capacity by 30%

Machinery

Watson Silage Compactor increases pit capacity by 30%

The key to good silage is getting the air out of the pit or bale, reducing the potential for aerobic...
Machinery: New mixer and half-pipe dump trailer from Redrock

National Ploughing Championships

Machinery: New mixer and half-pipe dump trailer from Redrock

One of the major exhibitors at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, is Redrock Machinery Ltd of Co. Armagh, who not...
Fuel savings and longevity from aluminium trailer range

Machinery

Fuel savings and longevity from aluminium trailer range

The basic road trailer has changed little over the decades, although angle iron has given way to box section and...
RT hedge cutter and mounting wins Machine of the Year

Machinery

RT hedge cutter and mounting wins Machine of the Year

This year, the National Ploughing Championships (NPC) ‘Machine of the Year’ award has been won by RT Sales Ltd of...
Case to complete renewal of Axial-flow combine models

Machinery

Case to complete renewal of Axial-flow combine models

Case IH has become the name synonymous with axial-flow combines, although it was its then competitors, New Holland, who introduced...
Strong focus on materials handling at Ploughing 2024

Agri-Business

Strong focus on materials handling at Ploughing 2024

As ever, machinery is at the forefront of the National Ploughing Championships, with a broad display of equipment on show...
Machinery Focus: Growing organically through sales and service

Machinery

Machinery Focus: Growing organically through sales and service

Setting off with a new business of your own and growing organically is a brave step, and it is not...
Merlo Ireland to get serious about telescopic handlers

Machinery

Merlo Ireland to get serious about telescopic handlers

The telehandler business in Ireland is already significant and is set to grow further according to Shaun Groom, general manager...
Five new Scorpions from Claas promise precision

Machinery

Five new Scorpions from Claas promise precision

Claas has launched five new Scorpion telehandlers in the 3-4t lift capacity class, which brings the total number of machines...
Massey 135 still rust free after 45 years of service

Machinery

Massey 135 still rust free after 45 years of service

At first glance, there would appear to be little that is remarkable about the Massey Ferguson 135 brought along to...
Machinery: Pottinger to deal directly with Dutch market

Machinery

Machinery: Pottinger to deal directly with Dutch market

In a move that mirrors that of the company’s decision to deal directly with the Irish market in 2017, Pottinger...
New Amazone spreader is easier on the pocket

Machinery

New Amazone spreader is easier on the pocket

All machinery manufacturers are feeling the pinch and are looking to offer budget versions of their more sophisticated models, and...
On-land plough and power harrows from Pottinger

Machinery

On-land plough and power harrows from Pottinger

The plough is set to be with us for a long while yet, and manufacturers are by no means giving...
Fleming Agri adds trailing shoe booms to product range

Machinery

Fleming Agri adds trailing shoe booms to product range

Fleming Agri has been manufacturing tankers since 2010 and in the past has used outside suppliers for the booms, but...
Machinery: Irish Rovers return after epic UK tractor run

Agri-Business

Machinery: Irish Rovers return after epic UK tractor run

Setting off from the very northern tip of Scotland in the first week of May, on a cabless tractor, heading...
Plano fills Pottinger’s shallow cultivation gap

Machinery News

Plano fills Pottinger’s shallow cultivation gap

There has been much attention paid to ultra shallow cultivation over the last few years, and at a recent launch...
Opinion: Does offboard digital tech have a future in Ireland?

Opinion

Opinion: Does offboard digital tech have a future in Ireland?

Tractor manufacturers tend to have an eagerness for digital transformation that often exceeds the enthusiasm to be found at ground...
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