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.

Hanlon Machinery loses John Deere agency

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Hanlon Machinery loses John Deere agency

Hanlon Machinery of Dundalk, Co. Louth, has given notice to its customers that after four decades of selling and servicing...
Vogelsang slurry booms offer simplicity and strength

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Vogelsang slurry booms offer simplicity and strength

At a recent demonstration of its XSplit slurry separator, Vogelsang had arranged for one of its spreading systems to be...
CNHi to boost use of remanufactured parts

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CNHi to boost use of remanufactured parts

Taking parts from end-of-life machines and bringing them back to their original condition through remanufacturing can save up to 80%...
Italian exotica adds flavour to latest Cheffins vintage sale

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Italian exotica adds flavour to latest Cheffins vintage sale

Those who would wish to boast of having a Ferrari or Lamborghini in their shed will have the opportunity to...
Last of the summer FTMTA shows at Punchestown?

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Last of the summer FTMTA shows at Punchestown?

The Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) has for the last two years held its annual show at Punchestown...
FTMTA show: Adapting machines to suit evolution of methods

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FTMTA show: Adapting machines to suit evolution of methods

Held a week earlier than last year and so avoiding too big a clash with the start of the harvest,...
Tractor manufacturers boosted by serious customer inquiries

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Tractor manufacturers boosted by serious customer inquiries

This year’s Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) show would appear to have been a great success according to...
Mechanical weeding and big drills battle it out at FTMTA show

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Mechanical weeding and big drills battle it out at FTMTA show

One of the main attractions of the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) show is that it offers a...
Kverneland Exacta CL spreader gains in accuracy

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Kverneland Exacta CL spreader gains in accuracy

Kverneland has updated its Exacta twin-disc narrow-frame models. Known as the CL W PRO, the latest machine slots into the...
FTMTA highlights latest kit at Punchestown show

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FTMTA highlights latest kit at Punchestown show

The second summer Punchestown show to be held by the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) is gearing up...
Machinery Focus: Vervaet Hydro Trike slurry injection in Co. Kerry

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Machinery Focus: Vervaet Hydro Trike slurry injection in Co. Kerry

A Vervaet Hydro Trike has brought a new dimension to the debate over low level slurry application which continues to...
Mobile apps accelerate adoption of digital tech in machinery

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Mobile apps accelerate adoption of digital tech in machinery

As tractors are equipped with an ever greater amount of digital tech the general consensus of opinion emerging is that...
Panda 4X4 saved from extinction by Italian custom shop

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Panda 4X4 saved from extinction by Italian custom shop

While the roads in Ireland might be rough, the gravel tracks of Italy’s mountainous regions can be rougher still, a...
Merlo telescopic and Komatsu loaders to feature at FTMTA show

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Merlo telescopic and Komatsu loaders to feature at FTMTA show

McHale Plant Sales will be exhibiting six machines at the forthcoming Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) Farm Machinery...
Rolls Royce backs the internal combustion engine

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Rolls Royce backs the internal combustion engine

While car manufacturers have been busy trying to shed any association with the internal combustion engine (ICE), the off-road vehicle...
Tama launches heavy-duty recycled baler twine

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Tama launches heavy-duty recycled baler twine

Tama has been producing baler twine for over 90 years and while making such a basic product might not, at...
Machinery Focus: Crossland Tankers’ new slurry tanker

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Machinery Focus: Crossland Tankers’ new slurry tanker

Crossland Tankers is a company which originally arose from the need to service farm equipment; it has now returned to...
Machinery: SlurryKat invests heavily in developing its future

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Machinery: SlurryKat invests heavily in developing its future

SlurryKat has unveiled a significant investment in its manufacturing base with the official opening of a Research and Development (R&D)facility...