Agri-Business
IAM and Hardi celebrate 40-year partnership in Ireland
This year, IAM Agricultural Machinery and Hardi are celebrating a 40-year partnership in Ireland, for it was in 1984 that...
Sprayers
Tillage
Many farm sprayers will require SUD test in 2024
Teagasc machinery specialist, Dermot Forristal, has confirmed that all farm sprayers must be officially tested under the Sustainable Use of...
Tillage
The importance of winter maintenance of sprayers
With the days fast-shortening, now is the time for tillage farmers to get on with the winter maintenance of sprayers....
Tillage News
TAMS opens for tillage investment applications
The Tillage Capital Investment Scheme under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) has today (Tuesday, May 23) opened for...
Machinery News
Michelin's self-propelled sprayer tyres work down to 10psi
Self-propelled sprayers are still an important segment of the machinery market and they will require tyres specifically designed for their...
Tillage Technical
All farm sprayers must be tested and certified
One of the key elements of the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) is that all farm sprayers must be tested and...
Machinery News
Amazone gives details of medal-winning Directinject system
Despite Agritechnica not going ahead, the business of the DLG (German Agricultural Society) continues apace and it recently awarded a...
Tillage Technical
Getting sprayers winter ready: How to prevent frost damage
The most recent Teagasc ‘Tillage Edge’ podcast focused on how best to prevent frost damage in sprayers over the coming...
Machinery
Which is the best anti-freeze to use in a sprayer?
According to Teagasc machinery specialist, Dermot Forristal, a standard ethylene glycol-based coolant is the best anti-freeze to use in a...
Machinery Focus
Is John Deere in gear for a spraying revolution?
Although there has been no official announcement from John Deere, a couple of straws blowing in the wind suggest the...
Machinery News
Michelin extends range of 'improved flexion' row crop tyres
Michelin has expanded the number of fitments available in its Agribib row crop range available with flexion technology. This brings...
Machinery
Lemken to halt production of conventional sprayers
Lemken has announced its decision to permanently discontinue its production of conventional field sprayers at the end of 2020. In...
Tillage
Testing of all types of 'sprayers' due in coming months
The spectrum of pesticide application equipment to be tested is widening. James Caplis of the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
Tillage
Approximately 1,000 sprayers tested in 2018 so far
7,800 sprayer certification labels have been issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to approved equipment inspectors...
Tillage
Sprayers and drills front and centre in Borris - on 'Black Tuesday'
Kelly’s of Borris will hold a “jam-packed” Tillage Information Day this Tuesday, November 28. Sprayers, drills and rollers will be...
Machinery
Lower demand expected for farm machinery in Europe next year
In line with expectations, 2016 demand for farm machinery in Europe is set to end up with a drop, while...
Machinery
Large proportion of sprayers yet to be tested ahead of deadline
To date, approximately 3,500 pesticide sprayers have been issued with certification labels by the Department of Agriculture to registered Equipment...
Machinery
Deadline looming for sprayer tests to be completed
By November 26 boom sprayers greater than 3m and all blast and orchard sprayers must be tested by a registered inspector...