Paudy Buckley Tractors to host Valtra demo day
Paudy Buckley Tractors will be hosting a Valtra demo day at Artitigue, Ballinspittle, Co Cork (P72 YY60), on Tuesday, 6 August.
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Almost three decades of Bomford for Wicklow contractor
Hedge-cutting almost 30 years and now on his seventh new Bomford hedge cutter, Gary Abbott finds out why Bomfords Variable Forward Arm has been a game changer for Wicklow contractor Richard Woodroofe.
Major ‘blender style’ head cutting running costs by 50% for contractor
Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Roscommon contractor John Murray, who swapped out two flail heads for two Major rotary heads on his Bomford hedge cutters.
Getting the most out of your hedge cutter
Gary Abbott looks at some of the key maintenance areas to consider, in order to get the most out of your hedge cutter when the season arrives.
Kerry firm bringing a fresh edge to hedge cutting
Recently established Kerry-based RT Sales Ltd is just Ireland’s second manufacturer of hedge cutters, and the new kid on the block is quickly making big inroads. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
Thirty-three years of Lely Welger balers in the west
After 33 years of running Lely Welger round balers, the Grealis family upgraded to a Massey Ferguson RB 3130F Protec combination baler wrapper in 2021. Gary Abbott finds out how the move has been.
Wilson bale chaser - a Super Move for Cork contractor
Baling over 25,000 bales annually, Lloyd Forbes Agri Contracting has been running bale chasers since 2009, Gary Abbott finds out why Wilson Engineering has been the brand of choice.
Smart moves to battery electric power
The Mercedes-Benz, Smart car sub-brand is now electric powered and no longer the micro car of the past, as the Smart #1 and Smart #3 have grown into a bigger segment of the market.
SPONSOREDTiming is paramount when it comes to autumn reseeding
Timing is critical when it comes to autumn reseeding. That’s what makes advance planning so essential.
SPONSOREDChallenging first six months of year for dairy
Margaret Butler, dairy ingredients manager, Bord Bia, examines the outlook for Irish dairy exports.
SPONSOREDFarming for Water EIP in the Castleisland catchment
Kerry Agribusiness is the first milk processor to implement the Farming for Water European Innovation Partnership project. This ambitious project aims to support farmers to protect water quality.
SPONSOREDBridging skills gaps in agriculture: the role of micro-credentials
The agriculture and food sectors are rapidly transforming, driven by challenges and technological advancements.
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