Gary Abbott

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Krone introduces 10-row maize header with stubble mulcher

Krone has expanded its XCollect series of maize headers, with the introduction of the new two-piece XCollect 750-2 10-row header that comes equipped with the RotoChop integrated stubble mulcher.

FARM MACHINERY 23 October 2025

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Krone introduce 12.5m mounted mower combination

Krone introduce 12.5m mounted mower combination

FARM MACHINERY 22 October 2025

One pass raking and baling with Krone

One pass raking and baling with Krone

FARM MACHINERY 22 October 2025

2010 Massey Ferguson 5445 tops Hennessy's auction at €49,500

2010 Massey Ferguson 5445 tops Hennessy's auction at €49,500

2010 Massey Ferguson 5445 tops Hennessy's auction at €49,500

NEWS 22 October 2025

Krone replaces Big X 880 with new 860

Krone replaces Big X 880 with new 860

Krone replaces Big X 880 with new 860

FARM MACHINERY 22 October 2025

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Krone claims new combi can churn out 90 bales an hour

Krone claims new combi can churn out 90 bales an hour

Krone has unveiled a new flagship CombiPack HDP baler-wrapper, boasting many firsts, including a full gearbox drive concept, 41-knife chopping unit and producing a wrapped bale every 40 seconds

FARM MACHINERY 9 October 2025

Sky Agriculture launches imaging system for automatic spreader adjustment

Sky Agriculture launches imaging system for automatic spreader adjustment

Sky Agriculture has unveiled the FertiEye system, designed to automatically adjust fertiliser spreader settings based on a photo of the fertiliser in the hopper.

NEWS 9 October 2025

Top tips for buying a used pivot-steer loader

Top tips for buying a used pivot-steer loader

Gary Abbott outlines some tips worth considering when buying a used pivot-steer loader.

FARM MACHINERY 9 October 2025

New Holland tweaks W170D for better pit performance and adds new compact W100D

New Holland tweaks W170D for better pit performance and adds new compact W100D

New Holland has unveiled a Forage Power version of its W170D wheel loader, offering 255hp, new axles and a revised six-speed transmission. A compact W100D model has also been added.

FARM MACHINERY 9 October 2025

Chinese loader clocks up 5,000 trouble-free hours on Meath dairy farm

Chinese loader clocks up 5,000 trouble-free hours on Meath dairy farm

Gary Abbott spoke with Meath dairy farmer Peter Burke to find out why he opted to go down the route of buying a Chinese loader and how it continues to perform almost 5,000 hours on.

FARM MACHINERY 9 October 2025

New compact Kramer fits the bill for mixed Armagh farm

New compact Kramer fits the bill for mixed Armagh farm

Gary Abbott caught up with Co Armagh poultry and beef farmer, Stephen Downard, who recently upgraded to the latest model Kramer KT316 telehandler.

FARM MACHINERY 9 October 2025

MTU to host Kerry Campus open day

MTU to host Kerry Campus open day

MTU Kerry will host an open day on Friday 10 October from 9.30am to 1pm for those curious to find out more about the new campus or interested in perusing a course at the college.

NEWS 9 October 2025

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Watch: Shed Talks – Supporting the next generation of young farmers

At the AIB Shed Talks, industry experts explored how Ireland’s agri sector can support the next generation of farmers.

Watch: Shed Talks – Supporting the next generation of young farmers

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