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Setting up the spreader: understanding the difference between urea and compounds
Peter Thomas Keaveney
Peter Thomas Keaveney looks at the main steps involved in checking over the fertiliser spreader, and outlines the importance of adjusting the spreader depending on the type of fertiliser being spread.
Setting up the spreader: understanding the difference between urea and compounds
Lely Juno pushes both feed and production on Longford farm
12 March 2025 News
Lely Juno pushes both feed and production on Longford farm
In 2021, Derek O’Halleran installed a Lely Juno automatic feed pusher on his farm – a labour-saving machine he claims paid for itself after 10 months due to increased milk yield. Gary Abbott writes.
RSA tractor test surpasses 54% pass rate over seven years
12 March 2025 News
RSA tractor test surpasses 54% pass rate over seven years
A total of 468 tractors have been tested by the RSA since tractor roadworthiness testing began in June 2018, Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
2022 McHale Fusion tops contractor retirement sales at €60,000
A 2022 McHale Fusion 3 Plus with 21,000 bales topped the sale of a retiring Galway contractor, securing €60,000. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
12 March 2025 News
Krampe takes over Kaweco silage trailers
Krampe has taken on all of the production rights - as well as the service and spare parts business - of the long-established Dutch manufacturer Kaweco.
12 March 2025 News
US company Carbon Robotics debuts second generation laser weeder
US tech company, Carbon Robotics has debuted its second generation LaserWeeder claiming sub-millimetre weed control and a reduction in weed control costs of up to 80%.
12 March 2025 News
M & S Machinery scoops dealer of the year award for second year running
M & S Machinery has been awarded the 2024 Irish dealer of the year accolade by New Holland for the second year running.
6 March 2025 News
Väderstad Group sales take a 13% hit in 2024
Väderstad recorded a turnover of around €550 million in 2024, which was down 13% on the firms record 2023 turnover.
5 March 2025 News
Kuhn Group sales drop 18.5% in 2024
Kuhn has reported that its net sales in 2024 declined by 18.5% in comparison to the year previous.
5 March 2025 News
SDF to build low horsepower tractors for Massey Ferguson
The new supply agreement will see SDF build a streamlined low-mid range horsepower tractor AGCO, branded as Massey Ferguson.
5 March 2025 News
Zetor to launch 131hp to 171hp 6 series
Zetor is set to launch its brand-new 6 series tractor range, a new four-cylinder line up which will replace the current Forterra HD and Crystal HD models.
5 March 2025 News
New Holland tops used tractor market
New Holland continues to dominate the used tractor import market, accounting for 33% of the total registered for the first time in Ireland during 2024, Michael Moroney reports.
5 March 2025 News