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.

John Deere cuts production and jobs as sales fall

Agri-Business

John Deere cuts production and jobs as sales fall

The slow down in tractor sales is now starting to bite deep, with John Deere declaring that it is not...
Watch: Blackwater Tractor Run sees large turnout in Wexford

Machinery

Watch: Blackwater Tractor Run sees large turnout in Wexford

The Blackwater Tractor Run is an annual event with a different charity being chosen to benefit from the proceeds each...
BKT launches two new tyre types for rough forest working

Machinery

BKT launches two new tyre types for rough forest working

Over the last couple of years, the attention of tyre manufactures has been focused on enabling lower tyre pressures, and...
Siloking tames torque demand of trailed mixers

Machinery

Siloking tames torque demand of trailed mixers

Siloking has recognised that one of the issues with the ever increasing size of trailed mixers, is that ever larger...
WJ Carroll offers Landini test drives at working demo day

Machinery

WJ Carroll offers Landini test drives at working demo day

Willie Joe Carroll started off in business in 1974, making this year his 50th anniversary. For 40 of those years,...
Watch: Plenty for machinery fans at Kingdom County Fair

Machinery

Watch: Plenty for machinery fans at Kingdom County Fair

The county show season is upon us again and one of the earlier events is the Kingdom County Fair held...
Machinery: Scorpions to help keep Le Mans 24 running

Machinery

Machinery: Scorpions to help keep Le Mans 24 running

With its main tractor factory at Le Mans in northern France, there is little surprise that Claas is eager to...
9% fewer tractors registered in April 2024 – FTMTA

Machinery

9% fewer tractors registered in April 2024 – FTMTA

The Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) has released its own figures for the number of tractors registered in...
The French Kiva – versatility that stood the test of time

Machinery

The French Kiva – versatility that stood the test of time

French tractors are rare machines at Irish vintage events, despite France putting a great deal of effort into creating a...
HVO sales increase as motorists stick to diesel

Machinery

HVO sales increase as motorists stick to diesel

Off road engine manufacturers have all been keen to promote their engines as being quite capable of running on hydrogenated...
Reduced costs through flexibility at Fleming factory

Machinery

Reduced costs through flexibility at Fleming factory

The quality of a company’s product emerging from its factory will depend on several factors, and cost is not always...
UK VAT-exempt Grenadier Commercial now available

Machinery

UK VAT-exempt Grenadier Commercial now available

The successful establishment of a new vehicle brand is no mean feat and now that INEOS has the Grenadier name...
CEMA reports Europe-wide decline in machinery sales

Machinery

CEMA reports Europe-wide decline in machinery sales

CEMA, the European Agricultural Machinery Association, is being less than its usual bright and optimistic self, in reporting that the...
John Deere plans large display for Cereals 2024

Machinery

John Deere plans large display for Cereals 2024

Cereals 2024 is being held in Bedfordshire this year and is little more than a month away, with John Deere...
Union’s anger as New Holland offers 4% pay rise

Machinery

Union’s anger as New Holland offers 4% pay rise

500 workers at the Basildon plant of New Holland are threatening strike action over what they claim is a broken...
Kubota UK appoints new Irish sales manager

Machinery

Kubota UK appoints new Irish sales manager

Kubota is a company with its eye fixed well on the long-term. It has the resources to sustain a presence...
Krone brings six rotor technology to four-rotor rake

Machinery

Krone brings six rotor technology to four-rotor rake

Krone has once again pushed the envelope with its latest four-rotor rake, claiming it to be the largest machine of...
Machinery Focus: Fleming keeps things small-farm friendly

Machinery

Machinery Focus: Fleming keeps things small-farm friendly

Fleming Agri Products Ltd. from Derry may not normally hit the headlines every five minutes with new product launches, yet...
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