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19th January 2021

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TAMS GRANT FOR GPS SPREADERS EXTENDED TO ALL FARMERS

The Minster for Agriculture has confirmed the changes to TAMS 2021 meaning that GPS spreaders will now be available for all categories of applicants. Dairy or Livestock farmers looking to upgrade their fertiliser spreaders can now invest in a precision spreader with up to 60% financial support. But what can a GPS spreader do for you? Brian Powell, a Dairy Farmer for Co. Tipperary explains some of the features you can expect on this class of fertiliser...

by Christina Farenden

12th November 2020

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Quicke launches new range of Yard Loader Implements

Quicke, one of the world’s leading suppliers of farming implements, has launched a new addition to their implement range. Following more than seven decades of experience in the farming industry Quicke have developed five new implements designed to optimize working conditions. The new Yard Loader implements deliver convincing performance through optimal shape and perfect manoeuverability in narrow spaces. With the launch of the latest Yard Loader implements Quicke are expanding their product portfolio. The new range...

by Christina Farenden

21st October 2020

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WHICH LOADER DOES THIS CO.KILDARE TILLAGE FARMER CHOOSE EVERY TIME?

Farmhand became the exclusive Irish importer for Quicke in 1962. Quicke produces over 35,000 loaders per year with their closest competitor producing less than half of that. “A Quicke loader is one of the best investments a farmer can make as it will be used so much and gives great flexibility. Not only that, it is sure to add value to any tracto ” claimed Stephen Scrivener, Sales Director for Farmhand. Shane Beattie is a tillage farmer...

by Christina Farenden

8th October 2020

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New Area Sales Manager Appointed for the Midlands

Farmhand, the sole Irish importers for Krone, Amazone, Quicke, APV and Zuidberg, have appointed Donny Cloney as area sales manager for the Midlands. Donny studied Engineering Technology at UCD and worked for Quicke UK before moving to the southern hemisphere where he has spent the last six years, one year in New Zealand focussed on the testing and development of forage equipment and five years with Fendt as product manager for Australia and New Zealand. Donny...

by Christina Farenden

8th September 2020

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Krone releases new Vendro Tedder Series

Krone releases new Vendro tedder series: Tending to all needs with four to ten rotors Shortly after launching the new Highland series tedders Krone has introduced another new series of tedders badged with the name Vendro. The new range replaces the existing KW range and lines up nine models: two 4-rotor machines (Vendro 470 and Vendro 560), three 6-rotor tedders (Vendro 620, Vendro 680 and Vendro 790), two 8-rotor tedders (Vendro 820 and Vendro 900) and two...

by Christina Farenden

8th September 2020

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The new Big Pack generation from Krone

Boosting comfort, cutting overheads: The new Big Pack generation from Krone Krone has revised and optimised many high-wear components to increase machine longevity with the aim of minimising the total cost of ownership and boosting operator comfort for BigPack balers. The result is a new generation of Big Pack models that impress as truly High Performance balers. Landmark features of the new generation balers, that still retain the 1270 and 1290 chambers, are a new and modern...

by Christina Farenden

8th September 2020

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Krone adds new models to its VariPack baler range

Exclusive entry-level models: Krone adds new models to its VariPack range VariPack Plus is a new Krone development that sets a new standard for bale density and throughput in the high-performance and professional round baler sector. The line-up comprises of four models – the VariPack V 165, V 165 XC, VariPack V 190 and V 190 XC. These feature many heavy-duty components that are sourced from the high-capacity machines enabling them to cope with heavy bales and maximum...

by Christina Farenden

8th September 2020

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New look and innovative details for the Big X 480-630

Having undergone a major facelift, the new Krone Big X 480/530/580/630 series models step out in style presenting the best of both worlds – tried and tested technology and innovative new features. Apart from the new cab, the facelift focused on the optimised crop flow system and the move to Stage V emission standards. New and high-comfort cab: The updated models now have a spacious cab that was sourced from the Big X 680-1180 models and is...

by Christina Farenden

8th September 2020

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Krone launches two new EasyCut B 870 and B 1000 butterfly combinations

Enormous flexibility, exemplary comfort and maximum productivity: Krone launches two new EasyCut B 870 and B 1000 butterfly combinations Introducing the new EasyCut B 870 and EasyCut B 1000 Krone adds two models to its range of butterfly combinations. Compared with the previous butterfly mowers without conditioners, the new models stand out for a modern design and curved styling, taut curtains and an optimised weight thanks to a new headstock. Standard features on both models are hydraulic...

by Christina Farenden

8th September 2020

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New Krone EasyWrap solo wrapper for high-quality silage bales

Very fast, very easy and very strong: New EasyWrap solo wrapper for high-quality silage bales A brand new addition to the Krone portfolio is the EasyWrap 150, the solo wrapper for round bales which wraps bales of diameters varying from 1.00m to 1.50m. The new EasyWrap bale wrapper is specifically designed for farmers and contractors who harvest small fields and bale and wrap the forage in two separate passes. Using one wrapping arm that orbits around the...

by Christina Farenden

31st August 2020

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The Cooney Furlong Machinery Company Appointed KRONE Big Line Dealer For Farmhand

Farmhand, sole distributors for Krone, Amazone and Quicke, have appointed The Cooney Furlong Machinery Company as their new Big Line dealer for the South East. This appointment means that they will now be dealers for the Big X self-propelled forage harvester and the Big M self-propelled mower alongside their existing machinery business in Co. Wexford. “We are proud to extend our partnership with The Cooney Furlong Machinery Company, they have already been doing an excellent job for...

by Christina Farenden

24th July 2020

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Farmhand appoints new Area Sales Manager in the South

Farmhand, the sole Irish importers for Krone, Amazone, Quicke, APV and Zuidberg have appointed Ben Buckley as area sales manager for the South. Ben, who has been working for Farmhand for the past 12 months doing machinery demonstrations, will be covering Munster as well as Carlow and Wicklow. Ben studied Agri. engineering in IT Tralee and worked for a prominent silage contractor in Cork during the summer for the past 5 years before making the move...

by Christina Farenden

29th June 2020

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“The Rake floats really nicely” – What rake does this Co. Kilkenny contractor love?

Leon Stanley, who is contracting at home with his father Leeson Stanley in Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny, upgraded to the Krone Swadro TC760 from a competitive machine, Leon explained “we chose Krone as we know a good few people who have bought them and are getting on well with them.” “We do both pit silage and bales” explained Leon “the good thing I like about the Krone rakes is we can adjust how many swathes we bring in,...

by Christina Farenden

2nd June 2020

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Which mowers are cutting 3000 acres a year for this Co.Westmeath contractor?

Ultan Duffy from Ballinahown, Co. Westmeath is an agricultural contractor running three Krone mowers; an ECR320 front mower and an ECR320 rear mower as well as an older mower all bought from Tom Shaw Farm Machinery. “I traded in a 1365 trailed and changed to the Krone front and back. Tom Shaw is my local dealer and being buying machinery off him for the last few years so I have a good relationship with them and...

by Christina Farenden

22nd April 2020

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All New Trailed Mower from Krone

Newly introduced to Ireland the TC3201 is one of six new trailed EasyCut mowers available from Krone. The new model of this trailed centre mower features a modern, redesigned frame which allows for higher lift at the headland combined with increased stability. As with all Krone mowers the new TC mower comes as standard with the patented Krone SafeCut disc protection system providing full driveline protection and preventing damage to gears or neighbouring discs. Also as standard,...

by Christina Farenden

22nd April 2020

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New Amazone FT 1502 front tank for UF 1602 and UF 2002

The cost-effective mini ‘self-propelled sprayer’ - up to 3,500 l with fill level management The FT 1001 front tank has been a favourite from Amazone for several years. Now the choice of front tank has been extended with the introduction of the new FT 1502 to the range. The FT 1502 front tank used in conjunction with the UF 02 gives an increase of 1500l to the tank capacity. The option FlowControl+ and its compact design make...

by Christina Farenden

24th February 2020

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WE ARE HIRING – Agri Machinery Technician

Agri Machinery Technician About us Farmhand is one of the leading distributors of agricultural machinery in Ireland. Based in Damastown, Dublin 15, Farmhand imports, assembles and distributes machinery through a network of 40 independent dealers and offers products by manufacturers such as Krone, Amazone, Quicke & APV. Farmhand also has a significant spare parts division, Fastparts. Farmhand operates throughout the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland. Reason for vacancy Due to increased sales, company expansion, and a growing product line,...

by Christina Farenden

6th February 2020

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TJ Doyle appointed Technical Director of Farmhand

Farmhand Ltd, the family owned, exclusive importers of Krone, Amazone and Quicke, Zuidberg and APV have appointed TJ Doyle to their board of directors, effective immediately. TJ, a Carlow native, joined Farmhand in 2008 as an area service manager and later became overall service manager where he has been instrumental in Farmhand’s after sales professionalism. “We are delighted that TJ accepted our offer to join the board and as technical director, we believe he will consolidate Farmhand’s...

by Stephen Scrivener

26th January 2020

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Farmhand launch Amazone Spreading the Word Demo Campaign

More output. More precision. Maximum efficiency. THE AMAZONE ZG-TS IS SPREADING THE WORD Following the success of the 2019 Krone BigM ‘Mowing the Country’ campaign Farmhand have set out to raise awareness of the new Amazone ZG-TS 10001 trailed fertiliser spreader. The new ZG-TS 01 trailed spreader, in hopper capacities of either 7,500 l or 10,000 l, capable of working widths of up to 54 m and operational speeds of up to 30 km/h, provides the means for...

by Stephen Scrivener

8th January 2020

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WE ARE HIRING ! Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager About us Farmhand is one of the leading distributors of farm machinery in Ireland. We are a family run business based in Damastown, Dublin 15. Farmhand imports, assembles and distributes machinery through a network of 40 independent dealers and offers products by such manufacturers as Krone, Amazone, Alo, Zuideberg and APV. Farmhand also owns and operates a separate division called Fastparts to market a wide range of wearing and fast-moving parts for all makes of tractors and...

by Stephen Scrivener

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