Stihl Launches BT140, Its First Battery-Powered Auger
With battery tools becoming more widespread and more importantly, productive and reliable, it was only time before we saw augers or post-hole borers.
Irish Machinery manufacturer Abbey Machinery will be exhibiting on the Enterprise Ireland stand with longstanding partner and distributor Farmgard.
On this year’s stand will be a twin auger VF2000 Feeder Wagon and a 2500 Premium Plus Recessed Slurry Tank, as well as information on the complete product range.
At the heart of Abbey Machinery’s offering is a commitment to quality, sustainability, and advanced technologies. For example, the Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) systems enable farmers to reduce emissions, protect soil health and improve nutrient efficiency using advanced data capture to enable farmers to get the most from their land in a sustainable way.
Abbey Diet Feeders unique chopping and mixing action helps the animal to digest the maximum amount of nutrients from the consumed feed, to drive performance and reduce environmental emissions. Abbey Machinery is positioned to support the farmer to achieve their best margins by achieving grants and incentives for more sustainably produced food.
The company says Fieldays presents an unmatched opportunity for Abbey Machinery to connect with farming communities, industry partners, and government stakeholders.
“We’re thrilled to be returning to Fieldays and to be doing so alongside our trusted distributor Farmgard,” says managing director, Clodagh Cavanagh, who will be attending this year’s event.
“It’s a chance to share our latest advancements, strengthen relationships, and gain valuable market feedback.”
Farmgate lamb prices are down by 8%, beef cattle by 4.5% and farm expenditure up by 4.2%.
Kiwifruit growers are watchful but remain optimistic as concerns around the potential effects of the El Niño weather pattern this season.
Almond hulls sourced from Australian orchards may have the potential to help New Zealand cows reduce emissions, boost milk yield and lower input costs.
Striking a balance between meeting the needs of industry to speed up approval time for products but on the other hand ensuring that risks are properly assessed.
Surprised, humbled and quite thrilled. That’s the reaction of James Allen, one of the founding partners and now chief executive of AgFirst, on being made a life member of the Institute of Rural Professionals.

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