DARD's Mechanisation Adviser
Jim BreenSenior Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering & Technology
Greenmount Campus
45 Tirgracy Road Antrim BT41 4PS
Telephone: 028 9442 6831
Email: james.breen@dardni.gov.uk
Useful links
Please note that the websites and links listed below are not necessarily endorsed by DARD or any of its affiliates.
LANTRA is a UK-wide organisation which concerns itself with the training and development of those working in the land-based sector:
IAgrE (Institution of Agricultural Engineers) is the professional body for engineers and others in agricultural and allied land-based industries:
HSENI (Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland) is the body responsible for the promotion and enforcement of health and safety at work standards in Northern Ireland:
BAGMA (British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association) is the trade association for independent machinery dealers in the UK:
FTMTA (Farm Tractor & Machinery Trade Association) is a representative body for machinery dealers in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland:
International directory of contacts for agricultural equipment manufacturers:
Independent website detailing tractor specifications (past and present):
A selection of searchable websites with listings of used tractors, machinery and equipment for sale (in alphabetical order):
- http://farm.autotrader.co.uk
- www.agriaffaires.co.uk
- www.donedeal.co.uk
- www.donedeal.ie
- www.fwi.co.uk
- www.machinefinder.com
- www.machinelocator.com
- www.marketbook.co.uk
- www.mascus.com
- www.tractorhouse.com
- www.adverts.ie
Independent web-based farm machinery discussion forum:
Useful publications (in alphabetical order):
- www.farmersjournal.ie (Farmers Journal)
- www.farmideas.co.uk (Practical Farm Ideas)
- www.farminglife.com (Farming Life)
- www.farmweek.com (Farm Week)
- www.fwi.co.uk (Farmers Weekly)
- www.profi.com (Profi)
Online listings and contact details for (selected) agricultural contractors in Northern Ireland: