Machinery and buildings contacts

DARD's Mechanisation Adviser

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:

• www.lantra.co.uk

IAgrE (Institution of Agricultural Engineers) is the professional body for engineers and others in agricultural and allied land-based industries:

• www.iagre.org

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:

• www.hseni.gov.uk

BAGMA (British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association) is the trade association for independent machinery dealers in the UK:

• www.bagma.com

FTMTA (Farm Tractor & Machinery Trade Association) is a representative body for machinery dealers in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland:

• https://ftmta.ie

International directory of contacts for agricultural equipment manufacturers:

• www.agmachine.com

Independent website detailing tractor specifications (past and present):

• www.tractordata.com

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:

• http://farmingforum.co.uk/forums/index.php

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:

• www.farm-link.com