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Crop Farmer praises Michelin Agri Tyres

21 Mar , 2024  

York-based Wharram and Kay has specified its new Fendt 728 tractor with the latest generation of Michelin EvoBib agricultural tyres, having been impressed with the performance of the previous range of the high-technology fitments. Said to be the first agricultural tyre on the market specifically designed to be used with Central Tyre Inflation Systems (CTIS), […]

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Mark Leathem joins Hill Engineering as their new Head of Operations

20 Mar , 2024  

Award-winning plant machinery attachments manufacturer Hill Engineering has appointed a new Head of Operations. Mark Leathem has joined the County Down-based company with 14 years’ experience in engineering, most recently with Kingspan Water and Energy where he was operations manager. His role at Hill will oversee a range of responsibilities, from procurement, engineering and end-to-end […]

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Tadhg Hawes Motor Parts keeps you motoring

14 Mar , 2024  

Tadhg Hawes Motor Parts is a leading supplier of premium lubricants, batteries and tools to the motor, agri and marine sectors. With branches in Midleton, Cork City (Togher) and Limerick (trading as A+ Auto Parts & Batteries), the award-winning company is well placed to cater for the needs of clients across Munster. Representing top brands […]

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Progressive Donegal sheep farmer Dwayne makes history

11 Mar , 2024  

In August, Letterkenny-based pedigree sheep farmer Dwayne Shiels wrote a unique chapter for himself in the history books when becoming the first person from Donegal to be named as Young Farmer of the Year. Dwayne also has the distinction of being only the second-ever sheep farmer to claim the coveted prize, bridging a gap back […]

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A tyre service like no other

6 Mar , 2024  

From its base in Midleton, County Cork, Christy Robinson Tyre Services has been delivering unrivalled tyre repair and replacement solutions for over three-and-a-half decades. We touched base with the eponymous Christy, who counts numerous farmers and agri contractors amongst his regular customers. Since its inception in 1987, Christy Robinson Tyre Services has established itself firmly […]

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An All-Star line-up at Farmworks Machinery

29 Feb , 2024  

Farmworks Machinery Ltd. in Ballyboughal, North County Dublin, stocks a fantastic selection of high-spec, high-performance tractors and machinery for today’s professional farmer who simply can’t afford any downtime. Sales manager Brian Duane provides Irish Tractor & Agri with an update on this industry-leading Fendt, Kuhn and Güttler main dealership. Dependable, high-quality machinery is a prerequisite […]

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Liam Murray Plant – for machinery sales, hire, service and repair

27 Feb , 2024  

From their base in Clonroche, County Wexford, Liam Murray Plant Ltd. provide a comprehensive range of plant and agricultural machinery solutions, including sales, hire, service and repair. With every base covered in a prompt, professional and value-added manner, it’s little wonder a growing range of customers are digging this rapidly-progressing, client-focused one stop shop for […]

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Research on Tirlán Grain Pool shows Lower Carbon Footprint than many International Regions

22 Feb , 2024  

The research, unveiled at the Tirlán Quality Grain Awards this week, is the first of its kind using a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology specifically developed for Irish grain on a wide range of commercially-grown Irish cereals. Accounting for straw incorporation, the study showed the net carbon footprint could be close to net zero. Tirlán, […]

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“Ideal machine for grounds care contractors”

22 Feb , 2024  

Nicky Grene set up Grene Sportsgrounds in Co Limerick after returning home from the USA thirty years ago to provide services to local GAA and Rugby clubs. Today, the company is one the leading sports grounds contractors in Ireland. They offer sustainable sports pitch development, maintenance and management for sporting clubs of all sizes including golf and […]

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Meath Farm Machinery expands

22 Feb , 2024  

Meath Farm Machinery Ltd has announced that an agreement has been reached with John Deere to expand its operations into County Louth and County Dublin.  An agreement has also been reached with Michael Hanlon for Meath Farm Machinery Ltd to operate from the existing premises of Hanlon Machinery Ltd at Marlbog Road, Haggardstown, Dundalk, County […]