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A Taylor made success story

14 Jul , 2016  

Taylors (Fyfin) Ltd is a family run business committed to the highest standard and quality. From humble beginnings as a potato merchant to being one of the market leaders in the animal feed industry, the company’s growth is testament to hard work, dedication and putting their customers first. For 65 years Taylors (Fyfin) Ltd, which is based […]

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Professional on-site repairs for tractors, machinery and plant

13 Jul , 2016  

From its central base in Lispole, TMP Repairs Ltd. (Tractor, Machinery & Plant Repairs) provides customers in County Kerry with a comprehensive on-site repairs service, covering everything from tyres and hydraulics to engines, gearboxes and welding. We caught up with the driving force behind the business, Bryan O’Sullivan, to find out more about this exceptional […]

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Martin’s for Massey

12 Jul , 2016  

Synonymous with Massey Ferguson for over 30 years, Martin’s Garage in Bailieboro, Co. Cavan is recognised as one of the leading farm machinery dealerships in the country. Sales director Ronnie Martin explains more. Martin’s Garage Bailieboro Ltd was established in 1969 by the late Freddie Martin who initially carried out repairs on a wide range […]

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A family affair

11 Jul , 2016  

Shortlisted for the 2014 Contractor of the Year at the inaugural Farming Independent/Zurich Insurance awards, father and son team Eugene and Garrett Headon of Eugene Headon Farmers & Agricultural Contractors boast a proven track record and can be trusted to get the job done. The Farmer of the Year Awards seeks to reward excellence in […]

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Four decades of EC Pratt & Co Ltd

8 Jul , 2016  

EC Pratt & Co Ltd has been catering for the needs of farmers and gardeners alike in the midlands and beyond for over 40 years. Managing director Edwin Pratt explains more. A leading supplier of farm and garden machinery and equipment, milking machines and spare parts, EC Pratt & Co Ltd was founded in 1975 […]

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One to watch in the winners enclosure

7 Jul , 2016  

David Harry Kelly is carving a niche for himself as one of the country’s up and coming horse trainers. Irish Tractor & Agri magazine met up with the Fethard-based horse man to discover how he has earned a reputation as having a real knack for getting the best out of his charges. Having cut his […]

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A Suir thing

6 Jul , 2016  

In the short space of three years, Suir Sprayers Ltd in Co Waterford has been earning a glowing reputation to the point where it’s now an award-winning company. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with co-owner John Lynch to find out what they’ve been doing right. 2013 may not have been the most ideal time […]

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28 years and counting

5 Jul , 2016  

Coming up on 30 years in business, William Lee Agri in Co Fermanagh continues to provide the full range of services in farming and agriculture. Irish Tractor & Agri spoke to the man himself about his extensive Massey Ferguson fleet as well as the services they have to offer. They do things right in Bellanaleck. […]

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Premier cheese

5 Jul , 2016  

Cashel Blue is Ireland’s first and finest blue cheese, having been produced on the Grubb family’s dairy farm at Beechmount, Fethard, Co. Tipperary since the early 1980s. Cashel Blue is a multi-awarding brand which is stocked by all the major retailers and cheese shops. Husband-and-wife Louis and Jane Grubb began making their now famous Irish […]

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Safety on the farm

1 Jul , 2016  

The agricultural industry has suffered its fair share of tragedies over the years as fatal accidents have taken many before their time. Health & Safety is paramount on a farm these days and there is a lot more attention paid to this area in modern times than there was in times gone past. A Co […]