Agricultural Contractors have benefitted greatly from the evolution of technology, but there is one thing that cannot be surpassed and that is experience. From a time when everything was hands on, the machinery available these days allows operators to get through at least ten times as much work on a daily basis. Being able to […]
The farming industry has certainly moved with the times and as the technological age continues to develop so too does the way that farmer’s approach land and livestock. There is a lot more science involved in the type of feeds given to both cattle and sheep as every detail is now scrutinised down to the […]
Livestock Marts are a part of Irish heritage and an important section of the agricultural industry that have been running for many generations. Ireland’s livestock mart sector today consists of over 60 co-operative mart centres across the country. Marts provide many services to the farmer shareholders, in addition to the primary function of a transparent […]
A superbly-maintained fleet of machinery lies at the heart of Rodney Clarke’s exceptional agricultural contracting enterprise. We travelled to Bessbrook, Belturbet and met up with the personable Cavan man to discuss the history of his business and the extremely impressive fleet. You have to take your hat off to Rodney Clarke. The Belturbet man has […]
Boyne Grove Fruit Farm near Drogheda has been growing apples since 1962, continuing a family tradition which began in the Orchard County of Armagh well over a century ago. Olan McNeece explains more about the family-run business which hand-picks about six million apples per year and produces Dan Kelly’s Irish Cider. The McNeece name has […]
In the short space of three years, Johnny Levins has become one of the premier young horse trainers at the Curragh. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with the Kildare native to find out more. It’s commonly known that the horse racing industry is up there with the toughest to try and translate initial endeavours […]
For the past 40 years, Noel Delaney Agri Services Ltd has been carrying out all types of agricultural contract work from its base in Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Noel is joined by his nephew Edward Delahunty, who explains more about the family-run operation. Noel set up his contracting business in 1975 to cater for the needs […]
Operating out of Tullaroan, County Kilkenny, John Cummins repairs, sources and fits a full range of tyres for all vehicle types, from passenger cars to the largest agricultural machinery. He provides professional, high-quality, cost-effective solutions and this is why John Cummins Tyres Ltd, has gone from strength to strength since its inception some 16 years […]
Tommy Guing Construction Ltd’s prominence in the agricultural building sector has been gained through trust, service and a quality of workmanship which is the envy of its competitors. Their team of experts guarantee the skills required to deliver high quality buildings, on time and on budget. Tommy Guing Construction Ltd is a construction company that specialises […]
There are many mushroom growers throughout Ireland with the majority operating under one of Europe’s leading horticultural producer organisations, CMP. CMP was established in 1999 as a horticultural producers’ organisation under European Union legislation. In the 1990s the Irish mushroom industry rapidly expanded and by 1996 the number of mushroom growers peaked at almost 600. […]
