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Worrell Harvesting focused on growth and sustainability

18 Jan , 2024  

Renowned nationwide as ‘the complete forestry company’, Worrell Harvesting celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2024. While the company boasts a remarkable history, rather than dwelling on past accomplishments, founder Kenneth Worrell’s gaze is fixed firmly on the future. We returned to the midlands to get an update on recent developments. Over the past three decades, […]

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A cut above the rest for over 60 years

16 Jan , 2024  

Specialising in all aspects of agri contracting, T&D Allenwood Agri Ltd has been providing an exceptional service to customers in the Wexford and Wicklow areas for more than 60 years. Based in Ramsfort Park just outside Gorey, the company is run by father-and-son Tom and David Kinsella, who are joined by two full-time and three part-time staff. Now in his seventies, Tom set up […]

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The best brands and service at the most competitive prices

10 Jan , 2024  

Eardly Agricultural Services Ltd is recognised as a leading company in the south east for the sales and repairs of all types of agricultural machinery and parts. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant spoke with Michael Eardly to learn more about the most popular machines his company is selling right now, as well as the overall […]

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M&J Contracting Ltd nears 30 years in business

5 Jan , 2024  

Based just outside of Midleton, Co Cork, M&J Contracting Ltd provides its customers with a wide range of contracting services. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant spoke with its Managing Director Shane McCarthy to find out more about the services it has on offer and the recent additions made to its excellent fleet. Next year will […]

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Roe Agri Services – 50 years a-growing

3 Jan , 2024  

Roe Agri Services has been the contractor of choice for many farmers in Co. Laois and surrounding counties for over 50 years. Specialising in tillage and general contracting, the family-run business continues to go from strength to strength by providing a professional, efficient and value-for-money service. Based in Ballacolla, Co. Laois, Roe Agri Services was […]

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Ponsse Machines Ireland focused on the future

21 Dec , 2023  

Delivering world-leading forestry machinery – and a service to match! – Ponsse Machines Ireland continues to go from strength to strength, with steady growth recorded over the past six years. We popped into their County Laois HQ and interrupted Marketing and Account co-ordinator Louise Jones’ busy schedule to get an update. Ponsse manufactures the most […]

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Mooney Farm Buildings marks 45 years in business

19 Dec , 2023  

Established in 1978, Mooney Farm Buildings in Slane, Co Meath specialises in the fabricating and erecting of steel frame buildings. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant touched base with its Managing Director Peter Mooney recently to hear all about the company – from its origins to the projects it has on-going at the moment. These are […]

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All systems go at J Wilson Agri Contracts

14 Dec , 2023  

With silage acreage on the up and the move to umbilical slurry proving to be a resounding success, these are busy and successful times for long-standing, Armoy, County Antrim based contractor J Wilson Agri Contracts. As the slurry season closed, we headed towards the north east coast and touched base with Ryan Boyle to get […]

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Gaffey Bros Agri – for all your contracting needs

13 Dec , 2023  

Based in the heart of Ireland, Gaffey Bros Agri has been providing an exceptional contracting service to farmers in the region for over 35 years. Specialising in baling, wrapping, raking, slurry spreading, dung spreading, dump trailer work, digger work, hedge / tree cutting, fencing and fertiliser spreading, the Moate, Co. Westmeath-based operation has come a […]

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‘It would be a travesty if our green image was lost’

7 Dec , 2023  

Beef farming is a way of life for John Cleary who runs a large finishing enterprise with his brother Michael in Killeigh, Co. Offaly. John is also national beef vice-chairman of the ICSA (Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association) which he has been a member of for the past 25 years. John is in his third year as vice-chair, during which he […]