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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 […]

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Leading the way in the supply of New Holland products

5 Dec , 2023  

Operating out of Monaglough in Arklow, Co Wicklow, William Foster Tractors Ltd is a leader in the supply of New Holland products throughout the south east and all over Ireland. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant touched base with Keith Foster (Sales) to hear more about the most popular machines the company has on offer and […]

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A professional and compassionate fallen animal collection service

29 Nov , 2023  

Maloney and Matthews Animal Collections is firmly established as the premier dead and worn animal collection service in the Connacht and North West region. We touched base with office manager Stacey Murphy to get an update on this exceptional, industry-leading family business. For half a century and counting, Maloney and Matthews Animal Collections has been […]

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At the heart of Carlow’s agri sector

23 Nov , 2023  

For more than four decades, Brophy Agri Services has been providing invaluable support to the farming community in County Carlow. Irish Tractor & Agri travelled to Tullow and sat down with general manager David Warren to discuss the ongoing success of a grain trading business that is built on strong relationships and a sense of […]

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Mountbellew Agri College closes in on 120 years of delivering agricultural education

20 Nov , 2023  

Established in 1904, Mountbellew Agricultural College in Co Galway stands as the oldest agri college in Ireland. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant touched base with principal Dr Edna Curley to hear about the courses it has on offer for students and the recent green light that the college received to develop a new veterinary program. […]

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Hollybank Farm’s forward thinking reaps dividends

15 Nov , 2023  

Operated by father-and-son team Stephen and David Cargill, Hollybank Farm in Ballyclare, County Antrim scooped the Supreme Champion Award at Lakeland Dairies’ 2023 Milk Quality Awards in June. We spoke to David to get an insight into a modern, progressive and fine-tuned dairy enterprise which embraces innovation and science to optimise animal health and performance. […]

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New name; same stellar products and service

9 Nov , 2023  

Formerly known as Bain Poultry Supplies, Ireland’s premier poultry house manufacturer and installer was rebranded as Clea Construction Ltd. in December, 2022. We touched base with Armagh man Joe Renaghan, who spent a-decade-and-a-half as Tommy Bain’s right hand man before taking the reins and continuing with the proud tradition for excellence established by Bain Poultry […]

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Experts in steel erection and concrete works

7 Nov , 2023  

Established in 2016 by Barry Murphy, Murphy Steel Erectors & Concrete Works Ltd is a leading steel erector based in Ballysaggart, Co. Waterford. Also specialising in concrete works, the company continues to go from strength to strength by providing an unrivalled service. The primary function of a steel erector is working to install steel beams, […]

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BMF Agri hits the ground running

1 Nov , 2023  

For three generations and counting, the Farrellys have been looking after the needs of farmers in Meath and surrounding counties. Established in Carnaross by Ben Farrelly in partnership with his father Peter as recently as 2020, BMF Agri is a relatively new name in agricultural contracting but has hit the ground running as this family […]