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Learning with experience at Tullyvolty

9 Sep , 2016  

Sheep farmer Brian Nicholson of Tullyvolty House Farm in Johnstown, Kilkenny is passionate about what he does and, along with his wife Alison, runs a progressive and sustainable operation. Sheep farming is an important indigenous industry in Ireland, with widespread production throughout the country and some 35,000 flock owners at farm level. Unlike production in […]

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Forty years of David McGrath Refrigeration

8 Sep , 2016  

Many dairy farmers in the south-east have availed of the services of David McGrath Refrigeration Ltd, which is celebrating 40 years in business. Operating from a one-acre site at Newrath on the Kilkenny-Waterford border, the company has earned a reputation for prompt and high-quality refrigeration service and cost-saving workmanship. While the company undertakes all kinds […]

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Half a century of excellence

7 Sep , 2016  

Albert J Jones Agri Equipment & Dairy Supplies provide unrivalled sales, installation and call-out services across County Fermanagh and beyond. We travelled to their Ederney base and met Mark Jones to find out more about this exceptional family operation. It’s a landmark year for Albert J Jones Agri Equipment & Dairy Supplies, who are celebrating […]

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Donegal’s premier milk production partnership

6 Sep , 2016  

The Roulston family in Newtowncunningham, County Donegal have been producing high-quality milk dating back to the early 1960s. We caught up with partner Keith Roulston to find out more about this exceptional family-run dairy enterprise, which currently milks close to 500 purebred Friesians. Nobody said it was going to be easy. The life of the […]

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A Co-Op with a difference

5 Sep , 2016  

There are many farmer owned co-ops throughout the country all of which cater for the thousands of farmers operating throughout Ireland. Farming in an integral part of the Irish community and co-ops take their pride of place in that sector. The oldest independent farming co-op in Ireland is located in Mullinahone, Co Tipperary. The premises […]

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Excellent milk tanks – and a service to match!

2 Sep , 2016  

For the past 30 years, Renihan Refrigeration has been supplying, installing and servicing cutting-edge refrigeration equipment, including an exceptional range of bulk milk tanks to the agri sector. We popped into their busy base on the outskirts of Bailieborough, County Cavan and met Paul Renihan to find out more about this outstanding family-run operation, which […]

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Providing a professional service

1 Sep , 2016  

Mulligan Plant & Agri Contractors in Tullamore has earned itself a reputation as one of the most professional and reliable agri contract outfits around the midlands. Irish Tractor & Agri found out more from the company’s three directors. When it comes to agricultural contracting, there aren’t many things more important to the customer than reliability. […]

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Tipperary’s hedge-cutting and tree care specialists

31 Aug , 2016  

With over a quarter a century’s experience in the industry, Jim Breen is the man to consult when it comes to tree care and hedge cutting. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with the Tipperary native to find out more about his renowned company. Based in Foxfort, Co Tipperary, James Breen Tree Care and Hedge […]

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A top Agri Consultant

29 Aug , 2016  

Coming up on 15 years since first starting his agricultural consultancy firm, Mark McConnell has built a solid reputation amongst his clients. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with the Donegal man to learn more. Gaining repeat business from your customers is often the key ingredient to a successful venture and Mark McConnell is happy […]

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25 years of success for Lappin Engineering

25 Aug , 2016  

Celebrating 25 years in business, Lappin Engineering Limited continues to be a steelwork specialist company offering bespoke structural steel solutions. Irish Tractor & Agri spoke with Managing Director Brian Lappin to find out more about the Armagh-based company. Family run businesses can often be the most successful and best to be a part of and for Brian Lappin the success of his company has now spanned […]

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