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Limerick’s 7th Diecast Model & Diorama Show 2017

28 Jul , 2017  

Mark Tierney of M&M Diecast Models in Co.Limerick will host  Limerick’s 7th Diecast Model & Diorama Show on Sunday 10th of September 2017 in the South Court Hotel, Courtfield, Raheen, Limerick from 10AM TO 6PM. Due to the Success of the previous Six Years we already have a number of Traders booked in. Some of the Traders Confirmed […]

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One of the north’s finest

28 Jul , 2017  

Spring is well and truly upon us and that means many agricultural contractors are gearing up for the busy summer months ahead. At present, slurry, hedge cutting and ploughing are the three main areas being focused on over the next couple of months. Agricultural contractors generally provide a wide range of services to their customers […]

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Michelin Tyre life doubles for Germany Farms

26 Jul , 2017  

Having more than doubled the tyre life on its two Claas Scorpion 7045 Varipower Plus telehandlers, the decision to switch to Michelin BibLoad Hard Surface tyres has proven a successful one for arable farm and broiler producer Germany Farms. The Nottinghamshire-based company – which farms more than 3,000 acres and produces some seven million broilers […]

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The farmers’ aid

26 Jul , 2017  

The majority of farmers rely heavily on agricultural contractors to carry out much of their work during the year. Financially it is beneficial for the farmer to hire contractors in to do the necessary work rather than invest huge money in machinery that will be only used for a couple of months of the year. […]

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Interests of Irish farmers ‘at risk’ in Brexit negotiations – former EEC campaigner claims

26 Jul , 2017  

Farmers, fishermen, food producers and exporters generally should pressure Government to open direct negotiations with Britain to agree post-Brexit arrangements that would be exclusively in the interests of our two countries and not leave matters to EU negotiators whose awareness of our special needs may not be as good as it should be. The suggestion […]

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Green shoots of hope in the Ethiopian mountains

26 Jul , 2017  

A restored watershed and agricultural training have revitalised life for a rural community in Tigray, northern Ethiopia “These lands, including the hills you see, were dry and barren with little or no vegetation on them”, recollects Priest Gebregzibher Gebremeskel, looking over the lush fields of his lifelong home, Betegebez kebele, in the Tigray mountains in northern Ethiopia. […]

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Ford 100 Fest on Ford family farm

25 Jul , 2017  

The West Cork Vintage Ploughing and Threshing Association’s Ford 100 Fest will take place on the ancestral home-farm of Henry Ford at Crohane, Ballinascarthy, Co. Cork on Sunday August 27th. Billed as a great day out for the whole family, the event will be sponsored by Henry Ford & Son Limited and will be a celebration […]

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Breeding success

24 Jul , 2017  

With farm profit harder to achieve each year it is becoming vital that farmers become aware of any opportunity to increase their income. Limousin cattle can definitely play a role in achieving increased profitability in all livestock sectors. Four breeds dominate the Irish market in terms of popularity – Charolais, Limousin, Simmental and Angus. With […]

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RSA & IFA Issue Joint Road Safety Appeal

24 Jul , 2017  

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) have today (Monday 24 July) urged road users to take extra care as the number of tractors, trailers and other farm machinery on the roads increases over the summer months. The appeal comes as many farmers around the country are in the middle of the […]

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McHale Plant Sales appoints new sales representative for Merlo

24 Jul , 2017  

Merlo distributor, McHale Plant Sales has appointed John Cahill as sales representative for its range of Italian-made Merlo telehandlers. Operating from the company’s Rathcoole premises, his new role will be focused on expanding Merlo’s market share in both agricultural and construction sectors, and in identifying new opportunities for the brand in other areas. From Coilldubh, […]

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