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Brennan Fabrications take some beating

8 Jun , 2017  

  Specialising in all forms of steel fabrication, Brennan Fabrications Mayo Ltd. (BFM) are renowned for delivering strong, high-quality agricultural buildings to farmers along the Mayo / Sligo border, including cost-efficient and durable slatted sheds, milking parlours and machinery sheds. We travelled to Cloonfinish and met up with Kevin Brennan to find out more. Ultimately, […]

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The engineering experts

7 Jun , 2017  

When Gordon Hamilton decided to set up his own engineering business on the family farm in Castlederg, Co Tyrone, he did so with the knowledge of having many years’ experience in the industry. Gordon had worked for many years with Finlay Hydra Screens in Omagh and his work with them took him all over the […]

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Patterson: the box specialists

2 Jun , 2017  

Down based Patterson Potato Boxes Ltd has been manufacturing wooden potato boxes since the business was established in 2010 and it has gone from strength to strength ever since. Aaron Patterson is the managing director of the company and he spoke to us about how the business originated and how the company has grown in […]

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From Virginia to Uganda; pig management as it should be

1 Jun , 2017  

As a director in both M&R Pigs and MM Pigs, a former chairman of the IFA’s national pigs committee and a driving force behind the pioneering programme to make commercial pig farming more viable in Uganda, Michael Maguire is one of Ireland’s leading authorities on all things pig-related. We caught up with the Cavan man […]

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Fyffes labels Agri Careers Fair a ‘resounding success’

31 May , 2017  

Fyffes Head of Human Resources, William Faulkner, has labelled their high-profile presence at the recent Agri Careers Fair in the RDS a ‘resounding success’.   Since the event, the company has received over 1,000 applications from students seeking a place on their 2017 Graduate Management Programme, which begins in September.   Geared towards those pursuing […]

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A dependable service from Kenneth Boohan Agri

31 May , 2017  

  Customers always seek a dependable service and that is exactly what Kenneth Boohan Agri Sales Ltd provider for their loyal clients. Familiarity is another aspect that people seek, so in that respect, the farmers of Limerick can feel reassured that they will receive the best possible service when they are buying their agricultural equipment […]

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New distribution arrangements for Landini and McCormick tractors throughout Ireland

30 May , 2017  

Argo Tractors – manufacturer of Landini and McCormick products – has appointed AgriArgo UK, its distributor in Great Britain, to also handle whole-goods and parts distribution throughout Ireland. The appointment results from a mutual agreement between Argo Tractors, D&S Machinery in Dublin and H Fulton Tractors, Dungiven to bring former distribution arrangements to an end. […]

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The soil solutions specialist

30 May , 2017  

Raymond Pogue Soil Solutions has been at the forefront of improving soil performance on farms across the province of Ulster for three decades. Based near Dungannon, the company is run by Raymond Pogue, designer of the Pogue Soil Aerator. Having initially specialised in animal health and dairy hygiene products, Raymond decided to go down the […]

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IFA calls on the trade to pass through drop in fertiliser prices

26 May , 2017  

IFA Inputs Project Team Leader John Coughlan has called on the trade to immediately pass through the significant drop in wholesale fertiliser prices to farmers. Coughlan said, “International wholesale CAN prices have fallen by €30 to €35/t over recent weeks. However, many farmers are not seeing this as importers and many of the larger merchants […]

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The number one New Holland dealer

26 May , 2017  

The champagne corks were popping in the Bandon and Ballincollig premises of MC&S Agri Sales in March 2016 when it was announced that they had taken the top spot in New Holland’s ‘Tractor Dealer of the Year’ award for 2015. The New Holland Dealer of the Year Awards are part of an ongoing programme to […]