Brian Murphy Agri Ltd is a leading agricultural contracting firm based in Kinvara, Co. Galway. Specialising in baling, slurry spreading, excavation, reseeding, hedge-cutting and fencing, it offers a comprehensive service to a large customer-base. Trading since 2004, the family-run business became a limited company two years ago and continues to go from strength to strength. […]
Nora and Connie Sheehan of Bord Bia approved Lisna-G Farm – which is located in Castletownroche, Mallow, Co Cork – specialise in fresh cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage and potatoes. When Nora Sheehan was sounded out about taking on the role of chairperson of the North Cork IFA Potato Committee she had to think long and hard […]
Athenry tyre dealer Kevin Burke Tyres has been awarded Michelin Exelagri dealer status for its agricultural tyre business. In becoming only the fourth Exelagri dealer in Ireland, the Galway firm is the first to service customers along the west coast and joins a select group which includes Nolan Tyres in Ballon, Carlow and Cork dealers […]
David Parker of Wexford company Parker Dairy Services is proud of his long association with ‘Irish success story’ Dairymaster. He talked us through the products and services he supplies to his loyal customer base in the south east of the country. Dairymaster is renowned as a world leader in dairy equipment manufacturing and has reached this position in […]
Since setting up shop in 2009, Animal Farmacy with headquarters in Co Kilkenny has grown to become one of Ireland’s largest and most successful livestock health stores, supporting farmers with free delivery across the country thanks to their unique business model. Rob McOwan, the company’s head of operations told us more about what they have to offer and why he believes so […]
Thomas Flynn & Sons Ltd, situated at Junction 14, The Downs, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, is a family owned – customer focused business established over 36 years and specialising in four different but complimentary sectors. Marketing Manager Paddy Marsh told us more. Since its establishment in 1980, Thomas Flynn & Sons Ltd has steadily grown to […]
The potato plays a massive part in Irish history as it is the food most commonly associated with this country for obvious reasons. For centuries, potatoes have been the main part our diet and even today, where there are so many different choices of foods to choose from, the potato is still as popular as […]
At William Scanlan DairyTech, they bring world class dairy technology to your farm. The Cappoquin, Co Waterford-based family-run business can advise you on Dairy Equipment Design, Planning & Installation. Director Richard Scanlan tells us that no stone is left unturned when it comes to customer service. In 1969 William Scanlan began installing and servicing Alfa […]
The good work that farmers do more often than not goes unrecognised, but there are certain competitions out there that celebrate the work being done in the agricultural industry. The Zurich Farm Insurance Farming Independent Farmer of the Year Awards are all about recognising and rewarding the very best in Irish Farming. The Awards are […]
Celebrating 50 years in business, Riddell Bros. are one of Northern Ireland’s premier suppliers of new and used tractors and agricultural machinery, holding main agencies for Valtra, Tuff Mac and Hi-Spec. We dropped into their well-appointed Maghera, Londonderry base to find out more about the proud history and current well-being of this exceptional family business […]
