The Agricultural Markets Task Force (AMTF), which was set up in January 2016 in response to the growing crisis in the agriculture sector, has today presented its report to EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan. The Task Force was chaired by Cees Veerman, former Minister for Agriculture in the Netherlands, and comprised of twelve independent experts. […]
As the pioneer of whole-tree harvesting in Ireland, Worrell Harvesting Ltd. is experiencing a dramatic increase in demand for its services. We caught up with founder Kenneth Worrell at his Ballybrittas, County Laois base to find out more about recent developments at his progressive operation. With the demand for wood energy biomass on the rise […]
If your looking to buy a used tractor, look no further than Nephin Tractors and Machinery Ltd. The Mayo-based company specialises in the sales and export of quality second hand tractors and agricultural machinery. Proprietor Colm Moyles offers all the services his customers require including delivery, overseas export and shipping. The country’s export sectors are […]
Agricultural contractors take out the hassle and strain of getting through a mountain of work during the course of the year. Financially, it also makes sense to hire in a contractor to do the necessary work throughout the various seasons, which range from ploughing, reseeding, maize, slurry and muck spreading, silage and baling to name […]
The Case IH Optum 300 CVX has been voted international ‘Tractor of the Year 2017’ award winner, chosen from a shortlist of seven models assessed by an independent jury of 25 specialist agricultural equipment journalists. The seven models from which the winner was chosen were: Fendt 516 Vario Case IH Optum 300 CVX Deutz-Fahr 6215 […]
Celebrating over 25 years in business, Abraham Tree Maintenance in Waringstown, Co. Armagh covers a wide area with a team of experienced tree surgeons and support staff who can take care of all your tree felling, pruning, shaping, crown reduction and removal needs. Health & Safety manager Rowland Chapman explains more. Abraham Tree Maintenance has […]
Jim Farrell Agricultural Contractors have been providing their customers with an excellent service for more than 20 years now, so Irish Tractor & Agri decided it was time to catch up with one of the men behind the Westmeath-based agri outfit. Success breeds success. The old saying certainly seems to be the case when you […]
The current price of grain has become major concern amongst farmers as the world market continues to be a volatile area. Farming is dictated by the world market whether it be the price of milk or cereals and the current price has left it very difficult for farmers to make a living. For this month’s […]
Down through the decades, the Cotter family in Cappoquin, Co Waterford has earned itself a stellar reputation for the work they’ve carried out in agricultural contracting all over the local region. Second generation farmer Kieran Cotter told us more. Since the 1960s, the Cotter family name has been synonymous with excellence in agricultural contracting and […]
The first Kubota M7001 tractors have arrived at Mulchrone Bros Ltd in Westport, Co. Mayo and are expected to take the Irish market by storm. Available in three different models – the 130hp M7131, 150hp M7151 and 170hp M7171 – the new series is ideal for carrying out a wide range of jobs on both […]
