Features

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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Declan Nerney to headline 10th Anniversary Knockbridge Vintage Rally

29 Aug , 2016  

The 10th Annual Knockbridge Vintage Day and Working Rally will take place on Sunday, 11 September in Knockbridge just outside Dundalk, Co. Louth. Gates will open to the public at 1pm. There’ll be lots to keep everyone entertained, be they young or old, and a very enjoyable family day out is guaranteed. The list of […]

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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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Markethill – the farming hub

24 Aug , 2016  

Livestock marts have been part of our history for well over a century or more and they have grown into so much more than just a place for farmers to sell their cattle, sheep and pigs. Marts bring the farming community together as many a tale of the previous week’s going-ons have been told time […]

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“The key is not to make the same mistake twice!”

23 Aug , 2016  

Robin Talbot is the fourth generation of his family to live and farm in Coole, Ballacolla, Co Laois. A commercial beef and suckler farmer, he produces quality cattle for the Irish and European markets. Benjamin Talbot, Robin’s great grandfather, was the first Talbot to live in Coole, arriving around 1870, when he took on the rent […]

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Zetor, Merlo and Komatsu share stage at Ploughing Championships

22 Aug , 2016  

Zetor, Merlo and Komatsu distributor, McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill and Rathcoole, will be promoting the diverse, one-stop nature of their product offering on their stand at the forthcoming National Ploughing Championships. On show will be the new 160hp, six-cylinder, heavy-duty Zetor Crystal in a line-up likely also to include a Forterra 150HD, Proxima 120 and […]

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Economic Minister Simon Hamilton test drives new Blaney loader concept

22 Aug , 2016  

Co Antrim manufacturing company, Blaney were delighted to welcome Economy Minister Simon Hamilton to their Ahoghill HQ on Wednesday 10th August.  Minister Hamilton was pleased to hear more about Blaney’s engineering expertise and vision for growth and job creation through expansion of their existing companies Quad-X, Blaney Agri and Blaney Gears, and the launch of […]

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A top class contracting service

19 Aug , 2016  

It takes a lot of hard work, commitment and dedication to run a successful agricultural contracting business. Thurles-based Paddy Ryan of Paddy Jerry Ltd Agricultural Contractors revealed to Irish Tractor & Agri magazine how they have established a reputation which is second to none. Artificial Christmas trees are all well and good but you can’t […]

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PF Trailers: built to last

18 Aug , 2016  

Trailers are the unsung heroes of any industry that they are involved in. All credit usually goes to the vehicle that is pulling them, but one cannot fulfil its role without the other. Manufacturers have realised this and there are more durable and technically advanced trailers in every aspect of business, farming or commercial use. […]

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