For some, farming is second nature. It flows through the veins; it’s part of the DNA. Limerick brothers Alan and Shane Ruttle are two such individuals. Although aged just 32, Alan has already accumulated decades of experience working the land, having started farming when he was a young boy. We travelled to Askeaton in County […]
Laurence Pierce (Wool Merchants) Ltd has been trading for over 150 years and is currently headed up by father-and-son Vincent and David Pierce. Based in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, the family-run business has expanded its operations in recent years with the acquisition of Ilyich Wool Washers Ltd in Belarus and wool intake points in Croatia and […]
JCB has launched new Loadall AGRI Pro telescopic handlers featuring a World-first transmission that combines the best characteristics of powershift and hydrostatic drives. The unique DualTech VT transmission features in the 7m premium-specification JCB 531-70, 536-70 and 541-70 AGRI Pro handlers, which have lift capacities of 3.1 tonnes, 3.6 tonnes and 4.1 tonnes. JCB Chief […]
John Deere is prepared today to lead European customers seamlessly through the upcoming transition from Stage IV to anticipated Stage V regulations with proven experience and expertise. The current line-up of John Deere engines equipped with DPF technology are Stage V capable, which makes the transition easy for John Deere customers. One of the significant impacts of Stage […]
Two completely new tractors in the Massey Ferguson MF 6700 Series, which offer maximum powers of 120hp in the MF 6712 and 130hp in the MF 6713, are the largest, most powerful models in its Global Series of sturdy and straight-forward, all-purpose tractors. “The MF 6700 Series is the culmination of Massey Ferguson’s significant investment […]
Take the stress out of transporting your pedigree livestock by contacting MD Workman Ltd. The welfare of your animals is the Monaghan based company’s number one priority when it comes to their international livestock transport service. Transporting live animals requires special attention and MD Workman always live up to their promise to ensure that, during […]
From the construction of Agricultural Sheds and Storage Solutions through to Industrial Units, A Cloke & Sons Ltd’s impressive portfolio showcases build projects at their very best. A Cloke & Sons Ltd’s background in agricultural buildings spans back to 1979 when Andy Cloke established the business and since then they have developed an envious reputation […]
The Craig family have been farming from their base up in Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal for a quarter of a century now, so Irish Tractor & Agri felt it was time to catch up with a member of the clan. Farming and family is a combination has always gone hand in hand together in this country […]
John Deere’s new top-of-the-range 845hp 8800i self-propelled forage harvester with HarvestLab constituent sensing, triple mower-conditioner (TMC) and 6M & 6R Series Stage IV tractors will be demonstrated at FTMTA Grass & Muck 2016 in May, alongside the established F440R fixed chamber round baler and C440R wrapping baler. The 8000 Series self-propelled forage harvesters – recently […]
Mizen Rovers GAA Club have been the named as FBD’s Community Champions for Change following a nationwide search as part of the FBD Champions for Change programme – a major national farm safety and awareness initiative. The group which is focused on highlighting safety in their community is calling for the establishment of a dedicated […]
