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Clonfert Farm – a perfect place to explore 

1 Apr , 2026  

A family-run Irish farm with a difference, Clonfert Pet Farm in Kildare is certainly all about the animals that live there and it was telling that this exceptional and unique enterprise came up trumps at the 2025 Family Business Awards.  Animals and family are to the front and centre of everything that Clonfert Farm is all about. Located in the heart of the […]

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Farmers know Cavan Autotrac have got their back! 

25 Mar , 2026  

When it comes to looking after the vehicle and machinery needs of farmers, nobody does it better or more comprehensively than Cavan Autotrac, who have every base covered.  Sourcing and supplying an extensive range of new and used tractors, agri machinery, jeeps, vans, parts and much more besides – backed by unbeatable service levels – […]

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Ethvan: the industry leader in agri construction 

18 Mar , 2026  

Proven specialists in Poultry housing, but synonymous with the delivery of a diverse range of construction solutions nationwide, Ethvan Ltd. is a fully-insured and CE-certified industry-leading agricultural, commercial and industrial building contractor operating north and south of the border from its base in Castlefinn, County Donegal.  Firmly established across the construction industry as a leading […]

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A champion service from Cotterell Agri 

11 Mar , 2026  

Operating out of Tullogher in County Kilkenny, Cotterell Agri is an industry-leading, second-generation agricultural contracting business fronted by brothers John and Steve Cotterell. The Cotterells have been delivering unbeatable services for coming up on half a century and, with the former being an All-Ireland ploughing champion, farmers know they are in good hands!  All-Ireland intermediate […]

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Minister delivers Mid-Term Review of the 2023-2027 National Forestry Programme 

10 Mar , 2026  

Minister of State for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Michael Healy-Rae TD, announced the results of the Mid-Term Review (MTR) of the Forestry Programme 2023-2027.  Minister Healy-Rae said: “I am delighted to announce the results of my Department’s Mid-Term Review of our Forestry Programme. We have undertaken a thorough review of our existing schemes and […]

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The steel erecting and cladding specialists 

4 Mar , 2026  

Perse Steel is a family-run business specialising in steel erecting and cladding for farm and industrial buildings. Trading for just two years, the Castledermot, Co. Kildare-based firm has hit the ground running with a growing list of successfully completed projects.  While Perse Steel is still in its infancy, father-and-son Stephen and Conor Perse are second […]

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D&B Hicks makes successful switch to John Deere 

25 Feb , 2026  

D&B Hicks Agri Contracts in Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh made the switchover to John Deere last year and haven’t looked back since.  When father-and-son Barry and David Hicks sought to freshen up their New Holland fleet in the summer of 2024, they couldn’t find the long wheel base models they wanted. Thankfully, they didn’t have to […]

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Efficiency always to the fore at Liston Family Dairy Farm 

18 Feb , 2026  

Fronted by Farmer of the Year award winner Fiachra Liston, Liston Family Dairy Farm is a progressive and forward-thinking third-generation dairy enterprise located in the heart of County Limerick. The productivity and efficiency of this increasingly streamlined operation was greatly enhanced by the recent installation of a game-changing 54-unit Dairymaster Swiftflo Rotary parlour.  The Liston […]

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€27 million funding for Fishery Harbour Centres and public marine infrastructure announced

16 Feb , 2026  

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Fisheries and the Marine at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Timmy Dooley TD, has announced the allocation of €27 million for capital projects in Ireland’s publicly-owned harbours through the 2026 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure […]

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An agri service with a difference 

11 Feb , 2026  

Boherash Agri Services Ltd is a multi-faceted agricultural services provider based in Glanworth, Co. Cork and serving the Munster region.  “We’re not your typical agri contractor,” says Ollie Clifford, who runs the business along with his brother Jack.  A quick look at the list of services offered confirms as much. They encompass everything from tractor […]