The Royal Dublin Society has officially opened applications for the 2026 RDS Agriculture & Rural Awards, celebrating the outstanding contributions of individuals, farm families and organisations driving sustainable economic, environmental and social development across Ireland’s agricultural and rural communities. Formerly known as the RDS Sustainability Awards, the refreshed programme continues the RDS’s long-standing commitment to […]
Since the introduction of GRIMME machinery to Ireland, the farm machinery manufacturer has gone from strength to strength thanks to its cutting-edge potato, sugar beet and vegetable technology, and superior aftersales service. GRIMME Ireland was established in 2012 to support GRIMME customers for parts, sales and service in Ireland. Since relocating to a state-of-the-art premises […]
Through a focus on reliable products, attentive aftersales service, and a dedicated team with strong technical knowledge, Meath Farm Machinery has become a respected name in agricultural machinery in Ireland. 46 years since its founding, this family-owned business continues to support farmers through its depots in Navan, Cavan, and Dundalk. Founded on principles of service, […]
High standards in crop quality, sustainability and farm management are at the heart of Dairygold Agri Business’s Malting Barley Programme, and these qualities are very much in evidence among the four regional winners of the 2025 Dairygold Malting Barley Competition. Drawn from across Cork and neighbouring Tipperary, this year’s regional finalists showcase the diversity of […]
With the seeds of its genesis having been sown more than half a century ago, AG Ross Agri Ltd. is an exceptional third-generation family-run business providing a complete range of prompt and professional contracting services to farmers in North Cork. They’ve always operated a progressive, customer-focused enterprise so it’s no surprise to learn that AG […]
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Michael Healy-Rae TD and Minister Martin Heydon, have announced a new Reconstitution Scheme for private forest owners affected by Storm Darragh and Storm Éowyn. Minister Healy-Rae stated: “Storms Darragh and Éowyn have inflicted significant […]
Since 1922, Salesian Agricultural College Pallaskenry has been specialising in training students in the agricultural practices. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant touched base with its Principal Derek O’Donoghue to find out all the latest on Ireland’s premier working agri college. Situated on a 550-acre estate of lush golden vale farmland, adjacent to the picturesque Shannon […]
GA Agri Plant & Forestry Services Ltd in Mountrath, Co. Laois is a second-generation family business that provides an exceptional service to farmers and private forest owners. Founded in the late 1990s by Ger Abbott, the company is now fronted by his 26-year-old son George who is eager to keep it on an upward trajectory. […]
Cahir Mart in Co. Tipperary is one of Ireland’s leading livestock marts with sheep, cattle and calf sales every week. Established in 1958 by a group of local farmers, Cahir Mart comes alive every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday when buyers and sellers from far and wide converge for the popular sheep, cattle and calf sales. […]
John Dixon Plant Hire Ltd marked 45 years in business by winning the prestigious ‘Best Agri Supplier of the Year’ accolade at the 2025 Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards. It’s wonderful recognition for the Killucan, Co. Westmeath-based family-run business which has grown into one of the leading road rail, plant hire and agriculture suppliers in […]
