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Cork agri contractor Jonathan Crowley is on the case!

17 Jun , 2026  

Synonymous with his stunning fleet of immaculate Case tractors and mighty McHale baling outfit, Bantry contractor Jonathan Crowley is known far and wide as a man who is always good to his word – one of the many reasons why his services have been in big demand for more than a decade and a half! […]

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Building success from the ground up  

10 Jun , 2026  

Operating out of south Kilkenny, Cahill Fabrication & Construction specialises in steel fabrication, shed erecting and concrete work. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant caught up with Sean Cahill recently to hear all about this thriving venture in the south east – from its origins to the projects it currently has on the books.  Business is […]

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Ashleigh Farms embracing innovation excellence 

3 Jun , 2026  

Among the top-performing farms in Europe, producing up to 35 pigs per sow per year, Ashleigh Farms is a third-generation pig farm in West Waterford that places a major emphasis on innovation, sustainability, self-efficiency and animal welfare. Hands-on director Jason McGrath discusses some of the later innovations.  The unique and inspirational Ashleigh Farms journey to date […]

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Hernon Plant & Civils closes in on 10-year milestone  

27 May , 2026  

Coming up on 10 years in business, Hernon Plant & Civils Ltd in Milltown, Co Galway, has carved a strong reputation in land reclamation, land drainage, civil engineering, road construction and pipeline work. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant recently caught up with Managing Director Stephen Hernon to explore the story behind the company, its journey over the last decade […]

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Guiness Farms: a multi-faceted operation 

20 May , 2026  

Guiness Farms Ltd / R.A Livingstone & Son merges dairy, beef, poultry and agricultural contracting service enterprises into one successful farming operation in Caledon, Co. Tyrone.  Established in 2020 by father-and-son Randal (Alexander) and Jack Livingstone, the farm encompasses approximately 700 acres, most of which is leased. While the farm spans three different counties – […]

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M&S Machinery putting New Holland on the map 

13 May , 2026  

Operating out of Cashel in County Tipperary, M&S Machinery has been named by New Holland as Irish Dealer of the Year for the past two years. We touched base with Paudie Slattery to find out more about this exceptional family business’ longstanding loyalty to the New Holland marque as well as the extensive array of products and […]

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Wicklow Calf Company – family business par excellence 

6 May , 2026  

As a business that prides itself most on being family-run, Wicklow Calf Company was delighted to be a finalist in the 2025 Irish Family Business Awards which took place at the Johnstown House Estate, Enfield, Co. Meath on October 30.  Ireland’s No. 1 one-stop calf shop, Wicklow Calf Company was shortlisted for the prestigious Agri […]

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Brian’s excellent farm management skills recognised 

29 Apr , 2026  

Carlow man Brian Fitzpatrick, who has been running a thriving family dairy enterprise in County Kildare for the past six years, picked up the prestigious Career Farm Management Award at the 2025 Young Farmer of the Year Awards. Brian was not slow to dedicate the award to the entire team working alongside him at Castlefarm […]

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Phil Bennis & Sons celebrates 40 years of excellence 

22 Apr , 2026  

Celebrating 40 years in business, Phil Bennis & Sons Ltd is a leading name in the supply and installation of quality equipment to the pig industry.  Based in Patrickswell, Co. Limerick, the family-run business sources and imports state-of-the-art equipment and machinery from around the world for supply to some of Ireland’s most successful meat and pig producers. Having […]

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Premium potatoes and produce from Valleyview Farm 

8 Apr , 2026  

Valleyview Farm is a family-run enterprise in Riverstick, Co. Cork renowned for producing premium potatoes, seasonal vegetables and free-range eggs.  Passionate about producing and supplying products of the highest quality, Jason Bryan runs the farm along with his wife Helga and five children, one full-time employee, one part-time employee and seasonal workers. Jason and Helga’s oldest […]