Smith Bros Agri Contractors Ltd in Tierworker, Co. Meath is a second-generation family business that provides an exceptional service to a large and loyal customer-base in counties Meath, Cavan and Louth. From their base near Kells on the Meath-Cavan border, brothers Padraig and Andrew Smith offer a wide range of high-quality contracting services, including pit and baled silage, […]
Celebrating 160 years in business, Smyths Daleside is the leading animal feed manufacturer in the North West of Ireland with a renowned reputation and history of producing high quality animal feeds. Based in Ballindrait, Lifford, Co. Donegal, Smyths Daleside boasts a stellar track record for achieving champion standards in manufacturing the highest quality animal feeds […]
From its base in Lemybrien, County Waterford, Dermot Kiely Construction Ltd. has established itself as one of Munster’s premier farm building contractors. As the business enters its 21st year, we sat down with Dermot to discuss the past, present and future of this industry-leading operation. Having initially worked alongside his father, John, Dermot Kiely set up […]
Paddy Whelan & Son in Moone, Co. Kildare is a one-stop shop for all your farm road building, equine and stock fencing, quarry stone, groundwork and landscaping requirements. Trading for over 50 years, the father-and-son operation has earned an enviable reputation for providing top-quality, value-for-money products and services to the agricultural and equine sectors. Founder […]
Based in Usk, Colbinstown, Co Kildare, Ross & Mark Barrett Agri & Plant Hire is a leading family-run agricultural contractor which covers the full range of services for its customers. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant caught up with Mark Barrett to discuss the ins and outs of the business, its impressive fleet and the experienced team behind the work. […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
