The story of Ballycoose Farm in County Antrim is a gripping one. The Tweed family has been synonymous with farming this land for over four-and-a-half centuries and current owner Campbell Tweed OBE is widely regarded as one of Northern Ireland’s premier sheep farmers. As well as producing premium sheep, the spectacular farm has also been […]
B&D Sheds Ltd is a leading fabricator and erector of farm buildings based in Skibbereen, Co. Cork. The family-run business has the knowledge and experience to build sheds of all sizes and budgets. Established in 2008 by Bernard O’Donovan and Donal Kelly to cater for the then booming slatted shed sector, B&D Sheds has been […]
The disposal of category one meat and bonemeal is the single largest issue facing the rendering industry on a daily basis. It is a complex industry that requires every ‘T’ to be crossed and every ‘I’ to be dotted before a business can perform its duties. The legislation regarding the collection of fallen animals has […]
Enniscorthy Farm Systems Ltd (EFS) is a market leader in the supply and fitting of dairy and cattle housing equipment. Founded in 1998 by Ibar Murphy and Peter Prendergast, the company supplies a wide range of products, including DeLaval milking equipment. The business partners acquired the renowned DeLaval brand following the closure of Roche & […]
Celebrating a decade in business, VK Agri Recycling has established itself as the leading recycler of black plastic and other unwanted farmyard materials in Connacht. We caught up with founder / proprietor Vincent Kearney to find out more about this outstanding, IFFPG-endorsed operation. Formed in 2006, VK Agri Recycling is a licensed contractor of the […]
At Monaghan-based DM Tours they’ll take the hassle out of organising your ideal agricultural trip. Your journey is planned by professionals with years of experience and nothing is left to chance because Managing Director, Damian McKenna, understands every aspect of the agricultural tour business from the ground up. It is by accident rather than design […]
Loane Agri Contractors of Aughnacloy have built up a strong client base and a reputation for high quality work, delivering results to the customers satisfaction. Wilfred Loane elaborated on the services they provide in conversation with Irish Tractor & Agri. A long-established business, Loane Agri Contractors is family run and specialises in all aspects of […]
Co Louth man Paul Maguire and his family have been farming for generations now, so Irish Tractor & Agri felt it was time to catch up with the man himself to find out more about his unique farm. So far as sheep farms go, Maguire Family Farm is far from your typical one. Situated along […]
When it comes to tree removal and cutting, few outfits are more professional and reliable than Cedar Tree Services up in Co Donegal. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with company co-owner Jason McDaid to learn more about the business. The tree service industry is one of those where safety is paramount and for Donegal […]
For seven decades, the Gowing family in Killeigh, County Offaly has been providing superb agri contracting services to farming families in the local community. We travelled to the midlands and caught up with Richard Gowing, known locally as Frankie to discuss the history and current well-being of this exceptional enterprise. Gowing Agri Contractors is an […]
