Robin Talbot is the fourth generation of his family to live and farm in Coole, Ballacolla, Co Laois. A commercial beef and suckler farmer, he produces quality cattle for the Irish and European markets. Benjamin Talbot, Robin’s great grandfather, was the first Talbot to live in Coole, arriving around 1870, when he took on the rent […]
It takes a lot of hard work, commitment and dedication to run a successful agricultural contracting business. Thurles-based Paddy Ryan of Paddy Jerry Ltd Agricultural Contractors revealed to Irish Tractor & Agri magazine how they have established a reputation which is second to none. Artificial Christmas trees are all well and good but you can’t […]
Trailers are the unsung heroes of any industry that they are involved in. All credit usually goes to the vehicle that is pulling them, but one cannot fulfil its role without the other. Manufacturers have realised this and there are more durable and technically advanced trailers in every aspect of business, farming or commercial use. […]
Hauliers take great care in the appearance of their fleet of trucks as they are not only vehicles, but they can be many drivers ‘homes’ for a long period of time. Attention to detail is something that many truckers pride themselves on and to say that some trucks are eye-catching would be an understatement. Great […]
Ireland is known for its greenery whether it be grass or trees, the colour green is synonymous with this country. The beautiful emerald isle as many tourists describe can be seen in all its splendour throughout the 12 months of the year. However, as we all know, trees can grow in the most awkward of […]
Simms Contracts is a County Armagh based family business which provides first-class silage contracting and agri building services. We travelled to Poyntzpass and caught up with Colin Simms to find out more about this exceptional operation. For over three decades, Simms Contracts has become synonymous with providing outstanding silage contracting solutions at a keen price. […]
Operating out of Quinagh, Co Carlow, Gilbert Straw Sales services the west of the country. We met up with proprietor Alan Gilbert to take a closer look at this growing operation and found out that quality of product is paramount to him. Looking for premium quality straw and hay? Look no further than Gilbert Straw […]
Between sister companies Electrical Dairy Services Ltd. and Electrical Generator & Pump Services Ltd., Tipperary man Gerard Cantwell has been providing farmers throughout the Munster and Leinster regions with a wide range of vital services for the best part of three decades. We visited his busy base in Thurles to find out more. Electrical Dairy […]
The adverse weather conditions in Ireland mean that we have to deal with all sorts throughout the year, but wind and rain are a common feature on this island. Ireland has had more than its fair share of rain over the last few months, which has played havoc with the farming community as not only […]
Treepro Ltd of Bandon, Co Cork have positioned themselves as the ideal solution for all tree surgery needs. Managing Director Francis O’Driscoll and his highly skilled team pride themselves on being professional, efficient and always meeting deadlines. Treepro Ltd are experienced, professional, highly technical and customer focused tree surgeons, with an in depth understanding and […]
