For agricultural contractors this is a quiet time of the year ahead of the madness that the summer usually brings. The winter months bring about the opportunity for contractors to carry out any maintenance work necessary as they get set for the busy period ahead. However, there are some contractors who are kept busy all […]
McIlroy’s Chickens in Coleraine, Co Derry produces 600,000 broilers annually for Moy Park and Marks & Spencer. It was also the first poultry farm in Northern Ireland to become completely carbon neutral, so we spoke to Graham McIlroy to find out more. In the short space of seven years, Graham McIlroy has opened up three […]
Coming up on 10 years in business, Conal’s Tree Services Ltd has gone from strength to strength to become the premier tree surgery and tree maintenance company in Ireland. Conal Thomas, the man behind it all, filled us in on his business and the high standards that it has set. Set up in 2007 by […]
Taylors (Fyfin) Ltd is a family run business committed to the highest standard and quality. From humble beginnings as a potato merchant to being one of the market leaders in the animal feed industry, the company’s growth is testament to hard work, dedication and putting their customers first. For 65 years Taylors (Fyfin) Ltd, which is based […]
From its central base in Lispole, TMP Repairs Ltd. (Tractor, Machinery & Plant Repairs) provides customers in County Kerry with a comprehensive on-site repairs service, covering everything from tyres and hydraulics to engines, gearboxes and welding. We caught up with the driving force behind the business, Bryan O’Sullivan, to find out more about this exceptional […]
Synonymous with Massey Ferguson for over 30 years, Martin’s Garage in Bailieboro, Co. Cavan is recognised as one of the leading farm machinery dealerships in the country. Sales director Ronnie Martin explains more. Martin’s Garage Bailieboro Ltd was established in 1969 by the late Freddie Martin who initially carried out repairs on a wide range […]
Shortlisted for the 2014 Contractor of the Year at the inaugural Farming Independent/Zurich Insurance awards, father and son team Eugene and Garrett Headon of Eugene Headon Farmers & Agricultural Contractors boast a proven track record and can be trusted to get the job done. The Farmer of the Year Awards seeks to reward excellence in […]
EC Pratt & Co Ltd has been catering for the needs of farmers and gardeners alike in the midlands and beyond for over 40 years. Managing director Edwin Pratt explains more. A leading supplier of farm and garden machinery and equipment, milking machines and spare parts, EC Pratt & Co Ltd was founded in 1975 […]
David Harry Kelly is carving a niche for himself as one of the country’s up and coming horse trainers. Irish Tractor & Agri magazine met up with the Fethard-based horse man to discover how he has earned a reputation as having a real knack for getting the best out of his charges. Having cut his […]
In the short space of three years, Suir Sprayers Ltd in Co Waterford has been earning a glowing reputation to the point where it’s now an award-winning company. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with co-owner John Lynch to find out what they’ve been doing right. 2013 may not have been the most ideal time […]
