Coming up on 30 years in business, William Lee Agri in Co Fermanagh continues to provide the full range of services in farming and agriculture. Irish Tractor & Agri spoke to the man himself about his extensive Massey Ferguson fleet as well as the services they have to offer. They do things right in Bellanaleck. […]
Cashel Blue is Ireland’s first and finest blue cheese, having been produced on the Grubb family’s dairy farm at Beechmount, Fethard, Co. Tipperary since the early 1980s. Cashel Blue is a multi-awarding brand which is stocked by all the major retailers and cheese shops. Husband-and-wife Louis and Jane Grubb began making their now famous Irish […]
The agricultural industry has suffered its fair share of tragedies over the years as fatal accidents have taken many before their time. Health & Safety is paramount on a farm these days and there is a lot more attention paid to this area in modern times than there was in times gone past. A Co […]
Farming in Ireland has been the mainstay of the economy for thousands of years and even though the reliance on the agricultural industry for everyday living is not as strong as it used to be, it still plays a massive part in our lives. There are approximately 139,800 family farms in Ireland with an average […]
Murnaghan Tyres is an exceptional family-run business which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. We popped into their modern depot in the beautiful Cooley peninsula and caught up with John and Martin Jnr. to discuss the history of this outstanding operation as well as the wide range of products and services offered to customers across […]
Farming for generations, the Shortalls in Stradbally, Co Laois have been keeping their family’s proud tradition going strong. Irish Tractor & Agri spoke to Martin Shortall to find out about his John Deere fleet and what he has been up to as of late. Family and farming have gone hand-in-hand in this country for generations and as far as […]
Wicklow Rapeseed Oil has earned itself a fine reputation since it first hit the store shelves two years ago. Irish Tractor & Agri spoke to its founder Keith Symes to learn all about the brand’s quality and its quick rise to success. Going out on your own may well have been somewhat risky for many Irish farmers back in 2013, but for Keith Symes the right ingredients to start his own […]
Despite being just three years in existence, Dúnmasc Genetics are no strangers to award success. The progressive business was nominated in two categories at this year’s Agrinusiness Awards while their roll of honour also includes the 2015 Emerging New Business (SSA Awards) and Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (Laois) accolades. On Tuesday, December 8th last the cream […]
Part of the fabric of life in the dairy stronghold of Duhallow since 1928, North Cork Creameries Ltd was among the winners at the 2015 Quality Food and Drinks Awards ceremony which took place in Dublin’s Mansion House in September. Suppliers of high quality milk products, including milk powders, rennet casein, sweet cream butter, whey […]
Celebrating 40 years in business, PJ Dore & Co Ltd are pumps and irrigation systems specialists. The Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick-based company designs, supplies and installs a wide range of pumping and irrigation systems for domestic, agricultural, commercial, industrial and sporting applications all over Ireland. From a farming background, PJ began his working life as an […]
