Duffy’s Farm, formerly Duffy Potatoes, is a young and vibrant potato and fruit & veg supplier based in Buncrana, Co. Donegal. The company has come a long way in just two years as managing director Christopher Duffy explains. The 27-year-old’s hard work, diligence, foresight and ambition were recognised when he was chosen as the Best […]
KC Agri Ltd offer the most extensive range of agricultural contracting services and solutions for farmers and landowners from the Hook Peninsula to New Ross and the surrounding area. Irish Tractor sat down with Kevin Creane to reflect on their years in business. With over three decades of farming experience, Wexford based KC Agri Ltd […]
In practically all walks of life, if you stand still, you will get left behind. You have to move with the times and, more often than not, that mean embracing new technology, new ideas and new strategies. The recent developments at Xtra-Vision is a clear case of technology driven obsolescence. Thurles-based Mid Tipp Mart certainly […]
For over a century, Gilligan Meats have reared high-quality, award-winning beef on the family farm in County Roscommon. Twenty-five years ago, they began butchering and selling their own succulent produce, thereby providing a complete service from farm to fork. We travelled to their base in Four Mile House on the outskirts of Roscommon town and […]
Dan Donovan & Co. Ltd. has been supplying customers from the Lee Valley / West Cork region with unrivalled agri services, general merchant, fuel and grocery solutions for almost seven decades. We met up with general manager Joe O’Herlihy to find out more about this wide-ranging, long-serving family-run business, which has become an inherent part […]
With more than 50 years in business to fall back on, Paddy Barron Agri Ltd is a family owned and operated firm carrying out agricultural contracting in County Waterford. Irish Tractor & Agri magazine caught up with proprietor Paddy Barron to find out why his customers keep coming back for more. The name Paddy Barron […]
For 30 years now, Scott’s On-farm Services in Comber, Co Down have been leading the way in their core business of Cattle Hoof Trimming and Freeze Branding. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with company owner Brian Scott to find out all about his company which are sole UK and Ireland agents for the SOS […]
The Boyes family have been in dairy for nearly a century. Last year, they took the decision to milk their 350-strong Pennygate Herd three times a day, which has resulted in increased milk yield and an improvement in the overall health of the herd. The Boyes’ have been milking cows in Moira since 1921 when […]
Cavanagh Free Range Eggs Ltd recently celebrated winning an Irish Quality Food and Drink Award in the Eggs category. It’s the latest prestigious accolade to come the Co. Fermanagh company’s way, having also received a gold star at the 2014 Great Taste Awards. Having travelled to Dublin’s Mansion House for the glittering 2015 Irish Quality […]
Foulksmills Store in Co. Wexford is a one-stop shop for all your agri, building, hardware, DIY and fuel needs. The former co-op has received tremendous support from the local community since it was taken over four years ago by brothers Anthony and Pat Roche. Foulksmills Store opened its doors on August 29 2011, some eight […]
