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 […]
Hiab, part of Cargotec, is introducing new LOGLIFT 140Z and 150Z forestry cranes in connection to KWF exhibition in Germany. The new models have been designed taking into consideration safety, performance and comfort as well as durability and low lifetime costs. The lifting capacity of the new crane series varies between 14-15tm “We have designed […]
From a farming background, Colin Bowe is an up-and-coming racehorse trainer based near Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. He is particularly well-known on the Point-to-Point circuit, being a three-time National Handlers’ Point-to-Point champion. The 41-year-old set up Colin Bowe Racing Ltd in the townland of Kiltealy after learning his trade with both Jim Bolger and Aidan O’Brien. […]
