The Kepak Group is one of Europe’s foremost food processing companies. Celebrating 35 years in business in 2016, the Group has grown to employ 2,000 staff. Kepak has come a long way since the late Noel Keating, who had a butcher shop in The Liberties in central Dublin, formed the company in Clonee, Co. Meath […]
For some, farming is second nature. It flows through the veins; it’s part of the DNA. Limerick brothers Alan and Shane Ruttle are two such individuals. Although aged just 32, Alan has already accumulated decades of experience working the land, having started farming when he was a young boy. We travelled to Askeaton in County […]
Laurence Pierce (Wool Merchants) Ltd has been trading for over 150 years and is currently headed up by father-and-son Vincent and David Pierce. Based in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, the family-run business has expanded its operations in recent years with the acquisition of Ilyich Wool Washers Ltd in Belarus and wool intake points in Croatia and […]
Take the stress out of transporting your pedigree livestock by contacting MD Workman Ltd. The welfare of your animals is the Monaghan based company’s number one priority when it comes to their international livestock transport service. Transporting live animals requires special attention and MD Workman always live up to their promise to ensure that, during […]
From the construction of Agricultural Sheds and Storage Solutions through to Industrial Units, A Cloke & Sons Ltd’s impressive portfolio showcases build projects at their very best. A Cloke & Sons Ltd’s background in agricultural buildings spans back to 1979 when Andy Cloke established the business and since then they have developed an envious reputation […]
The Craig family have been farming from their base up in Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal for a quarter of a century now, so Irish Tractor & Agri felt it was time to catch up with a member of the clan. Farming and family is a combination has always gone hand in hand together in this country […]
Agricultural Contractors have benefitted greatly from the evolution of technology, but there is one thing that cannot be surpassed and that is experience. From a time when everything was hands on, the machinery available these days allows operators to get through at least ten times as much work on a daily basis. Being able to […]
The farming industry has certainly moved with the times and as the technological age continues to develop so too does the way that farmer’s approach land and livestock. There is a lot more science involved in the type of feeds given to both cattle and sheep as every detail is now scrutinised down to the […]
Livestock Marts are a part of Irish heritage and an important section of the agricultural industry that have been running for many generations. Ireland’s livestock mart sector today consists of over 60 co-operative mart centres across the country. Marts provide many services to the farmer shareholders, in addition to the primary function of a transparent […]
A superbly-maintained fleet of machinery lies at the heart of Rodney Clarke’s exceptional agricultural contracting enterprise. We travelled to Bessbrook, Belturbet and met up with the personable Cavan man to discuss the history of his business and the extremely impressive fleet. You have to take your hat off to Rodney Clarke. The Belturbet man has […]
