Agricultural Contractors know that to get the job done, they have to use every available hour during the summer months and in this country that is easier said than done. Contractors face a constant battle against the unpredictable Irish weather to get through their customer base, especially during silage season. Fortunately, there has been a […]
Ballybofey & Stranorlar Co-op Livestock Mart Ltd has been part of the fabric of Donegal’s ‘Twin Towns’ for over half a century. Mart manager Brian Crawford explains more. Ballybofey & Stranorlar Co-op Livestock Mart has been an integral part of farming life in the Finn Valley since its first sale took place in June 1962. […]
North Kerry Agricultural Contractors Ltd has been and continues to be a leader in agricultural contracting throughout Limerick and the north Kerry region. Managing Director Michael O’Keeffe explained to Irish Tractor what services his company provide, along with what else they do outside the farming market. These are busy times for the agricultural contractors throughout […]
Founded in 2004 by Tim Duggan, Enrich Environmental Ltd is an award-winning compost and soil manufacturer based in Co. Meath. Adhering to the famous Antoine Lavoisier quote “In nature nothing is wasted, nothing is created, everything is transformed”, Enrich is truly a soil supplier with a difference. From the beginning, Enrich has concentrated on developing […]
Established four years ago, Philip Ireland Tyre Repair is an up and coming business in its industry. Irish Tractor spoke to the man himself about his company which has risen to become the leading supplier of BKT Agrimax tyres in Co Kilkenny & the surrounding areas. It may have been a tricky time to set […]
Celebrating 35 years in business, Jim Ryan Contracting Services Ltd provides a professional agricultural contracting service. From humble beginnings, the company has grown into one of the largest and most respected of its kind in south Tipperary. Jim Ryan, along with his wife Therese, set up the business in Clerihan, Co. Tipperary in 1980 to […]
The Fertilizer Association of Ireland promotes the efficient use of fertilizer to produce quality food in an economical and environmentally sustainable manner. The Association’s president Paddy Casey explains more. Established in 1968 with Dr Tom Walsh as its first president, the Fertilizer Association of Ireland is run by a Council of 17 members, who are […]
Supplying milking machines (including an unbeatable back-up service) to the agricultural industry for over four decades, East Cork Dairy Services opened a second outlet this summer to cater for its growing customer base in neighbouring Waterford. We met up with founder / director Tim O’Mahony to trace the history of the business as well as […]
The health and safety and wellbeing of animals is paramount in modern society as there are regulations and legislation in place to look after the welfare of all livestock. It has been found that the better the surroundings, the more cattle, sheep or pigs thrive and there is an increase in production for farmers. There […]
Clandeboye Estate near Bangor in Co. Down is one of the largest privately-owned estates in Ireland and is home of Lady Dufferin, The Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava. The estate is well-known in agricultural circles for its award-winning herd of Holstein and Jersey cows which provide the milk that goes into making Clandeboye Estate’s delicious […]
