We all like our comfort when we travel from one destination to another whether it be by car, bus, plane, boat or train and we are not too shy to speak up if the conditions are not what we desire. Animals and livestock in particular don’t have that facility to tell us if they are […]
Having started with a small dairy herd a little over a decade ago, husband-and-wife John and Sylvia Powell are now milking 220 cows on their busy farm outside Birr in Co. Offaly. The herd, a mixture of Holstein Friesian, Jersey and Kiwi Cross, produces approximately one million litres of milk per year which is supplied […]
Operating from Donaghadee, Co. Down, J & TJ Townley provides a complete agricultural contracting service. The family-run business cuts between 3,500 and 4,000 acres of pit silage each summer and recently took delivery of a new Kuhn triple mower to help with this year’s cuts. The Townley name has been synonymous with the agri contracting […]
From a time when everything was hands on, the machinery available in the farming community these days allows agricultural contractors to get through at least ten times as much work on a daily basis. Agricultural Contractors have benefitted greatly from the evolution of technology, but there is one thing that cannot be surpassed and that […]
Edenmore Farm has taken great pride in growing and packing a wide variety of the finest potatoes for over 40 years. Located in the heart of the River Lagan Valley, the family business’ aim is to deliver an affordable, well-presented local product and a high standard with traditional great tasting varieties. The Lilburn name has […]
The silage season is upon as many farmers keep their fingers crossed for a dry spell of weather so that they can get their pits filled and covered, ready for the winter feed. The majority of farmers rely on contractors to come in and get the job done as efficiently and as quickly as possible. […]
Greenhill Fruit Farm is a family-run fruit growing enterprise based near Enniscorthy in County Wexford. Founder / proprietor Eamon Crean prides himself on providing customers with superior-tasting fruit that is of a consistently-high quality. This is why Greenhill is widely recognised as one of Ireland’s premier fruit farms. We met up with Eamon to find […]
Over the past two decades, P&M McKenna Agri Supplies has developed an excellent reputation for itself as Northern Ireland’s premier supplier of hay, straw and sawdust – and a whole lot more besides. We travelled to their Fintona, County Tyrone HQ and caught up with Mark McKenna to discuss the proud history and current well-being […]
Since its inception eight years ago, Ormiston Plant Repairs in County Cavan has developed a reputation as one of Ireland’s premier plant, and agricultural machinery specialists. We dropped into the company’s base at Stradone, 10km from Cavan town, to get an insight into day-to-day operations from founder Roy Ormiston. Roy Ormiston has been involved in […]
This year’s summer has made life very difficult for farmers and agricultural contractors to get their work done as wet conditions make it virtually impossible to carry out their duties. It can be a frustrating time for everyone involved in the farming community, but for S O’Rawe & Sons Plant Hire, it’s just a case […]
