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‘Shark’ continues to bite into success

17 Dec , 2015  

Horse trainers are a rare breed and more to the point successful horse trainers are a scarce commodity as it is not easy to gain success in this game. However, there are the few that have led the way over the years and as often as not, a new trainer emerges on the scene every […]

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Look no further for quality agricultural lime

16 Dec , 2015  

The summer months are upon us and in the farming community that generally means one thing, time to harvest some fodder for their cattle. Whether it be hay, silage or crops, farmers and more so, agricultural contractors are focused on getting the job done and given the unpredictable nature of the Irish weather, time is […]

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Hats off to the Hatton’s

16 Dec , 2015  

Straddling the Wexford-Wicklow border between Gorey and Carnew you’ll find Loggan Machinery Ltd. The successful agricultural contracting firm, which has been more than 25 years in business, is run by David Hatton who, along with his brothers John and Andrew, are well-known tillage farmers in the area. Loggan Machinery Ltd operates from the townland of […]

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A vital cog in the agricultural machine

15 Dec , 2015  

In this month’s edition of Irish Tractor & Agri magazine we speak to The Association of Farm Contractors in Ireland’s Limerick/Kerry area representative Mike O’Donoghue about the vital work going on behind the scenes in an effort to improve the lot of all farm contractors throughout the country. For 38 years Mike O’Donoghue successfully combined […]

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Supplying the demand

14 Dec , 2015  

Drumnakilly Supplies Ltd are an Omagh-based farm supplies company established for over 10 years. A customer driven company first and foremost, their reputation for looking after their client base speaks for itself. We caught up with Managing Director Adrian Cathers to find out more. Providing outstanding value and service to the agriculture sector, Drumnakilly Supplies […]

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High standards, keen rates

14 Dec , 2015  

Over the last 26 years – and counting – Hughes Agri Contractors in Knocklong, County Limerick has developed a reputation for providing a wide range of high-quality services at the right price. We caught up with founder Patrick Hughes to discuss the history of the business and the exceptional fleet of machinery he puts to […]

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A man for all seasons

11 Dec , 2015  

As the managing director of Newtowngore Eng-ineering, chairman of QBRC and a member of Leitrim County Council, John McCartin is an extremely busy man. We were understandably grateful when he interrupted his hectic schedule to give us an insight into his various activities, all of which are decidedly community-focused. You would be hard-pressed to find […]

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Stunning fleet, stellar service

11 Dec , 2015  

With a superb fleet of machinery at their disposal allied to decades of experience, JF McGlynn & Sons provides an unrivalled agricultural contracting and plant hire service to customers from across County Donegal and beyond. We dropped into their Ballybofey base and caught up with Stephen McGlynn to get an insight into this magnificent, multifaceted […]

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Taylor made solutions for farmers’ exact needs

10 Dec , 2015  

David Taylor Animal Nutrition Ltd is an independent, family owned business, founded in 1981 by David and Bridget Taylor to produce vitamin and mineral supplements for the animal feed industry. Currently with nine employees on its payroll, including David and Bridget’s sons Mark (Operations Manager) and Simon (Sales Manager), the company moved to its purpose […]

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A specialised service

10 Dec , 2015  

The farming industry involves many different aspects to ensure that a farm is run to the highest standard possible. Farmers are always looking at ways to get the best out of their herd and to this end, feed is of the utmost importance. We all know that silage and hay are two of the main […]