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A proud tillage man

22 Feb , 2016  

In 1974, a young man called Jim O’Regan who had been working on the family farm in Bandon, Co. Cork decided to go out on his own and began spreading lime for local farmers. Today, Jim farms 1,600 acres of land which is mainly used to grow cereals, but also sugar beet (approximately 135 acres) […]

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‘Farming is back booming in this area’

19 Feb , 2016  

Established since 1962, Gardiner Grain Ltd has been supplying the local farming community with quality products and services from their four outlets throughout Ireland’s south east. Carnew Branch manager Colleen Atkinson filled Irish Tractor & Agri in on what the company is all about. These are indeed heady times for farmers in this country and […]

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Johnston’s have the experience

19 Feb , 2016  

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 […]

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The Mart report from Ballybofey

18 Feb , 2016  

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. […]

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North Kerry’s leader in Agri

18 Feb , 2016  

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 […]

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Working in harmony with nature

17 Feb , 2016  

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 […]

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Leading the way in tyres from Danesfort

17 Feb , 2016  

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 […]

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A Premier service

16 Feb , 2016  

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 […]

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Promoting efficient fertilizer use for nearly 50 years

16 Feb , 2016  

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 […]

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Providing exceptional dairy services in East Cork and Waterford

15 Feb , 2016  

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 […]