Farming is very much a family affair, which is handed down from generation to generation. Since the dawn of time, Ireland has relied on the food of the land not only for their own survival but for their livestock as well. The O’Halloran family in Ballyheigue, Co Kerry are one such family that have been […]
Using an up to date fleet of tractors and machinery, Newhouse Farm Services are agricultural contractors based in Termonfeckin, Co Louth. Celebrating the milestone of twenty years in business in 2015, Irish Tractor magazine caught up with owner/operator Paul Flynn to find out the secrets of their success. Although not originally from a farming background, […]
The potato plays a massive part in Irish history and is to this day an important part of our diet. There are many different varieties grown in this country, all of which can be used for different purposes. Ever wonder which potato makes the perfect crisp? Well for this month’s edition of Irish Tractor & […]
Brendan McGrath provides customers from across County Limerick with an exceptional and comprehensive agri contracting service. We travelled to Knockainey and met up with Brendan to discuss the history of the business, the range of services provided and to take a look at his fresh and immaculately-maintained fleet. Brendan McGrath inherited his love of the […]
Based in Coachford, County Cork, Murphy Family Dairy Farm is a progressive, fourth-generation enterprise that continues to go from strength to strength. We travelled to the heart of the Rebel County and met up with Donncha Murphy – who has plans to milk up to 150 cows in 2016 – to discuss the proud history […]
There are many different aspects to the farming industry all centred on livestock as right from birth to death, the animals’ needs are looked after. Many not associated with farming might wonder what happens to fallen animals that don’t make it to the factories and in this article, we will try to highlight that process. […]
Agricultural Contractors are in full swing over the coming months as following a period of poor weather, the grass has finally started to grow and is fit for silage. The next two to three months will see farmers keeping their fingers crossed that they can get all their silage and crops made. However, a lot […]
On Friday, March 22nd last at the Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin, the cream of Ireland’s agricultural sector were recognised and celebrated at the Zurich Farmer of the Year Awards. Noel Delany was crowned Tillage Farmer of the Year and Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with the Tipperary man to find out the secrets of his […]
Modern farming changes on an annual basis as new techniques are found all over the world and implemented into the agricultural industry. Ireland would be regarded as being a ‘bit behind’ when it comes to implementing these techniques, but that cannot be said about all farmers on this island. Located in Bessbrook, Co Armagh are […]
The abolishing of the milk quota is certain to have a major impact on the dairy farming industry. The milk regulations that were in place, placed a national production quota for each EU Member State. If that Member State exceeded the quota, a penalty was imposed, also known as a “super levy”. However, since January […]
