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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The abolition of the milk quota after 31 years in early April this year was met by delight by many of the 18,000 dairy farmers in Ireland. Milk supply is expected to increase by 50 per cent by 2020, and the dairy herd to increase by about 300,000 cows. It has also been estimated that […]
Down through the generations, the Mulligans of Templeboy have developed one of the premier dairy farming operations in the Sligo region. We met up with Padraig Og Mulligan to get an insight into the history of the business, day-to-day activities and their future plans. Operating out of Templeboy in County Sligo, the Mulligans run a […]
Agricultural Colleges have always been an important part of the farming industry, but as this sector has evolved, so too has the science of the trade and all budding farmers need to be up to speed with the latest technology. That is why more and more farmers are heading to college and this is not […]
Are you looking for new or used tractors, farm machinery or parts? If so then visit Rabbitt Tractors in Athenry where you will find a wide range of stock to suit every pocket. A family-run business operated by Pat Rabbitt, his wife Phyllis and their sons Shane and Padraig, Rabbitt Tractors was established in 1974 […]
As well as being one of the premier agricultural contracting businesses in the midlands, Oliver Conroy Plant & Agri Hire Ltd. is also a leading specialist in roadwork projects, offering a pioneering on-site soil stabilisation solution. We travelled to Rochfortbridge in Westmeath and met up with Oliver to discuss the extensive range of services provided […]
As we enter the summer months, agricultural contractors are gearing up for their busiest period of the year as farmers rush to get their silage made. The unpredictable climate in Ireland means that there is usually a short timeframe for contractors to get the job done and so time constraints are constant. Agricultural contractors are […]
