The summer months are a hive activity in the farming community as there is so much to be done in a short time frame. Winter brings about its own perils and although it may not be as hectic as the previous two seasons, it certainly is not a case of downing tools for a couple […]
Broughan Engineering Ltd. designs, engineers and manufactures a full range of high-quality, bespoke agricultural trailers. We dropped into the pioneering company’s County Carlow base to get an insight into the history and current well-being of this progressive family business – as well as the vast range of products offered – from founding directors Paul and […]
In this modern world, where a couple are both working during the day, there has been a huge increase in the demand for convenient foods. Very few want to be standing over the cooker for an hour or so when they return home from a hard day’s work and ready-made meals have proven to be […]
Suppliers of new and used tractors and machinery, Donegal Farm Machinery was established in 1986 by the late Irwin Stewart and since then has developed a reputation for offering top quality products at the lowest prices possible. Today Irwin’s son Austin runs the Bonagee, Letterkenny-based operation and, along with a friendly staff of six full-time […]
There are many out there that feel growing potatoes is a relatively easy procedure, but to grow a particular breed of Ireland’s national food takes something special. The potato is an important part of our history dating back beyond the time of the famine and to this day, it is still an important part of […]
The Hi-Volt Group is a successful Co. Tipperary-based company specialising in batteries and recycling. It has the distinction of being the only battery wholesaler in Ireland that has a fully licensed and permitted recycling company – Hi-Volt Recycling Ltd – within the group. Supplying premium automotive batteries since 1998, Hi-Volt was established in Thurles by […]
After milk and beef, pig production is the biggest sector of the agricultural industry with the value of pig meat exports reaching over €500 million last year. Employment in the pig sector accounts for at least 1,500 labour units on farms, with the total number employed in associated sectors such as pig meat processing, feed […]
Spare time is at a premium when running a successful agricultural contracting business but brothers Trevor and Alan Wylie still manage to squeeze in an annual fundraiser for a worthwhile cause. One of the biggest annual fundraisers in Letterkenny is the Wylie Tractor run which generally takes place on the last Saturday in September. A […]
The adverse weather conditions in Ireland mean that cutting silage is not a procedure that can be achieved at the same time every year, but when we do get ‘dry spells’, it is essential for agricultural to move quickly. To do this, they need a modern and efficient fleet of machinery that will stand up […]
Producing over 28,000 pigs per year, Horan Pig Enterprises in Glin, County Limerick is one of the leading producers of pigs in the Munster region and beyond. We met up with director John Horan to get an insight into the history, day-to-day activities and continued success of this outstanding family business, which is the only […]
