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Lely – innovators in Agriculture

4 Mar , 2015  

The Lely brand has been at the forefront of the manufacture of grassland machinery for over 65 years now as this Dutch headquartered company has grown from humble beginnings into the market leader that it is today. Established in 1948 by brothers Cornelis and Arij van der Lely this innovative business has refused to rest […]

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Eddie on the potato industry

3 Mar , 2015  

In January, 2014, Eddie Doyle was elected chairman of the IFA’s national potato committee. We spoke to the Kilkenny man about how he intends to nurture a better working environment for growers and to heighten the profile of the humble spud, which certainly hasn’t received its fair share of good press in recent times. It’s […]

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A steely determination

2 Mar , 2015  

Recognised as one of Ireland’s & the U.K’s leading suppliers of CE certified structural steel and cladding, O’Dwyer Steel has been involved in some of the country biggest construction jobs. The company specialises in the fabrication and erection of structural steel and cladding for the industrial, commercial, agricultural and leisure sectors. Established in the early […]

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Providing a voice for farm contractors

27 Feb , 2015  

Timmy O’Brien has been running his own agricultural contracting business in Mallow, Co. Cork for nearly 30 years. He is also a founder-member and director of the Association of Farm Contractors in Ireland (FCI), which is a representative body of Irish farm contractors. FCI was established two years ago by Timmy and fellow farm contractor […]

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Pat Dunne Agri Contractors on the go since 1986

26 Feb , 2015  

Pat Dunne Agri Contractors has been providing a top-class agricultural contracting service to customers in the greater Toomevara area of North Tipperary for the past 27 years. We met up with the man himself to discuss the past, present and future of this father-and-son business. Operating out of Kilcarey, on the outskirts of Nenagh in […]

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Mulchrone Bros lead the way in Connacht

25 Feb , 2015  

It’s a landmark year for Mulchrone Bros Ltd. in County Mayo, who are celebrating 40 years in business, as well as ten years as Kubato agents and almost 20 years as Yamaha ATV agents. We dropped into the Westport depot to take a closer look at this long-standing plant and agricultural machinery supplier. A family-run […]

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Trainor Transport, specialists in livestock

24 Feb , 2015  

At Trainor Transport, they have a dedicated team who are proficient in moving livestock safely thoughout Ireland, the UK and Europe. They celebrated 15 years in business in 2014, we speak to managing director Declan Trainor about their reputation as one of the country’s leading livestock hauliers. Keeping the show on the road has been […]

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MD Workman – a Work’ of art

23 Feb , 2015  

Monaghan-based international livestock transport company MD Workman Ltd is celebrated 10 years in business in 2013. Established in 2003, MD Workman is run by husband-and-wife Malcolm and Hilary Workman from Drumhirk House on the outskirts of Monaghan town. The company offers an import and export service – specialising in pedigree stock –  covering Ireland, the […]

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Brogan Tractor Sales have a winning formula

20 Feb , 2015  

Irish Tractor & Farm Machinery popped into the Galway Road premises of Brogan Tractor Sales in Tuam, County Galway to discuss the past, present and future of this long-running family business – main dealer for Tumosan and Zetor – with founder / proprietor Chris Brogan. Through hard work and dedication, Chris Brogan has developed Brogan […]

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Tony O’Mahony Agri & Plant continue to deliver

19 Feb , 2015  

Tony O’Mahony Agri & Plant Hire Ltd is a family run business based in Bandon, County Cork and is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction to the farming community. They have a wide range of machinery to carry out your work quickly and efficiently, providing you with value for money and an alternative […]

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