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Philip Ireland Tyres – a reliable and quick service

12 Jul , 2022  

Based in Cillín Hill, Co Kilkenny, Philip Ireland Tyres Ltd provides a 24-hour call out service which sees it supply, fit and repair agricultural and earth moving tyres. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant touched based with the man himself recently to find out all about what is a thriving business in the south east and […]

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Lovely hurling from Phil Bennis & Sons

7 Jul , 2022  

As well as being a Limerick hurling legend, Phil Bennis also fronts Ireland’s premier importer of industry-leading equipment for use on pig farms nationwide. We touched base with the popular Patrickswell man to get an update on his exceptional family-run business. Naturally, the conversation turned to hurling… Agriculture and the GAA are the two enduring […]

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Complete farm building solutions from THG Contracts

5 Jul , 2022  

Experts in shuttering, tanks, sheds, concrete and milking parlours, THG Contracts have developed an outstanding reputation as the premier farm building specialists in the north west. We spoke to hands-on proprietor Joe O’Donnell to find out more about this industry-leading family-run business, which provides complete bespoke farm building solutions from start to finish. From their […]

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Dale Contractors – keeping it in the family

29 Jun , 2022  

The Dale family name is known for good quality agricultural contracting services in County Monaghan and beyond.  The family run agricultural contracting business has been successfully in operation for over 80 years! Dale Contractors are renowned for providing a large range of services to farmers within a wide radius of their base in Newbliss, County Monaghan. […]

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LB Gremo has the ideal solution for forestry contractors

24 Jun , 2022  

As the sole agent in Ireland for Eco Log forest machines as well as Log Max and SP harvesting heads, LB Gremo Ltd. has been providing a comprehensive range of invaluable products and services to forestry contractors for 16 years and counting. We headed to Tullamore and touched base with owner Liam Bergin for an […]

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Armer Salmon – Ireland’s premier beet harvester specialists

22 Jun , 2022  

With 50 years’ experience in the design, development, manufacture, repair and reconditioning of beet harvesters and seeders, Armer Salmon has forged a stellar reputation for excellence across Ireland and the UK. We dropped into their busy workshop in Enniscorthy to get an update from founder Jer Murphy, who runs the family business alongside his son […]

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Green Belt celebrates 40 years

16 Jun , 2022  

Celebrating 40 years in business, Green Belt Ltd is synonymous with providing professional forestry expertise across Ireland. The Virginia, Co. Cavan-based company establishes native woodlands and commercial forestry to its clients’ requests and actively employs a full suite of environmental guidelines in its management of these assets, sustainably. Ireland is an extremely attractive country for […]

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D&B Hicks Agri Contracts Erne-ing its stripes

14 Jun , 2022  

Based in Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh, D&B Hicks Agri Contracts is a leading agri contracting firm specialising in pit silage, slurry spreading and timber processing. With customers as far south as Longford, Westmeath and Meath availing of its slurry spreading services, the family-run business is going from strength to strength. It was set up by father-and-son […]

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DC Farm Machinery – a growing family-run business that looks after its customers

7 Jun , 2022  

Five short years have elapsed since DC Farm Machinery Ltd opened its doors for business and the County Meath-based concern has come a long way in that space of time. Under the guidance of husband-and-wife team, Derek and Gillian Clarke, their customers have become accustomed to a friendly and reliable service, not to mention quality […]

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Scurmore Pedigree – a distinguished pedigree

2 Jun , 2022  

Based in picturesque Enniscrone, Co Sligo, the name Scurmore Pedigree is synonymous with pedigree Charolais and Limousin cattle. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with Farm Manager Niall Hynes who oversees the smooth running of this 250-acre enterprise on Ireland’s West Coast. Scurmore Pedigree and the renowned Bostonia herd are quite rightly very proud of […]