Monaghan Plant & Agri Ltd. (formerly Anthony Monaghan) have been providing exceptional agri contracting and plant hire services from its base in Erris, Co. Mayo for nearly two decades. Established in 2002, this family-run Gaeltacht business is the agri contractor of choice for farmers on the Mullet Peninsula and beyond. Specialising in land reclamation and […]
Livestock Marts are an integral part of Irish society and for many generations they have been the focal point for the farming community. Not only are they a place to buy and sell your livestock, but they are also a place to discuss the latest trials and tribulations within the industry. However, that social aspect […]
Based in Rosscahill, Co Galway, Agri Mac Services & Plant Hire specialises in silage and plant hire and groundworks services for its customers. Irish Tractor and Agri caught up with its owner Seán Magee (22) to learn about the company – from its origins to the state of business today. These are very busy times […]
Given the expensive nature of farming machinery many farmers turn to contractors to carry out their annual harvesting and other work that is carried out every year. Agricultural contractors play an integral role in the day to day running of farms and farmers turn to them to carry out much of the work they need […]
Entering his final year of a four-year term, IFA Potato chairman Thomas McKeown looks back on his duration in the role when speaking to this month’s edition of Irish Tractor. The Irish Farmer’s Association (IFA) is Ireland’s largest farming representative organisation. They have looked after the wellbeing and the interests of Irish farmers in all […]
These are exciting times at Athenry Co-Operative Livestock Mart which celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2021 and recently appointed a new manager. Kilkenny native Brian Hogan took up the position vacated by former manager Alan Barry on September 28 last and is looking forward to the challenge of running one of the busiest and oldest […]
The 2020 FBD Young Farmer of the Year was unique in that it was the first time ever that the event was held as a virtual presentation live on social media. Macra na Feirme’s Facebook hosted the event as the finalists were introduced on Friday, November 27th with IFA President Thomas Duffy thanking all those […]
Operating out of beautiful Bunclody, County Wexford, Rothwell Bros Agri is an exceptional third-generation family business providing a complete range of unrivalled contracting solutions. We travelled to the Model County and touched base with William Rothwell to get an update on this outstanding stubble to stubble contractor, which becomes even more efficient with each passing […]
Cyril O’Sullivan Tractors & Farm Machinery (O’Sullivan Tractors) has earned an enviable reputation for supplying quality new and used tractors to farmers across Ireland. The family-run business also specialises in service and repairs, and provides a breakdown service in counties Cork, Limerick, Tipperary and Clare. Are you in the market for a premium brand used tractor with low hours, full-service history, is high […]
Well-established and with a wealth of knowledge to fall back on, Gamble Agri Contractors’ name is synonymous with dependability and consistent, quality work. Irish Tractor & Agri magazine spoke to Jonny Gamble to get an insight into the range of services that the Ballymoney, Co Antrim based contractors specialise in. Jonny Gamble is joined in […]
