Many engineers are paying increasing attention to road stabilization in order to build quality roads that can hold up against rough and heavy use. The objective is to improve strength, reduce soil plasticity and lower compressibility either by binding the soil particles or waterproofing them or a combination of both. It involves the application of […]
They say the ability to move with the times and embrace change are reasons why some companies are so successful and if Lyons & Burton are anything to go by, then that statement is certainly true. It’s worth noting that Lyons and Burton was founded in 1977 by three brothers – Alan, Percy, and Ernest […]
Last year saw McAllen Agri Contractors mark 20 years since its establishment and right now business is booming for the Galway-based company. Irish Tractor & Agri found out more from Colman McAllen, who runs the business alongside his brother Paul week in, week out. Based in Ballyaneen, Gort, Co Galway, McAllen Agri Contractors provides a […]
James Foran Pig Farm of Carrick-on-Suir, Co Waterford has developed a reputation which is second to none in Ireland’s pig industry. We spoke to Jim Foran junior about the family-run enterprise… The Irish pig market remains buoyant with good demand from all processors on the back of improving pork markets, especially the export market to […]
Cullen Farming Contractors Ltd is a well-established family-run Rathdrum, Co Wicklow based agricultural contractor providing an extensive range of services to the local farming community. Brian Cullen highlighted that customer satisfaction is at the core of everything they do in conversation with Irish Tractor & Agri magazine. Cullen Farming Contractors Ltd are experienced in all […]
For many years the Bryan brothers, Alan & Stuart, have been synonymous with providing quality agri contracting services to farmers in counties Cork and Waterford. Substantial investment in a striking fleet of modern, high spec machinery enables Bryan Bros Contracting to offer efficient and cost-effective silage, slurry, tillage and contract maize services to customers within […]
Conaty Steel Ltd is a one-stop shop for all your farm building requirements. Based in Boyerstown, Navan, Co. Meath, the family-run business has 45 years’ experience in the design, fabrication and installation of farm as well as industrial, commercial and equestrian steel buildings of all sizes and budget. Brothers Kevin and Peter Conaty established the […]
Veon is the country’s leading provider of forest consulting services. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with its West Regional Manager Ronan Finnegan to learn all about a company which has been helping its clients find such solutions, at both local and international levels, since its inception. Set-up more than two decades ago, Veon is […]
Pat Kennedy runs the well-established PMR Kennedy Ltd Agri Contractors which is renowned as a name you can trust in the Carlow agricultural community. Reliable and skilled, he strives for high standards when carrying out all tasks. Excitement is building in and around Carlow as Ballintrane, Fenagh gets ready to host the highlight of Ireland’s agricultural […]
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has come in for a lot of criticism over the years for what has been perceived as a lack of work on their members’ behalf. Despite the fact that the European Commission has pledged €50 million in exceptional funds to deal with the crisis that has faced beef farmers for […]
