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Dan’s your man

25 Apr , 2019  

Dan Nolan Plant Hire in Co Wexford has developed an excellent reputation for itself through three generations of Plant Hire. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with the man himself recently to find out how business is going down in the Model County. Dan Nolan is a busy man these days and the plan is […]

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Servicing a loyal customer base

24 Apr , 2019  

Established in 1992 Lagan Agri Contractors is a family run contracting business based near Toomebridge, Co Antrim. With over 25 years experience in both farming and the use of machinery, they can provide the best agricultural contracting services at competitive prices, which means the customer can get the job done quickly and efficiently at minimum […]

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A one-stop shop for the pig industry

23 Apr , 2019  

Newbridge, Co Kildare-based Ark Animal Care Ltd develop and market products that help address the most common health issues in farm animals. Their direct contact with their farmer-customers confirms that their products work. With over 30 years’ experience, Ark Animal Care is dedicated to providing innovative products to meet their customers’ needs. They draw on […]

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Alan Poff – among the best in their field

19 Apr , 2019  

Celebrating 40 years in business, Alan Poff & Sons Agri Contractors is a leading agricultural contracting firm based near Killorglin in Co. Kerry. From humble beginnings, the family-run business has grown to provide a wide range of services to farmers in the Mid Kerry region. Starting out with a Massey 135 and a square baler, […]

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Farming for the future

18 Apr , 2019  

Farming has certainly moved with the times and these days technology and science play a massive part in the day to day running of any farm. That is why the current generation of young farmers are mainly college educated. Every little detail in farming is scrutinised and studied to see what procedure should be followed […]

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Brady Agri won’t be beaten

17 Apr , 2019  

Brady Agri Contractors Ltd is a leading Co. Galway-based farm contracting firm specialising in round baling, pit silage, reseeding, slurry and muck spreading, lime spreading, hedge cutting, mulching, land drainage and reclamation, groundworks, plant hire, and turf cutting. Operating from Castledaly, Peterswell in south Co. Galway, the origin of this family-run business dates back over […]

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Ponsse forest machines were never more appealing

16 Apr , 2019  

With Ponsse Machines Ireland Ltd. up and running for the past two years, Irish forestry contractors now have access to the full spectrum of sales, service and parts from Ponsse – one of the world’s leading forest machine manufacturers. We dropped into the company’s prime strategic midlands location and met manager Eamonn Scanlan to find […]

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SAMCO breaks new ground with €2 million expansion

12 Apr , 2019  

From humbling beginnings, SAMCO Agricultural Manufacturing Ltd has grown into an international brand which exports biodegradable plastic film and a range of machinery to sow different crops around the world. These are exciting times for the highly-innovative and multi-awarding winning family business which has invested €2 million in a major expansion at its Adare, Co. […]

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A one stop shop for agricultural shed and steel services

11 Apr , 2019  

Midland Cladding & Steel Services Ltd has a reputation for quality products and services that are customer specific and made to order on very short lead times. Their experienced staff are committed to assisting their customers from concept to completion. With over 30 years’ experience in the roofing and steel industry, Midland Cladding & Steel […]

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Quality and service to the fore at Keanes Farm Machinery

10 Apr , 2019  

For 40 years and counting, Keanes Farm Machinery in Balla, County Mayo have been providing local farmers and contractors with outstanding tractor and agri machinery sales and servicing solutions. Irish Trucker travelled west and touched base with co-founder Anne Keane to find out more about this market-leading, customer-focussed, family-run operation. Located in the verdant agricultural […]