When it comes to meat, there is a general pride in the country as to the quality that we produce. Consumers also expect high standards when purchasing, as it is one area that we don’t seem willing to settle for second best in. The Irish Public demand high quality products and in that respect EWS […]
When local farmers in the Ballina area pick up the phone to Cormick Bourke Agri Contractor, they can be confident that he will get to work as quickly as possible. Shortly after leaving Gurteen Agricultural College, Cormick Bourke set up his own agricultural contracting business. That was 21 years ago and while there have been […]
McPhillips Woodshavings Ltd continues to be one of the country’s leading distributors of wood shavings and also delivers quality animal bedding. Irish Tractor & Agri learned more about the Co Monaghan-based company from its Managing Director, Sean McPhillips. Coming up on 40 years in business, McPhillips Woodshavings Ltd is still delivering its customers quality week […]
Seán and Justin Murphy Ltd t/a Murlock Construction provides high quality construction services to the community. Irish Tractor & Agri spoke to one of the company’s director Sean Murphy to learn more. Originally established in 2006, these were tricky times for those in the construction industry, but Seán and his brother Justin who is also […]
Hayesagri in Co Tipperary has grown into a leader when it comes to the sale of farm machinery and parts in this country. Irish Tractor & Agri heard more recently from Noel Hayes about the family business which has been servicing farmers for generations now. Founded in May 1977, Hayesagri is a company which holds […]
John Brooks is in his fourth year as ICSA (Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association) national sheep chairman. Farming in Taughmaconnell, Co. Roscommon, he previously held the position of sheep vice-chairman and is a long-standing member of the association. John was elected chairman in 2015 and is now in the final year of his second […]
Mixtec TMS Ltd manufactures Mixtec diet feeders and slurry equipment which are tailor-made to suit your farm. Established in 2002, the Co. Tyrone-based company has gone from strength to strength and now boasts customers in every county of Ireland. In the market for a diet feeder or slurry tanker to suit your specific needs? If […]
Donegal based Fabri-Clad Engineering Ltd has many years’ experienced in being a cladding and sheeting supplier to the industrial and agricultural market. Since being first established in 1986 under its former name WDL, the company has experienced many changes over the years, but one thing that has remained the same is their dedication to customer […]
Brophy Timber Services Ltd is a family-run business which specialises in timber harvesting and extraction. Irish Tractor & Agri heard more recently from Damien Brophy about the company which employs 19 staff from its base in Mountrath, Co Laois. Business is good right now at Brophy Timber Services Ltd and Managing Director Damien Brophy is […]
As farm manager of Clongowes Wood College’s dairy farm, John Trant is in charge of a 350 strong herd on 410 acres outside Clane, Co Kildare. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with him to find out more about the operation. Clongowes Wood College has a long and rich history since its inception in 1814 […]
