Gortatlea Mart in Co. Kerry is unique in that it’s privately-owned and isn’t located in or on the outskirts of a town. Committed to providing buyers and sellers with a fair platform, the popular country mart has experienced phenomenal growth since it was taken over by Maurice Brosnan in 2015 and is now selling in […]
The transportation of cattle, sheep and pigs has changed considerably over the years with livestock hauliers having to adhere to a number of rules and regulations in order to ensure the safety of their cargo. There are livestock hauliers out there who have been involved in this line of work for generations now and for […]
Tommy Guing Construction Ltd specialises mainly in the agricultural building sector, but their reputation for providing an excellent service through quality workmanship has saw them expand into other areas. Not only are they are dedicated to the agricultural industry but another sector that they have become more involved in is the equine industry. A family […]
With top quality stock regularly on offer and exceptional prices paid only, Tuam Co-Operative Livestock Mart continues to prosper. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with long-serving manager Marion Devane to find out what a typical working week looks like. When Marion Devane first walked through the doors of Tuam Co-Operative Livestock Mart to start […]
During the course of four decades of sterling service to Coillte, Mick Power has provided invaluable assistance to the countless Irish farmers and landowners who are growing private plantations nationwide. We touched base with the amiable Kilkenny man to find out more. At the 2018 RDS Spring Agriculture & Forestry Awards, Andrew O’Carroll from Kilkenny […]
The number of pig farmers in Ireland has dwindled considerably over the years and it is now believed that there are only 280 pig farmers operating here. The main reason for this is the volatility of the market and how uncertain pig prices can be. Last year, was a better year than normal price wise, […]
The working farm at Gurteen College provides students with the opportunity to hone their practical skills in modern farming practices under the supervision of experienced Farm Manager Ken Flynn. A leading provider of Agricultural Education, Gurteen College is centrally located just off the N52, 12km from Birr, Co Offaly, and 25km from Nenagh, Co Tipperary. The […]
Greens Berry Farm in Gorey, County Wexford is a fruitful family enterprise that has been synonymous with quality growth for the past two decades. We travelled to the sunny south east and met up with the personable founder to get an insight into this remarkable success story. NSAI and Bord Bia approved since 1996 and […]
Slaney Farms Produce Ltd is a grower and producer of superior Wexford potatoes. Based just outside Enniscorthy, the family-run business is constantly adapting to changing market demands and recently launched its own potato-based gin brand, Jackford Irish Potato Gin. Nationally recognised as a supplier of high-quality potatoes to retail multiples such as Tesco, Super Valu […]
Eamonn Nolan Farm Plastics Collection has been collecting and recycling all forms of farm plastic, silage wrap, silage pit covers, chemical containers, netting, twine, fertiliser and feed bags in the South-East region since 2000. A suckler beef farmer based in Gowran, Co. Kilkenny, Eamonn is contracted by the IFFPG (Irish Farm Film Producers Group) to […]
