Established since 1994, McCarthy Plant Agri Sales Ltd continues to specialise in the sale and service of plant and agricultural equipment. Irish Tractor & Agri learned more from Conor McCarthy – one of four family members at the Cork-based company. An endearing feature of the agricultural scene is the loyalty traditionally shown by farmers and […]
Potato consumption continues to remain positive across the market and Charlie Doherty of Doherty Potatoes in Donegal attributes that to the impact of the ‘Potatoes – More Than a Bit on the Side’ campaign. Speaking to Irish Tractor & Agri, he called for the promotional campaign to be extended. Funded by the EU, the Department […]
MF Tree Services Ltd has earned itself a first class reputation under the directorship of Michael and Olive Fahey down through the years. Irish Tractor heard more from the latter recently about the Co Tipperary-based firm. Business is booming right now at MF Tree Services Ltd and for Michael Fahey the hope is to keep […]
Serving dairy farmers in the Kerry region, Eddie Slattery Dairy & Refrigeration Equipment Ltd is one of the leading DeLaval dealers in the country. Sales manager Derek O’Brien explains more. DeLaval is a world leader in the dairy farming industry, providing integrated milking solutions designed to improve dairy farmers’ production, animal welfare and overall quality […]
JF Centre Tullamore recently held a successful Open Day to celebrate the opening of its new display shed and parts store, and the launch of its Cross Engineering machinery, Twose Hedge-cutter and MX Tractor Loader dealership. Offaly and Cappincur footballers Jason Gethings and Eoin Carroll were special guests at the Open Day which took place […]
Covering mainly north Tipperary and Limerick, Sean Ryan of Nenagh has been involved in all aspects of forestry for the past 20 years and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in that time plus an enviable reputation as a contractor you can trust when it comes to meeting those all-important deadlines. Forestry in […]
The Rea Group have a team that provides a professional service to clients to help unclutter the complications of modern farming. We had a chat with founder / managing director Richard Rea to find out more about the wide range of agri consultancy, accountancy / taxation and agri-environmental consultancy services delivered. Rea Group delivers Agricultural […]
When it comes to farm machinery, nothing beats a dealer that is not only knowledgeable about the basics of the product that they are selling, but educated on every facet of the machine. We all know salesmen can talk the talk, but few can back that up with experience in both sales and service of […]
At the launch of Mountbellew Agricultural College’s new Strategic Development Plan last year, EU Agriculture and Rural Development Commissioner Phil Hogan commented: “I believe today is a great day to look to the future with optimism for farming in the West of Ireland. “Mountbellew Agricultural College is the beating heart of farming west of the […]
As one of the largest growers of potatoes and onions in Ireland, Country Crest’s passion for producing the best quality food drives everything they do. From the relationships they have established with local Irish and international farmers and the loyalty of their workers, to their sustainability principles and their commitment to innovation and constant improvement. With brothers […]
