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A Taylor made solution

2 Aug , 2018  

David Taylor Animal Nutrition Ltd is a name synonymous with high quality animal feeds in Ireland and beyond. Based in Collinstown, Co Westmeath, David Taylor Animal Nutrition Ltd is an independent family-owned business which was founded in 1981 by David and Bridget Taylor. Two years ago, David retired from the family business and handed the […]

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Selfridge Engineering celebrates 50 years in business

1 Aug , 2018  

Celebrating 50 years in business in 2018, Selfridge Engineering is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products used in the construction of agricultural and industrial buildings. The products can be supplied individually or as a complete kit building, taking the hassle out of sourcing all the components you require for your building. Conveniently located on […]

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The mart of excellence

27 Jul , 2018  

Nestling in the fertile Lagan district of East Donegal, Raphoe Livestock Mart has been providing an invaluable service to local farmers since its inception in July, 1961. We travelled to the North West and met manager Ann Harkin to get an insight into day-to-day operations at one of Ireland’s premier marts Catering for farmers from […]

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And the ‘Poultry Grower of the Year’ is … Pat McGuirk

25 Jul , 2018  

In October 2017, SuperValu and Centra announced Monaghan-based farmer Pat McGuirk as the recipient of their inaugural Poultry Grower of the Year Award. The award recognises excellence in food safety and quality standards among SuperValu and Centra poultry producers. A supplier of chicken to SuperValu and Centra for almost 20 years, Pat McGuirk was selected […]

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Waste not, want not

24 Jul , 2018  

Smith’s Farm Plastic Recycling & Agri Contractors in Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan recycles all forms of farm plastic, silage wrap, silage pit covers, chemical containers, netting, twine, fertiliser and feed bags while also providing a complete farm contracting service. It’s all go for Ronan Smith who juggles his farm plastics collection / recycling and agri contracting […]

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Quality trailers through and through

20 Jul , 2018  

2018 marks 24 years since Smyth Trailers Ireland Ltd in Co Carlow manufactured its first trailer and, after all this time, it’s co-founder Sam Smyth is as optimistic as ever about the company’s future. Irish Tractor & Agri learned more from the Bagenalstown native. Coming up on quarter of a century in existence, Smyth Trailers […]

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Still offering an excellent service

18 Jul , 2018  

Geoffrey Hall Hedge Cutting & Agri in Co Wicklow is now a third generation family business and one that has earned itself a five-star reputation for its service. Irish Tractor & Agri heard more from father and son Geoffrey and Robert Hall at the beginning of the New Year. Last year was a good year […]

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Fresh thinking, better milking

17 Jul , 2018  

Pearson NI Ltd has been looking after the needs of dairy farmers in Northern Ireland and beyond since 1982 when Robert Brodison founded the company. Based in Newmills near Dungannon, the company’s aim is to supply efficient milking solutions with responsible use of labour to its customers. Robert had worked as a fitter and service […]

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Ballybay’s best

10 Jul , 2018  

Conly Agri Contractors in Ballybay, Co Monaghan continues to offer its clients the full package and a speedy service year in and year out. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with David Conly recently to learn more about the business. 2017 was another busy year for David Conly and his staff at Conly Agri Contractors […]

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There when they say and always on time

6 Jul , 2018  

Trevor Walsh is a busy man as his newly established business continues to grow from strength to strength.  Irish Tractor & Agri heard more from the man himself recently. Walsh Plant  & Agri Ltd offers the whole  package when it comes to Agri work and also has a specific focus on digger work. Trevor himself […]