Headquartered in Virginia, County Cavan, Green Belt Ltd. have over the past three-and-a-half decades established themselves as Ireland’s premier forestry company – a status that was underlined when they scooped the 2017 Agribusiness of the Year Award for Forestry in November. We caught up with Investment Manager Maurice Ryan to get an update on the […]
Established in 1969, Curran Bros Agricultural Contractors is a leading contracting firm based near the Donegal-Derry border in Carrigans. The Currans are also tillage farmers who grow barley and potatoes. Founded by Edward and William Curran, Curran Bros Agricultural Contractors also involves their brother Paul and Edward’s sons James and Eamonn. The family-run business […]
For almost two decades now, Trainor Transport has been delivering unrivalled livestock transportation solutions across Ireland, the UK and Europe. We caught up with founder / proprietor Declan Trainor to find out more about this exceptional operation, which also provides keen refrigerated haulage services. Since its genesis in 1999, Dundalk, County Louth based Trainor Transport […]
The Irish Soft Fruit Growers Association was established back in 1992 and speaks on behalf of soft fruit producers throughout the Ireland. Chairman Gary McCarthy highlighted the good work that’s going on and their ambitions for the future. The association represents 90% of the Irish soft fruit grown and sold through the retail multiples. Current […]
Up and running eight years now, Newrock Engineering in Co Armagh has become an award-winning engineering service which has earned itself a glowing reputation for its designs. Managing Director Sammy Hughes told Irish Tractor & Agri more. When it comes to the design of agricultural machinery, there are few more innovative and creative than Co […]
Renowned tractor, trailer, jeep and farm machinery dealership Regan Tractor Sales celebrated its 40th anniversary in March, 2018. We visited the heart of Ireland’s agri sector in Frenchpark, County Roscommon and met founder Tom Regan and his daughter Olivia to get an insight into the exceptional range of products and services provided by this long-serving, […]
Thomas Hutchinson and Sons Ltd, also known as Hutchinsons Feeds, is a Tyrone-based family business that provides quality animal feeds and customised nutrition solutions to maximise performance and help support healthy growth of your herd. Specialising in dairy nutrition and management, they are dedicated to providing the best nutritional products and services possible. The company […]
Fox Brothers Engineering Ltd in Co Wexford is fast approaching 40 years since its inception and continues to be a leader in the fabrication and erection of agricultural buildings. Irish Tractor & Agri found out more from sales co-ordinator DJ Byrne. Since the factory opened, Fox Brothers Engineering Ltd has grown vastly and now offers […]
Sean O’Malley Plant Hire Ltd. is an exceptional family-run operation that provides unrivalled plant hire, land drainage, forestry development, road-making, tipper hire and turf cutting solutions across the West of Ireland and – increasingly – further afield. We touched base with the eponymous founder / proprietor to get an update. To keep their stunning fleet […]
Established in 1959, Castleisland Co-Op is one of the oldest and largest livestock marts in the country. It becomes a hive of activity every Monday and Wednesday when farmers from far and wide converge for the popular calves / weanlings and general sales. In the heart of Castleisland, you’ll find Castleisland Co-Operative Livestock Mart, which […]
