What a year 2017 was for Clonakilty Food Co, makers of Ireland’s favourite Blackpudding. The opening of a new custom-built production facility in Clonakilty, Co. Cork on October 2 was followed by the company receiving prestigious Agribusiness and Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards. The dream became a reality for everyone associated with Clonakilty Food […]
For almost four decades, Springmount Tractors has been providing farmers and contractors in the south east with unrivalled sales, service and parts solutions for tractors and agricultural machinery. We dropped into their well-appointed Gorey, County Wexford base to find out more from founder / proprietor Alfred Spencer. As main agent for Case IH tractors and […]
A commitment to manufacturing quality products has earned R&M Buckets Ltd a reputation that is the envy of all their competitors. Placing a huge emphasis on meeting their customers’ expectations has played a significant part in the company’s success over the years. This family run business was established by Michael Rafferty, who brought his vast […]
Moore Produce is a family farm growing and packing potato and vegetable produce. Irish Tractor & Agri learned all about the business from Anthony Moore, who is third generation in the Co Dublin farm. Based in North Dublin, Moore Produce specialises in growing over 300 acres of fresh potatoes and vegetables. Pat Moore and his […]
With more than 25 years under its belt, William Foster Tractors Ltd in Co Wicklow continues to lead the way when it comes to the supply of New Holland products. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with the man himself to learn more about the company. These are busy times for William Foster Tractors Ltd […]
Hughes Brothers Agri have been providing unrivalled contracting services for more than four decades. We travelled to the fertile terrain of Ballinkillen in County Carlow and touched base with Philip Hughes to find out more about this highly-regarded family-run enterprise. Specialists in wagon silage, self-propelled silage and baling & wrapping, Hughes Brothers Agri are renowned […]
With over 30 years’ experience, Naas Farm Machinery has established itself as a leading supplier of new and used tractors and agricultural machinery. Irish Tractor & Agri learned more about the business from its General Manager, Murt Murphy. When George Delahunt first set-up Naas Farm Machinery back in 1986 he’d have hardly anticipated being in […]
There was delight for the Ronaldson family at the Zurich Farm Insurance Farming Independent Farmer of the Year Awards at The Ballsbridge Hotel in Dublin on Friday, May 26 2017 when they scooped the Tillage Farmer of the Year award for their modern use of technology on their 300-acre farm near Ballymore Eustace in Co. […]
For more than three decades, PFM Machinery & Fabrication has served the farming community with outstanding service levels when it comes to manufacturing and erecting high-quality steel sheds and agricultural buildings. We travelled to Rathangan in County Kildare and spoke to managing director Pauric Fitzpatrick to find out more about the wide range of products […]
In Ireland, hedges are of exceptional importance as habitats, particularly for birds but also for wild flowers, shrubs and trees and provide food and shelter for birds and other wildlife and enhance the diversity of nature in our countryside. However, from time to time our hedges and trees need to be cut back or in […]
