O’Keeffe Sawmills Ltd in Lismore, Co. Waterford enjoys a very healthy relationship with the local farming community as manager Bernard O’Keeffe explains. Established in 1974, O’Keeffe Sawmills is a leading supplier of wooden pallets, boxes, crates, construction timber, timber decking, timber gates and fencing posts and rails to a wide range of customers throughout Ireland. […]
Modern technology has seen huge advancements in the way that farming practices are conducted these days. Time is of the essence in the farming community and with the machinery available, work can be done many times quicker than was the case in the past. Agricultural contractors have embraced the new machinery with open arms as […]
There are many standards to be met with regards the quality of tyres used on vehicles these days and with new regulations that have been introduced, the tyre industry and indeed motorists are benefiting hugely. EC regulations requires tyres to have performance labels, with the aim of encouraging people to purchase tyres with superior environmental […]
In May, Cork dairy farmer Peter and Paula Hynes picked up two awards at the Zurich Farm Insurance Farmer of the Year awards at the Ballsbridge Hotel in Dublin. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with the man himself to learn more about his operation and what the recent recognition means to him and his […]
O’Meara Family Farm in Co Tipperary has seen quite an expansion over the last 37 years. Irish Tractor & Agri learned more about the family milking specialists from Portroe after hearing from Denis and Declan O’Meara recently. Business is good right now for the O’Mearas in Portroe, Co Tipperary and the plan is to maintain […]
Liam Mulcaire and CJN Plant Ltd. are synonymous with outstanding agri contracting and plant hire services. We travelled to Rathkeale in West Limerick to find out more about this exceptional operation. Farmers from within a 15-mile radius of Rathkeale in County Limerick know they can depend on Liam Mulcaire of CJN Plant Ltd. to provide […]
County Laois farmer Eamonn Holohan took top honours in the Beef Farmer of the Year category at the Farmer of the Year Awards which were held at the Ballsbridge Hotel in Dublin back in late May. His son Willie reflects on a proud night for the Holohan family. The Zurich Farm Insurance Farming Independent Farmer […]
Growing our own food can be fun, but there is a science and skill to it as well. In Ireland 4,300 ha of vegetables with a farm gate value of €67m are grown annually. Traditionally vegetable production took place close the main centres of population, such as Dublin and Cork. It’s no surprise that Dublin […]
As well as being a leading agricultural contractor, Alfred J Vance & Sons provides a plant hire service to customers throughout the North-West. John Vance explains more about the busy Carrigans-based operation, which has been in business for nearly 60 years. With a fleet of 40 tractors, Alfred J Vance & Sons is bigger than […]
Foyle View Farm has seen rapid growth since it first started milking cows two decades ago, as its owner Jack Porter explained to Irish Tractor & Agri when we caught up with the Donegal native lately. These are heady times for Foyle View Farm in Carrigans, Co Donegal and one would imagine it’s how Jack […]
