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Harkin Bros grow some of the tastiest potatoes

15 Sep , 2017  

The Harkin brothers from Bridgend, Co. Donegal are one of the leading potato growers in the country and even have the awards to prove it, including the coveted Bord Bia ‘Potato Grower of the Year’ accolade which they won a decade ago. From humble beginnings, Harkin Bros Potatoes Ltd has become one of Donegal’s largest […]

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Millbank Farm is a growing concern

12 Sep , 2017  

Millbank Farm is one of Ireland’s leading turnip and leek producers. Based in Killinchy on the western shores of Strangford Lough in Co. Down, the farm has been growing and selecting only quality fresh produce for over 40 years. Originally beef and dairy farmers, the McGowan family has been involved in commercial turnip production since […]

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Still going strong after nearly 60 years

8 Sep , 2017  

JDS Agri Contracts Ltd is a third-generation agricultural contracting firm based in Downpatrick, Co. Down. It was established in 1959 by the late James Douglas and is now run by his son Adrian with the help of his sons Mark and Stuart. From humble beginnings, JDS (James Douglas & Son) Agri Contracts Ltd has grown […]

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The complete agri service

6 Sep , 2017  

Located in the Ardmore area of Co Waterford is the Prendergast family who have for many decades now provided an agricultural contracting service to the farmers in the locality. Established by Pat Prendergast and his brothers James and John, they have been supplying a wide range of services to their loyal customer base for 55 […]

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The farmer’s friend

5 Sep , 2017  

Patrick Darcy provides farmers in West Clare and beyond with a wide range of services, including engineering, agri contracting and plant hire.  We dropped into his Ballymakea, Mullagh base to find out more about an excellent, long-established family business that dates back some three-and-a-half decades. In West Clare, farmers have a family run business they […]

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A top notch tyre centre

1 Sep , 2017  

For almost 20 years now, Dungarvan Tyre Centre in Co Waterford has been first choice for its customers throughout the south east. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with Managing Director Phil Flynn to learn more about the company and the top of the range tyres which they carry. This is very much the busy […]

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The best agri machinery at unbeatable prices

30 Aug , 2017  

Launched just over a decade ago, Martin Supplies has quickly established itself as one of the island’s premier agricultural machinery dealers. This has been achieved by sourcing a wide range of high-quality equipment at the best possible price as well as providing outstanding levels of backup service. We dropped into the well-stocked showroom on Nutts […]

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Dependable and efficient; contracting as it should be

28 Aug , 2017  

Combining a large fleet of machinery with decades of experience, Pa Carroll Agri provides farmers across North Kerry with a large range of agricultural services. We travelled to Causeway and caught up with Jerome O’Connell to find out more about this long-running family enterprise. Pa Carroll Agri has been providing silage, slurry, grass seeding and […]

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Fantastic beasts and where to find them

25 Aug , 2017  

Run by the McKay family on the grasslands of Maghera in County Derry, the prize-winning Ampertaine Limousin herd is one of the most sought-after in the UK and Ireland. We took a trip to the impressive 250-acre Mid Ulster family farm and met up with James McKay to find out more about this outstanding operation. […]

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It’s all Hood in Newtownstewart

23 Aug , 2017  

Hood Engineering & Agri Parts in Co Tyrone has established a strong bond with its customers since opening its doors in 2005. Founder Anthony Hood spoke to Irish Tractor & Agri recently and explained all about what exactly the business has to offer. These are busy times at Hood Engineering & Agri Parts and Anthony […]