Progressive dairy farmer Christopher Tuffy wrote a special piece of history for himself in late November, 2022, when he became the first Sligo man to be crowned FBD Young Farmer of the Year. We interrupted Christopher’s busy schedule to find out what it means to him to take this prestigious award home to the Yeats […]
Kanturk Livestock Mart has adapted and evolved in line with the unprecedented changing times we are living in. As another successful and busy year at this progressive and popular north west Cork co-operative mart comes to a close, we touched base with manager Seamus O’Keeffe to get an update. The pandemic brought many worries and […]
Based outside of Mallow, Co Cork, AG Ross Agri Ltd is a leader when it comes to agri services in the North Cork region. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant spoke with Alan Ross to learn more about the ins and outs of a proud family business that has origins dating back more than four decades. […]
Running a fully-integrated farrow-to-finish pig farm at Lombardstown, County Cork in partnership with his father Owen, Colin Twomey doubles up as Account Manager Swine for Swinco International with responsibility for the Irish market. We interrupted his busy schedule to discuss pig nutrition, welfare and performance. Having worked with pigs all his life, Colin Twomey understands […]
Based outside of Rathmore, Co Kerry, Pat Cronin & Sons is an agricultural contracting firm which has generations of experience under its belt. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant recently caught up with Paudie Cronin to hear more about the state of business at the moment for the family-run company, its machinery and overall hopes heading […]
Charles R Wynne Ltd. is an industry-leading agriculture merchant headquartered in Moone, County Kildare with a second branch in Tullow, County Carlow. We interrupted Sales Manager Larry Kealy’s busy schedule to find out more about the full-circle cycle of high-quality products and services offered to farmers. Highly respected within the farming community, Charles R Wynne […]
John Gardiner Livestock & General Haulage (JH Gardiner & Son) is an exceptional family-run business based in Kilrea, Co. Derry / Londonderry which recently took delivery of a stunning new Volvo FH13 540 GT XL from Dennison Commercials in Ballyclare. Decked in blue and white livery, and featuring a sleek, full-leather interior, microwave, factory-fitted side […]
Based in Ards Little, Ramelton, Co Donegal, Bobby Doherty Agri Contracting has been providing its customers with a top-class service for over 50 years now. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant spoke with Alistair Doherty recently to discuss the ins and outs of the company, the current state of business and its hopes for the months […]
Delivering the perfect combination of high quality, functionality and innovation, Scully Trailers’ magnificent range of agricultural trailers and bale handling equipment is proving extremely popular with farmers and contractors the length and breadth of the country. We interrupted founder Niall Scully’s increasingly busy schedule to find out more about his ingenious products, which invariably look […]
Down through the generations, Millbank Farm in Killinchy, Newtownards, County Down has thrived by evolving in line with customer needs and market trends. Today, a busy farm shop in nearby Saintfield and an efficient broiler chicken operation are at the centre of this progressive family-run enterprise, which also comprises a long-established, extensive and sustainable mixed-farming […]
