Only the tastiest tomatoes leave Flynns’ glasshouses in Swords. We travelled to North County Dublin and met up with Martin Flynn to get an insight into this exceptional third-generation family enterprise, which has been producing high-quality tomatoes for over six decades and is currently contracted to keep Aldi’s nationwide network of stores stocked and replenished […]
Based in Ballyclare, Co Antrim, David J Strain Agri Contractors have built up a solid reputation down through the years for their first class service. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with David to find out what they’ve been up to lately. Having a strong relationship with your long-time customers can often make the difference […]
The rise to prominence of Boleybawn Horses in Co Wicklow over the past decade saw it win the Equestrian Business of the Year at the Zurich Farm Insurance Farming Independent Farmer of the Year awards this past May. So we spoke to owner Ronan Rothwell to find out what they’ve been doing right in Tinahely. […]
Breeding cattle is an integral part of the farming community especially for those who focus on livestock and for some it was a way of life. There are many farmers around the country that concentrate solely on breeding pedigree cattle and for this month’s edition of Irish Tractor & Agri, we profile one such farmer. […]
With five decades of experience, McNamara Milking Systems provide farmers across Munster and beyond with unrivalled, labour-saving milking solutions. We dropped into their Mitchelstown, County Cork base and caught up with proprietor Willie McNamara to find out more about this exceptional family operation. Dairy farmers want milking systems that will save them time and money. […]
Christmas is coming and that can only mean one thing – the NI Farm Forestry Christmas Tree Shop will be open for business! But there is a lot more to the well-known Co. Down enterprise than meets the eye as owner Tony Johnston explains. While the successful family-run operation can claim to be the largest […]
A young farmer in Donegal says innovation is vital to the future of farming. Stephen Robb is a farmer from Newtowncunningham, Co.Donegal and earlier this year he won the Young Tillage Farmer of the Year award at the FBD/Macra Young Farmer of the Year Awards. The competition is organised by Macra na Feirme in partnership […]
Father and son partnership Ken and Richard Mathews from Killeigh in Co. Offaly have one of the top performing sheep flocks in the country and have the award to prove it. The Mathews’ ability to delivery excellence in sheep management and production saw them named as the Zurich Farm Insurance / Farming Independent Sheep Farmer […]
Looking for an agricultural contractor on the Ards peninsula? Get in touch with James Angus & Partners Agricultural Contractors who offer their clients a wide range of services. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with Andy Angus. Farmers need not worry about taking time out from their busy day when they employ the services of […]
The meat processing industry has stringent rules in place that ensure traceability on all products related to the sector. Over the years, major investment has been placed in facilities to ensure that the proper standards are met. One of the leading meat processing plants in Ireland is a family run business based in Rosemount Business […]
