This past May saw Co Laois farmer Tom Dunne beat off the competition at the 2016 Zurich Farmer of the Year awards to take home the overall prize. Irish Tractor & Agri learned more from the man himself and what he has been up to as of late. Based in Durrow, Co Laois, Tom Dunne […]
The Maertens family (AKA the Martin’s) of Clane, Co Kildare aim is to exceed expectations whenever possible. One of the county’s leading potato producers, quality and service are their trademarks. Irish Tractor & Agri magazine caught up with Bart Maertens to find out more. 30 years have passed since the Maertens family upped sticks from […]
Soon to be celebrating 20 years in business, Scanlon Agri & Plant Contractors in Co Mayo have grown to become a leading contracting outfit out west. Irish tractor & Agri spoke with business partner John Scanlon to learn more about the contacting outfit. Established back in 1997, the busy times keep on coming at Scanlon […]
Brian Murphy Agri Ltd is a leading agricultural contracting firm based in Kinvara, Co. Galway. Specialising in baling, slurry spreading, excavation, reseeding, hedge-cutting and fencing, it offers a comprehensive service to a large customer-base. Trading since 2004, the family-run business became a limited company two years ago and continues to go from strength to strength. […]
Nora and Connie Sheehan of Bord Bia approved Lisna-G Farm – which is located in Castletownroche, Mallow, Co Cork – specialise in fresh cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage and potatoes. When Nora Sheehan was sounded out about taking on the role of chairperson of the North Cork IFA Potato Committee she had to think long and hard […]
David Parker of Wexford company Parker Dairy Services is proud of his long association with ‘Irish success story’ Dairymaster. He talked us through the products and services he supplies to his loyal customer base in the south east of the country. Dairymaster is renowned as a world leader in dairy equipment manufacturing and has reached this position in […]
Since setting up shop in 2009, Animal Farmacy with headquarters in Co Kilkenny has grown to become one of Ireland’s largest and most successful livestock health stores, supporting farmers with free delivery across the country thanks to their unique business model. Rob McOwan, the company’s head of operations told us more about what they have to offer and why he believes so […]
Thomas Flynn & Sons Ltd, situated at Junction 14, The Downs, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, is a family owned – customer focused business established over 36 years and specialising in four different but complimentary sectors. Marketing Manager Paddy Marsh told us more. Since its establishment in 1980, Thomas Flynn & Sons Ltd has steadily grown to […]
The potato plays a massive part in Irish history as it is the food most commonly associated with this country for obvious reasons. For centuries, potatoes have been the main part our diet and even today, where there are so many different choices of foods to choose from, the potato is still as popular as […]
At William Scanlan DairyTech, they bring world class dairy technology to your farm. The Cappoquin, Co Waterford-based family-run business can advise you on Dairy Equipment Design, Planning & Installation. Director Richard Scanlan tells us that no stone is left unturned when it comes to customer service. In 1969 William Scanlan began installing and servicing Alfa […]
