Irish meat is renowned as being some of the best in the world and a lot of this is down to the hard work and dedication of the meat processing companies in this country. Dunbia is one of the largest processors of lamb, pork and beef for retail and commercial customers across Europe, operating from […]
Farming has evolved over the years and the list of products needed to run a farm on a daily basis is now endless. Sourcing these products can sometimes be a hassle for farmers as not all agri-stores will stock what they need. However, one business based on the Fermanagh/Tyrone border has become known as a […]
Founded in 2000, MMD Construction has grown to become a progressive and dynamic building and civil engineering company. Chairman/Director Kevin O’Leary filled us in on some of the agricultural-related projects which they’ve undertaken in recent years. Based in Farmers Cross in Co Cork, MMD Construction offer an extensive range of services, befitting a major construction […]
Michael McDonnell has the distinction of being the only pig farmer currently operating in Co. Galway. As well as running a busy piggery near Loughrea, he is chairman of the northern region of the IFA Pig and Pig Meat Committee. A much-travelled man with over 40 years’ experience in the pig industry, Michael fulfilled a […]
Grassland Agro sources, produces and sell the complete range of conventional commodity fertilizers as well as the most comphrensive range of speciality fertilizer and soil conditioning products. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with Michael Dore to learn more. Since its establishment just over three years ago, Grassland Agro has grown to become a leader […]
We all like our comfort and farm animals are no different. For farmers to get the best out of their stock, a proper housing environment has to be in place. Millions of euros are spent annually by farmers in upgrading and improving their farms. The majority of this money is spent on building new sheds. […]
Spence Engineering Ltd in Hillsborough, Co. Down will from now on be known as Spence Bespoke Engineering. As part of the rebrand, a new logo has been designed to reflect the company’s expertise in the manufacture and repair of excavator buckets and specialist equipment. The new logo cleverly incorporates the teeth of an excavator bucket […]
Set-up in 1990, M&S Plant Spares Ltd in Co Longford is a family run business, catering for the construction industry and supplies parts for numerous leading brands. John Kennedy has been the company’s store manager for more than two decades now and filled us in on the business. They say that family businesses often work […]
Over the past two decades, SC Hanna in Co Down has grown to become one of the leading collectors of fallen animals in all of Northern Ireland. Owner and founder Steven Hanna spoke to Irish Tractor & Agri recently to tell us about his business and some of the clients which he has become a […]
Ballyjohnboy Transport Ltd in Co Kilkenny has made major inroads in the livestock haulage game since its establishment in 2008. Managing Director Michael Ryan spoke to Irish Tractor & Agri about the company and its origins. Specialising in livestock haulage is no easy feat these days, but at Ballyjohnboy Transport Ltd they continue to make […]
