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ABP Ireland Reaches For the Stars 21 times at the Great Taste Awards

2 Aug , 2017  

ABP Ireland has been awarded 21 stars at the prestigious annual Great Taste 2017 Awards in London, which is run by the Guild of Fine Food. Great Taste is the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink awards initiative, whose highly respected seal of approval is recognised globally.  This year, a panel of 500 industry experts […]

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Heavy-duty vegetation mulchers from Spaldings for land reclamation and forest management

1 Aug , 2017  

An extensive range of heavy-duty mulchers for land reclamation and forestry rejuvenation has been introduced by direct sales and distribution specialist Spaldings from the TMC Cancela range. Comprising numerous models for use on tractors from 80hp to 500hp, as well as excavator-mounted hydraulic drive versions, the machines feature patented tooth designs for different applications. Spaldings […]

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Limerick’s 7th Diecast Model & Diorama Show 2017

28 Jul , 2017  

Mark Tierney of M&M Diecast Models in Co.Limerick will host  Limerick’s 7th Diecast Model & Diorama Show on Sunday 10th of September 2017 in the South Court Hotel, Courtfield, Raheen, Limerick from 10AM TO 6PM. Due to the Success of the previous Six Years we already have a number of Traders booked in. Some of the Traders Confirmed […]

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Michelin Tyre life doubles for Germany Farms

26 Jul , 2017  

Having more than doubled the tyre life on its two Claas Scorpion 7045 Varipower Plus telehandlers, the decision to switch to Michelin BibLoad Hard Surface tyres has proven a successful one for arable farm and broiler producer Germany Farms. The Nottinghamshire-based company – which farms more than 3,000 acres and produces some seven million broilers […]

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Interests of Irish farmers ‘at risk’ in Brexit negotiations – former EEC campaigner claims

26 Jul , 2017  

Farmers, fishermen, food producers and exporters generally should pressure Government to open direct negotiations with Britain to agree post-Brexit arrangements that would be exclusively in the interests of our two countries and not leave matters to EU negotiators whose awareness of our special needs may not be as good as it should be. The suggestion […]

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Green shoots of hope in the Ethiopian mountains

26 Jul , 2017  

A restored watershed and agricultural training have revitalised life for a rural community in Tigray, northern Ethiopia “These lands, including the hills you see, were dry and barren with little or no vegetation on them”, recollects Priest Gebregzibher Gebremeskel, looking over the lush fields of his lifelong home, Betegebez kebele, in the Tigray mountains in northern Ethiopia. […]

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Ford 100 Fest on Ford family farm

25 Jul , 2017  

The West Cork Vintage Ploughing and Threshing Association’s Ford 100 Fest will take place on the ancestral home-farm of Henry Ford at Crohane, Ballinascarthy, Co. Cork on Sunday August 27th. Billed as a great day out for the whole family, the event will be sponsored by Henry Ford & Son Limited and will be a celebration […]

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RSA & IFA Issue Joint Road Safety Appeal

24 Jul , 2017  

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) have today (Monday 24 July) urged road users to take extra care as the number of tractors, trailers and other farm machinery on the roads increases over the summer months. The appeal comes as many farmers around the country are in the middle of the […]

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McHale Plant Sales appoints new sales representative for Merlo

24 Jul , 2017  

Merlo distributor, McHale Plant Sales has appointed John Cahill as sales representative for its range of Italian-made Merlo telehandlers. Operating from the company’s Rathcoole premises, his new role will be focused on expanding Merlo’s market share in both agricultural and construction sectors, and in identifying new opportunities for the brand in other areas. From Coilldubh, […]

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Deere and Kramer form strategic alliance

7 Jul , 2017  

John Deere announced today that it has invested in Kramer-Werke GmbH in order to emphasise the ambition to establish a long-term alliance. Both companies have agreed, subject to antitrust approval, to provide material handling equipment solutions for distribution through the John Deere dealer network under the Kramer trademark. This new strategic partnership will enable John […]

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