The research, unveiled at the Tirlán Quality Grain Awards this week, is the first of its kind using a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology specifically developed for Irish grain on a wide range of commercially-grown Irish cereals. Accounting for straw incorporation, the study showed the net carbon footprint could be close to net zero. Tirlán, […]
Nicky Grene set up Grene Sportsgrounds in Co Limerick after returning home from the USA thirty years ago to provide services to local GAA and Rugby clubs. Today, the company is one the leading sports grounds contractors in Ireland. They offer sustainable sports pitch development, maintenance and management for sporting clubs of all sizes including golf and […]
Meath Farm Machinery Ltd has announced that an agreement has been reached with John Deere to expand its operations into County Louth and County Dublin. An agreement has also been reached with Michael Hanlon for Meath Farm Machinery Ltd to operate from the existing premises of Hanlon Machinery Ltd at Marlbog Road, Haggardstown, Dundalk, County […]
Nohoval Contracting Services Ltd is a leading agricultural contracting operation which has been providing a complete service to farmers in and around Kinsale, Co. Cork for almost 60 years. There is never a dull moment for Ray Quinn who runs the contracting business and is also a tillage farmer who grows winter and spring barley, winter […]
The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), the statutory body responsible for the regulation and management of the practise of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing in the state, welcomed 321 new vets and 126 new veterinary nurses to its register in 2023. The VCI believes this influx of additional talent will benefit animal health and welfare in Ireland. New […]
Situated in the heart of North Antrim, Chestnutt Animal Feeds is a family-run mill with a lifetime of experience in producing a wide range of high quality feeds to meet the needs of dairy, beef cattle and sheep at all stages of life. As this innovative, industry-leading animal feed compounder celebrated its 70th anniversary, we […]
Based in Ballydekin House, Midleton, Co Cork, Daly Agrifarm Ltd offers its customers a vast range of agricultural contracting services. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant spoke with Sean Collins to find out more about what is a thriving business down south which operates with top of the line machinery and excellent operators week in, week […]
The first used construction and agricultural machinery sale of 2024 at the Euro Auctions flagship site in Leeds, between 24th-27th January, proved that quality machinery will always attract the crowds. In all, 6,500 lots went over the ramp making a hammer total of £55.6 million, 40% of which came from the floor on the day, […]
For coming up on three decades, Millstream Animal Feed has been helping Irish farmers improve their bottom line by providing a game-changing range of ingenious high-performance, low-cost feed alternatives. We returned to Clohamon Mills in County Wexford and touched base with Head of Sales Charlie Hogg to discuss three of the value-added products currently available. […]
Thinking of investing in a new building or upgrading an existing structure to save on energy costs in the future? If yes is your answer, then you need to have a chat with Frank Murphy and Daire Fegan of Aneuco Ltd. Aneuco Ltd has quickly earned an enviable reputation within Ireland’s industrial and agri sector […]
