The Irish Soft Fruit Growers Association was established back in 1992 and speaks on behalf of soft fruit producers throughout the Ireland. Chairman Gary McCarthy highlighted the good work that’s going on and their ambitions for the future. The association represents 90% of the Irish soft fruit grown and sold through the retail multiples. Current […]
Up and running eight years now, Newrock Engineering in Co Armagh has become an award-winning engineering service which has earned itself a glowing reputation for its designs. Managing Director Sammy Hughes told Irish Tractor & Agri more. When it comes to the design of agricultural machinery, there are few more innovative and creative than Co […]
Mart Smolders, Pig Division Manager at MS Schippers, took traders along with him into the world of integral hygiene on pig farms. With the HyCare approach, pig quality will improve without using any of those pricey jars. “Hygiene specialists will take over the top spot as the most important consultant to the pig farmer in […]
Renowned tractor, trailer, jeep and farm machinery dealership Regan Tractor Sales celebrated its 40th anniversary in March, 2018. We visited the heart of Ireland’s agri sector in Frenchpark, County Roscommon and met founder Tom Regan and his daughter Olivia to get an insight into the exceptional range of products and services provided by this long-serving, […]
Thomas Hutchinson and Sons Ltd, also known as Hutchinsons Feeds, is a Tyrone-based family business that provides quality animal feeds and customised nutrition solutions to maximise performance and help support healthy growth of your herd. Specialising in dairy nutrition and management, they are dedicated to providing the best nutritional products and services possible. The company […]
Fox Brothers Engineering Ltd in Co Wexford is fast approaching 40 years since its inception and continues to be a leader in the fabrication and erection of agricultural buildings. Irish Tractor & Agri found out more from sales co-ordinator DJ Byrne. Since the factory opened, Fox Brothers Engineering Ltd has grown vastly and now offers […]
Sean O’Malley Plant Hire Ltd. is an exceptional family-run operation that provides unrivalled plant hire, land drainage, forestry development, road-making, tipper hire and turf cutting solutions across the West of Ireland and – increasingly – further afield. We touched base with the eponymous founder / proprietor to get an update. To keep their stunning fleet […]
Established in 1959, Castleisland Co-Op is one of the oldest and largest livestock marts in the country. It becomes a hive of activity every Monday and Wednesday when farmers from far and wide converge for the popular calves / weanlings and general sales. In the heart of Castleisland, you’ll find Castleisland Co-Operative Livestock Mart, which […]
What a year 2017 was for Clonakilty Food Co, makers of Ireland’s favourite Blackpudding. The opening of a new custom-built production facility in Clonakilty, Co. Cork on October 2 was followed by the company receiving prestigious Agribusiness and Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards. The dream became a reality for everyone associated with Clonakilty Food […]
For almost four decades, Springmount Tractors has been providing farmers and contractors in the south east with unrivalled sales, service and parts solutions for tractors and agricultural machinery. We dropped into their well-appointed Gorey, County Wexford base to find out more from founder / proprietor Alfred Spencer. As main agent for Case IH tractors and […]
