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The quality experts

22 May , 2018  

A commitment to manufacturing quality products has earned R&M Buckets Ltd a reputation that is the envy of all their competitors. Placing a huge emphasis on meeting their customers’ expectations has played a significant part in the company’s success over the years. This family run business was established by Michael Rafferty, who brought his vast […]

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Farming contractor praises Michelin High Flotation tyres

22 May , 2018  

A prominent farmer and contractor in York has credited Michelin’s CargoXBib High Flotation tyres with vastly improving the efficiency of its operation. The 650/55 R26.5 tyres will now be fitted to a further two Stewart trailers run by crop farmers Wharram and Kay, following a trial during which co-owner Roger Kay noticed additional benefits with […]

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Growing over 100 years

18 May , 2018  

Moore Produce is a family farm growing and packing potato and vegetable produce. Irish Tractor & Agri learned all about the business from Anthony Moore, who is third generation in the Co Dublin farm. Based in North Dublin, Moore Produce specialises in growing over 300 acres of fresh potatoes and vegetables. Pat Moore and his […]

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Organic farming special feature is new at DLG-Feldtage 2018

17 May , 2018  

For the first time, the DLG (German Agricultural Society) will offer an information platform for those interested in organic farming at this year’s DLG-Feldtage. The new Organic Farming special feature will be centered on organically managed areas of the DLG’s International Crop Production Center, at Bernburg, Germany, where the 2018 DLG-Feldtage takes place from 12 […]

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John Deere demos new sprayer at Cereals Event

17 May , 2018  

Featuring the new PowrSpray solution system, a larger 5000-litre capacity spray tank and an ultra-lightweight but extremely strong carbon fibre boom, John Deere’s R4050i self-propelled sprayer will be demonstrated for the first time in the Sprays & Sprayers arena at Cereals 2018. Able to spray at widths of 18 or 36m, the high-performance spray boom […]

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Glanbia’s Siobhán Talbot is The Irish Times Business Person of the Year 2018

17 May , 2018  

Siobhán Talbot, the Managing Director of Glanbia, is the inaugural winner of The Irish Times Business Person of the Year Award. Ms Talbot was one of 11 winners of The Irish Times Business Person of the Month Awards which were launched last May and who was eligible for the overall award. The purpose of the […]

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New addition to the Landini tractor range to debut at the FTMTA Grass & Muck Event

16 May , 2018  

A new addition to the Landini tractor range will make its debut in Ireland at the FTMTA’s Grass & Muck Event, Gurteen Agricultural College, Co Tipperary on May 17. The 110hp Landini 6-115H will be hot off the assembly lines at the Argo Tractors factory in northern Italy, where more than 70% by value of […]

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Putting farmers first

16 May , 2018  

With more than 25 years under its belt, William Foster Tractors Ltd in Co Wicklow continues to lead the way when it comes to the supply of New Holland products. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with the man himself to learn more about the company. These are busy times for William Foster Tractors Ltd […]

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Efficient contracting … on time, every time

15 May , 2018  

Hughes Brothers Agri have been providing unrivalled contracting services for more than four decades. We travelled to the fertile terrain of Ballinkillen in County Carlow and touched base with Philip Hughes to find out more about this highly-regarded family-run enterprise. Specialists in wagon silage, self-propelled silage and baling & wrapping, Hughes Brothers Agri are renowned […]

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Catering for farmers’ machinery needs

10 May , 2018  

With over 30 years’ experience, Naas Farm Machinery has established itself as a leading supplier of new and used tractors and agricultural machinery. Irish Tractor & Agri learned more about the business from its General Manager, Murt Murphy. When George Delahunt first set-up Naas Farm Machinery back in 1986 he’d have hardly anticipated being in […]