At just 32 years old, Brian Lawlor is already in his eleventh season cutting silage. There are many reasons why his eponymous business, Brian Lawlor Plant & Agri Ltd., has proven to be a resounding success story – including outstanding workmanship, great machinery, excellent staff, always remaining true to one’s word and careful pre-planning. We […]
Malone Fruit Farm in Co Carlow has been bringing consumers delicious homemade jams, juices and preserves since 1997. Farm owner James Malone told more to Irish Tractor & Agri when we caught up with him recently. In 1988, husband and wife Tom and Elizabeth Malone purchased two acres of land in Closh, Ballon, Co Carlow […]
For nearly two decades, AJ Contracts has offered a reliable and competitive range of services to their local agricultural community. We caught up with Alan Jameson-Ewing who filled us in on his burgeoning business. Alan Jameson-Ewing’s agricultural contracting business (AJ Contracts) has expanded steadily over the last 17 years and the wealth of experience he […]
Based in Dromore, Co. Tyrone, Kenwell Engineering Ltd is a leading supplier and erector of agricultural, industrial and commercial buildings. Although a relatively new company, the family-run business has vast experience and expertise in delivering steel work and cladding for large-scale projects. While Kenwell Engineering Ltd has only been trading since 2014, the Kenwell name […]
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Energy Show, Ireland’s leading business energy event returns to the RDS on Wednesday, 18 April and Thursday, 19 April 2018. The annual free event, features 150 exhibitors of sustainable energy technologies and services, and is a must for those who want to network, learn, build business opportunities and […]
Topcon Agriculture has introduced the new X23, a high-performance 8.4-inch touchscreen console, for entry-level needs. The console includes functionality upgrade options for expanding operational demands as needed by the farmer. The X23 runs Topcon Horizon software, designed to offer a simple, industry-leading, easy-to-use, icon-based and user-definable interface with a full range of guidance patterns. The […]
Celebrating 20 years in business, Greenhill Parke Engineering Ltd is a leading supplier and erector of agricultural and industrial buildings operating from Quigley’s Point in Co. Donegal. The family-run business has gone from strength to strength since Victor Parke set up Greenhill Parke Engineering to meet the demands of the agricultural sector. The company has […]
During the summer months, roads throughout Ireland are swamped with fleets of tractors. However, the simple fact is that without agricultural contractors, the island of Ireland would come to a standstill as no grass grown or cut would leave cattle without fodder, milk quotas would drop, there would be a shortage of meat meaning prices […]
Glynns Milltown Ltd. introduced a frost proof yard hydrant to the Irish market a number of years ago and they didn’t let anyone down during the big snow recently. They are standard water fixtures for outdoor use in northern climates where freezing temperatures are common. Frost-proof hydrants operate with a control lever and hose connector […]
Deere & Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire King Agro, a leading, privately-held manufacturer of carbon fibre technology products with headquarters in Valencia, Spain and a production facility in Campana, Argentina. “This transaction provides John Deere customers with the chance to benefit further from King Agro’s unique knowledge, designs and expertise in carbon […]
