Livestock Marts are an integral part of Irish society and for many generations they have been the focal point for the farming community. Not only are they a place to buy and sell your livestock, but they are also a place to discuss the latest trials and tribulations within the industry. In the majority of […]
Gordon Hegarty & Sons Ltd have been trading since 1968 at Tullow, Co Carlow, where Gordon Hegarty and his wife Ellen first established their farm machinery business. Irish Tractor & Agri spoke with their son, Henry Hegarty, who, along with his brother Gordon, is currently preparing to mark the company’s 50th anniversary. On September 18th, […]
Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with Norman Read who has been running a sheep farm in County Fermanagh since the 1960s. Agriculture is one of Northern Ireland’s most important industries. As a whole, the agri-food industry turns over more than £4.5 billion every year, and supports one in eight jobs in the UK, making […]
There are many rules and regulations to be adhered to in the haulage industry no matter what area a haulier specialises in. Legislation is always changing and it is essential for transport operators to keep up to date with what’s going on. Various different licences or certs are required to cover hauliers in many different […]
Reid Engineering (Cookstown) Ltd are construction specialists, steel erectors, metal fabrication and cladding to the agricultural, commercial and industrial sectors based in Cookstown, Tyrone. Established 35 years ago by Jackie Reid, the business has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the leading engineering firms in Northern Ireland. These days, the company is being […]
Tillage farming and agricultural contracting are a way of life for the Cassells family in Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. Jim Cassells explains more. There are two generations of Cassells involved in both enterprises. Brothers Jim, Tom and Billy are joined by Jim’s son Kenneth and Tom’s son Thomas. While the three brothers have separate farms, they […]
Cashel Mart Livestock & Property Sales deals with agricultural sales, farm sales, machinery sales, commercial sales, livestock valuations and grazing and tillage letting. Alison De Vere Hunt is the mart manager at Cashel and told Irish Tractor & Agri all about the business and what they’ve been up to as of late. Cashel Mart […]
Broughan Engineering Ltd in Tullow, Co. Carlow designs, engineers and manufactures a wide range of high-quality, bespoke agricultural trailers. We spoke to brothers Paul and Patrick Broughan about their recent investments, new innovations and supplying to a growing Irish, UK and overseas market. These are exciting times for the Broughans who are now exporting their […]
Scottish-based farming and grain handling experts Greenshields Agri Group claims to have improved the operational efficiency of one of its tractors, thanks to the performance of its Michelin AxioBib and MegaXBib tyres. Previously the firm’s John Deere 8345R operated on dual fitments, before switching to 900/60 R42 AxioBib singles on the rear and 750/65 R26 […]
In Ballywilliamroe, County Carlow, Gilbert Smyth oversees an exceptional, fourth-generation tillage farming enterprise that’s closing in on its 100th anniversary. We caught up with Gilbert to discuss the long-standing tillage / sucker operation as well as the complementary contracting services provided and his active role with the Carlow branch of the IFA. For some farmers, […]
