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 […]
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 […]
