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One of Ireland’s premier trailer manufacturers

20 Feb , 2018  

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 […]

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Agri Group improves Tractor efficiency on Michelin tyres

16 Feb , 2018  

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 […]

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Gwm Smyth Agri are top of the crops

16 Feb , 2018  

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, […]

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Case IH defines categories of autonomy and announces pilot programme

15 Feb , 2018  

Since revealing the autonomous concept vehicle, Case IH has been evolving the technology and further defining automation and autonomy as it relates to agriculture, and has been in discussions with customers around the world to study how this technology can be implemented for maximum benefit in their operations. Now, through its Autonomy and Automation Programme, […]

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Run of the Mill

14 Feb , 2018  

The process of getting the right blend of feed for your livestock has become a lot more scientific and it can be a complex procedure. For many years now, people have taken greater care of what food they eat as they strive for greater longevity in their lives, by trying to stay as healthy as […]

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RT Hedge & Tree Cutting – maintaining the landscape

13 Feb , 2018  

Despite being just eight years in existence, RT Hedge & Tree Cutting Ltd has carved a niche for itself in its line of work. The specialist Kerry company is the brainchild of Padraig Teahan and his father-in-law Johnny Reidy. When the building sector hit the rocks back in 2008, Padraig Teahan found himself at a […]

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Multiple innovation awards for Case IH at Fieragricola 2018

8 Feb , 2018  

Case IH receives two Foglia d’Oro (Gold prize for innovation) at Fieragricola 2018, for its new AFS AccuTurn automated headland turning system, and the new Maxxum Multicontroller with ActiveDrive 8 semi-powershift transmission /  Two Foglia d´Argento (Silver prize for innovation) recognise the technical innovation of the company’s new Quadtrac CVX high-horsepower articulated tractor, and the […]

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The best and freshest Irish carrots

8 Feb , 2018  

Leo Dunne Ltd is based right on the River Nore in Durrow, Co. Laois. For nearly a century, the Dunne family has grown and supplied premium Irish vegetables and they are passionate about what they do. The health benefits of carrots include reduced cholesterol, prevention from  heart attacks, warding off of certain  cancers, improved vision […]

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A pig’s life

7 Feb , 2018  

According to Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures, there are about 158,000 breeding sows in the Republic of Ireland at present. These are the pigs that produce litters of piglets that are then fattened and slaughtered for the meat market. CSO figures also show there are about 1.3 million growing pigs in the Republic of Ireland. […]

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Omagh Mart – a class apart

6 Feb , 2018  

It’s a landmark year for Omagh Auction Mart Ltd., which celebrated its 50th anniversary in July. We caught up with director Seamus O’Kane to get an insight into day-to-day activities at one of County Tyrone’s most successful livestock auctioneers. Since the heady summer of 1967, Omagh Auction Mart has been providing farmers from across counties […]