At this year’s National Ploughing Championships, taking place in Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly in Ireland from 19-21 September 2016, Limerick-based Doosan Bobcat dealer, Adare Machinery, will be showing a wide array of new Bobcat and Doosan products for the farming and construction/rental markets. Attended by a record 283,000 visitors in 2016, the National Ploughing Championships […]
Gavin Cromwell is a farrier-turned-racehorse trainer based near Navan in Co. Meath. His passion for horses, coupled with the wealth of knowledge he has gained from working in various trainers’ yards, has enabled him to become a successful trainer in his own right. Horses have been part of Gavin’s life for as long as he […]
Farming has evolved considerably over the years as the methods and techniques used to get the best from the land and livestock have certainly moved with the times. Anyone not willing to adapt to these changes are being left behind in terms of development as Ireland continues to be a leading player in the world […]
In agriculture today, the nutritional needs of farm animals are well understood and may be satisfied through natural forage and fodder alone, or augmented by direct supplementation of nutrients in concentrated, controlled form. The nutritional quality of feed is influenced not only by the nutrient content, but also by many other factors such as feed […]
In an era when large-scale beef processing is becoming the norm, Troy’s Meats near Mullingar is proof that there can still be a place for the small independent business in the industry. During our conversation with James Troy of Troy’s Meats, the word ‘quality’ constantly crops up. The Troy’s are passionate about their product and […]
Hanlon Machinery Ltd offers the highest levels of service and expertise when it comes to being a John Deere dealer. Company sales manager Martin McDonnell gave Irish Tractor & Agri the lowdown on the Dundalk-based business and the new deal they have in place with Brian James Trailers. The first few months of 2017 have […]
This time of the year brings about a hive activity in the farming community as there is so much to be done in a short time frame. Winter brings about its own perils and although it may not be as hectic as the previous two seasons, it certainly is not a case of downing tools […]
ABP Ireland has been awarded 21 stars at the prestigious annual Great Taste 2017 Awards in London, which is run by the Guild of Fine Food. Great Taste is the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink awards initiative, whose highly respected seal of approval is recognised globally. This year, a panel of 500 industry experts […]
For over 30 years A & JJ Walsh Agri Contractors has developed an excellent reputation for providing its customers in the West of Ireland with a top class agri contracting service. We at Irish Tractor & Agri spoke to John Joe Walsh who informed and outlined how this exceptional family run business has now stretched […]
An extensive range of heavy-duty mulchers for land reclamation and forestry rejuvenation has been introduced by direct sales and distribution specialist Spaldings from the TMC Cancela range. Comprising numerous models for use on tractors from 80hp to 500hp, as well as excavator-mounted hydraulic drive versions, the machines feature patented tooth designs for different applications. Spaldings […]
