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There is a Vector PowerDrive Post Driver for everyone, everywhere

16 Nov , 2017  

Vector PowerDrive is the market leader when it comes to fence post drivers. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with Michael Brennan of manufacturers, Brennan Fencing, to find out more. Brennan Fencing of Johnstown, Co Kilkenny are one of Ireland’s longest established Fencing contractors and provide services throughout the country. They are also renowned as […]

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No. 1 for filtration, wear parts, cutting edges and lubricants

15 Nov , 2017  

Synonymous with sourcing and supplying high-quality filtration, wear parts, cutting edges and lubricants, RedMac Plant & Engineering Supplies Ltd. have been serving the agri sector superbly since their inception 13 summers ago. We dropped into their Castlebar, County Mayo head office to discuss the excellent range of products and services provided with director James McDonnell. […]

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Christmas Parade of Light Tractor Run/Family Fun Day

14 Nov , 2017  

Annual Christmas Parade of Light Tractor Run hosted by Active Agri Association  is being held on Saturday 2ndh December 2017 with special guess GRASSMEN starting from Killinkere Leisure Centre (all vehicles welcome). All proceeds are in aid of the Children’s Ward in Cavan General Hospital. Registration is €20 per tractor from 11am and leaving at […]

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The mart report from Kanturk

10 Nov , 2017  

Kanturk Co-Operative Mart Ltd has been at the heart of the agricultural community in North Cork for nearly 60 years. Mart manager Seamus O’Keeffe explains more. Established in 1959, Kanturk Co-Op Mart comes alive every Tuesday when farmers from throughout the region flock to the centre of Kanturk for the weekly cattle sales. The mart […]

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CLAAS Invests in Tyre Pressure Control Technology

9 Nov , 2017  

CLAAS has taken over the tyre pressure control technology developed by R&M Landtechniksysteme. In future, CLAAS Industrietechnik based in Paderborn will manage and develop the systems previously manufactured by the tyre pressure experts from Möhnesee in North Rhine-Westphalia.  The parties have agreed not to discuss the contractual details. Practical Solutions The R&M technology will make […]

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Europe’s leading baler strengthens Massey Ferguson harvesting range

9 Nov , 2017  

Five new round balers, providing wide choice of fixed- and variable chamber models, strengthen Massey Ferguson’s fast-growing fleet of efficient and dependable equipment. With a superb, consistent bale shape, superior design and high quality engineering, the new MF RB Series round balers further strengthen Massey Ferguson’s fast-growing fleet of efficient and dependable equipment The MF […]

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Contracting experts in the southeast

8 Nov , 2017  

The farming industry in Ireland has been witness to many changes over the years, particularly machinery wise as bigger and better equipment is always coming on the market. Agricultural contractors are always aware that in order to keep up with their ever increasing workloads, they need the best of the best when it comes to […]

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The steel specialists

6 Nov , 2017  

Millions of euros are spent annually by farmers in upgrading and improving their farms. The majority of this money is spent on building new sheds. Farmers expect the work to be completed to the highest standard while still been cost effective. To ensure this is the case, most turn to experienced steel fabrication companies that […]

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Supply and Demand

2 Nov , 2017  

The potato or spud as it is more commonly known in Ireland has been a huge part of our diet for centuries. However, in an era where time is of the essence for people and in many cases where both partners are out working, the traditional potato has slipped down our list of priorities. Irish […]

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The alternative options

31 Oct , 2017  

Ireland is a country that doesn’t like change. We as a nation like to stick with the familiar as well as the tried and tested. So, it can be very hard to introduce a new brand to the Irish market, let alone make a success of that product. The quality of that product has to […]