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Farmhand unveils Amazone spreader offer

22 Dec , 2016  

In conjunction with machinery distributor, Farmhand, Amazone dealers are currently promoting a finance offer applicable on fertiliser spreaders which will remain operative until mid-February next. Noting that there are ‘thousands’ of old spreaders awaiting replacement, the Farmhand offer sees the ZAM 1201, for example, (complete with folding cover and lights) being offered for an initial […]

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The Dungannon Mart report

22 Dec , 2016  

Dungannon Farmers’ Mart has been at the heart of the local farming community for nearly 60 years. Established in 1958 by Edmund Wylie, Robert David McKeown and Wesley Morrow in Dungannon’s Market Yard, the Mart moved to its current location at Granville in 1987 and is now run by the Wylie family. Always supporting farmers […]

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Bain there, done that

21 Dec , 2016  

With four-and-a-half decades of experience, Bain Poultry Supplies Ltd. is Ireland’s premier poultry house manufacturer and installer, boasting a strong presence island-wide. We travelled to their base in Keady, County Armagh and caught up with founder Tommy Bain and Online Marketing and Office Support Manager Andrew Grant to find out more about the history and […]

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An all-encompassing agri service

19 Dec , 2016  

Based in Lissanore, Castleisland, O’Mahony Machinery Hire Ltd. offer farmers an exceptional agricultural contracting service. They are also main agents in Kerry for PÖTTINGER farm machinery and run their own suckler enterprise. We travelled to the Kingdom and met Padraig O’Mahony to find out more about this outstanding, wide-ranging family operation. With over four decades […]

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Unrivalled forestry contracting solutions

16 Dec , 2016  

Glendale Tree Services provides a wide range of high-quality tree surgery and forestry contracting services and has been leading the way in the burgeoning biomass woodchip market since 2011. We caught up with co-proprietor Stewart Cameron to find out more about this outstanding operation. Headquartered in Randalstown, County Antrim, Glendale Tree Services is an exceptional […]

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Processing more than 1.1 billion litres of milk a year

15 Dec , 2016  

Lakeland Dairies’ acquisition of Fane Valley’s dairy business makes it Ireland’s third-largest milk processor. The County Cavan based farmer-owned dairy processing co-operative has certainly come a long way since its genesis 120 years ago. In May, 2016, Lakeland Dairies in Cavan acquired the Fane Valley Dairies business based at Banbridge, County Down, with a joint-statement […]

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New Holland Agriculture wins four AE50 Awards from ASABE for 2017

14 Dec , 2016  

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has named IntelliBale™ ISOBUS Class 3 Tractor & Baler automation for New Holland Roll-Belt™ Series, SmartTrax™ with Flex Technology, CX/CR Everest 20 levelling system, and the T7 Heavy Duty Enhanced Engine Brake winners of 2017 AE50 awards. AE50 awards honor the year’s most innovative designs in […]

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Forming a strong attachment …

14 Dec , 2016  

ProDig is recognised across Ireland and beyond as a quality designer and manufacturer of a wide range of high-quality attachments for the agricultural sector. We visited their County Carlow base to get an insight into the history and current wellbeing of this exceptional family-run operation from co-owner Donny Nolan. ProDig Attachments was established over a […]

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Lamma debut for new Michelin Agricultural tyre range

13 Dec , 2016  

The LAMMA Show 2017 will see Michelin showcase its new AxioBib 2 agricultural tyre range to farmers and contractors a month ahead of its planned international debut.   Initially available in two dimensions – Very High Flexion (VF) 650/65 R42 and VF 540/65 R30 – the new range has been designed to meet the rising […]

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Quality wool and quality products

12 Dec , 2016  

Kerry Lamb & Wool Co-Op offer an extensive range of veterinary products, wire, fencing posts, fertilizers and feeds while the export of wool is the cornerstone of their business. Irish Tractor & Agri magazine sat down with manager Séan Moriarty to find out the secrets of their success. Kerry Lamb & Wool Co-Op commenced trading […]

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