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Professional, efficient tree surgery

23 Sep , 2016  

Over the past 20 years, Cavan Tree Services has developed a stellar reputation across County Cavan and beyond for providing professional tree pruning and felling solutions, as well as stump removal, line clearance, emergency call-outs and a whole lot more besides. We caught up with hands-on proprietor Nigel McDowell to find out more about this […]

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A cost-effective and reliable contracting service

22 Sep , 2016  

Based in Lispole, Co Kerry, Conor Hanafin Agri is a premier agricultural contractor, offering an extensive range of agricultural services to farmers in his locality. Conor Hanafin has been providing agricultural contracting services since 2008 and his extensive experience and commitment to professionalism has led to a reputation for delivering quality farm services. He prides […]

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Sherwood Farming reaps benefits of Michelin tyres

22 Sep , 2016  

Nottingham’s Sherwood Farming is reaping the benefits after specifying a combination of Michelin sprayer and tractor tyres on its high-horsepower Fendt 720 Vario tractor. The company, which farms 3,500 acres of land, required a narrow tyre for inter-row crop work, which would also enable the tractor to tow a fully-loaded 14-tonne trailer during harvest and […]

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The Farmers’ engineer

21 Sep , 2016  

The adverse weather conditions over the past few months have brought torrential rain to this country, resulting in heavy flooding in the majority of counties. Farms and dwellings close to river banks have been hit particularly hard and with no insurance company willing to compensate these people, they must take every precaution necessary to keep […]

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Blaney Motor release reaches new heights

20 Sep , 2016  

Irish manufacturer Blaney Motor is thrilled to launch a third wheeled loader concept on its stand at National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore.   The exciting unveil took place in front of an audience of invited guests, including dealers and industry representatives on the Blaney Motor Company stand on Tuesday morning. Blaney’s wheeled loaders are specifically designed […]

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The generation game at TJ Booth & Sons

20 Sep , 2016  

T.J. Booth & Sons is long established as one of the largest family owned manufacturers and distributors of animal feeds in County Tyrone and the surrounding area. The company’s proud traditions and history spans well over a century through four generations of Booth’s. The company is based in Ballygawley, where all its activities, from production […]

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Castleview are a growing concern

16 Sep , 2016  

Dublin is not only the capital of Ireland, it is also the capital for vegetable growing as the land around the likes of Rush, Skerries, Lusk and Swords to name a few areas has always been ideal for the growth of many vegetables. Most of the farms that focus on vegetable growing are operated by […]

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Free Property Clinic at the Ploughing Championship

15 Sep , 2016  

The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland has announced that it will be holding free property clinics for the general public at the Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, Co. Offaly next week. The clinics will be held over the three days of the Championships and up to 20 Chartered Surveyors from around the country, like estate agents, […]

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25 years and counting for Mossie Lane

15 Sep , 2016  

Working from their base in Abbeyfeale Co Limerick Mossie Lane Steel Fabrications has been providing top class steel farm and industrial buildings for over 25 years now. The reliability and excellent service that his company provides are two of the main reasons why it continues to grow and gain repeat business from its customers. Indeed […]

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Breffni Mushrooms are a growing concern

14 Sep , 2016  

Breffni Mushrooms specialise in supplying high quality mushrooms to consumers, retailers and the catering and processing sectors. Company founder Eugene Kiernan spoke to Irish Tractor & Agri magazine about the company’s success to date and plans for the future. Cavan-based Breffni Mushrooms epitomises the progressive and innovative culture in the mushroom industry where entrepreneurial producers […]

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