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Dunbia continue to impress after 40 years

9 Dec , 2016  

Irish meat is renowned as being some of the best in the world and a lot of this is down to the hard work and dedication of the meat processing companies in this country. Dunbia is one of the largest processors of lamb, pork and beef for retail and commercial customers across Europe, operating from […]

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Bothwell for all your farming needs

8 Dec , 2016  

Farming has evolved over the years and the list of products needed to run a farm on a daily basis is now endless. Sourcing these products can sometimes be a hassle for farmers as not all agri-stores will stock what they need. However, one business based on the Fermanagh/Tyrone border has become known as a […]

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Building stronger partnerships

7 Dec , 2016  

Founded in 2000, MMD Construction has grown to become a progressive and dynamic building and civil engineering company. Chairman/Director Kevin O’Leary filled us in on some of the agricultural-related projects which they’ve undertaken in recent years. Based in Farmers Cross in Co Cork, MMD Construction offer an extensive range of services, befitting a major construction […]

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Michael brings home the bacon

6 Dec , 2016  

Michael McDonnell has the distinction of being the only pig farmer currently operating in Co. Galway. As well as running a busy piggery near Loughrea, he is chairman of the northern region of the IFA Pig and Pig Meat Committee. A much-travelled man with over 40 years’ experience in the pig industry, Michael fulfilled a […]

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Caragh Nurseries working with GLAS scheme to preserve spaces in rural Ireland

5 Dec , 2016  

Co. Kildare based, Caragh Nurseries is working closely with farmers and the Department of Agriculture to achieve the national objectives of ‘GLAS’, the new agri-environment scheme which is part of the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. The scheme, which stands for Green, Low-Carbon and Agri-Environment ties in with the green vision for Irish agriculture as contained […]

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John Deere adds new flagship tractors to 6R Series

2 Dec , 2016  

John Deere is launching two new top of the range six-cylinder tractor models rated at 230 and 250hp (97/68 EC), designed to meet the needs of contractors and arable farmers. The 6230R and 6250R will complete the line-up of John Deere 6R Series tractors from summer 2017. The 6230R and 6250R set new standards for […]

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Grassland Agro deliver quality

2 Dec , 2016  

Grassland Agro sources, produces and sell the complete range of conventional commodity fertilizers as well as the most comphrensive range of speciality fertilizer and soil conditioning products. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with Michael Dore to learn more. Since its establishment just over three years ago, Grassland Agro has grown to become a leader […]

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Doyle Farm Buildings are true specialists

1 Dec , 2016  

We all like our comfort and farm animals are no different. For farmers to get the best out of their stock, a proper housing environment has to be in place. 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. […]

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Michelin ‘2 in 1’ farm tyre get SIMA Innovation Award

30 Nov , 2016  

Michelin has been awarded the prestigious SIMA Innovation Gold Medal for its soon-to-launch`2 in 1′ farm tyre, which features a ‘smart’ tread pattern that evolves to match the application. Set to be unveiled at SIMA in March 2017, the ‘2 in 1’ tyre has been designed to support farmers who increasingly opt for larger machinery […]

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New name; same great service

30 Nov , 2016  

Spence Engineering Ltd in Hillsborough, Co. Down will from now on be known as Spence Bespoke Engineering. As part of the rebrand, a new logo has been designed to reflect the company’s expertise in the manufacture and repair of excavator buckets and specialist equipment. The new logo cleverly incorporates the teeth of an excavator bucket […]

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