2014 Teagasc Student of the Year and converted dairy farmer Edward Payne hasn’t been put off in the slightest by decreasing milk prices. Indeed, he and his father Jimmy are committed to increasing their herd size in the coming year. “This is the first year that we’ve been feeling the cash flow pinch, but we […]
50 years have lapsed since John Joe Walsh of Kilbyrne House Stables took out his horse training license. Born and reared in Doneraile, his longevity in such a competitive environment is testament to his knack for getting the best out of his charges. The first ever recorded Steeplechase run in 1752 between Buttevant and Doneraile […]
Having first opened its doors in the mid-1950s, Tullow Livestock Sales Ltd is the oldest privately owned mart in the country. Irish Tractor & Agri heard more from Mart manager Eric Driver. They say success breeds success. That certainly seems to be the case with Tullow Livestock Sales Ltd, which is celebrating over 60 in […]
This past May saw Co Laois farmer Tom Dunne beat off the competition at the 2016 Zurich Farmer of the Year awards to take home the overall prize. Irish Tractor & Agri learned more from the man himself and what he has been up to as of late. Based in Durrow, Co Laois, Tom Dunne […]
The Maertens family (AKA the Martin’s) of Clane, Co Kildare aim is to exceed expectations whenever possible. One of the county’s leading potato producers, quality and service are their trademarks. Irish Tractor & Agri magazine caught up with Bart Maertens to find out more. 30 years have passed since the Maertens family upped sticks from […]
Soon to be celebrating 20 years in business, Scanlon Agri & Plant Contractors in Co Mayo have grown to become a leading contracting outfit out west. Irish tractor & Agri spoke with business partner John Scanlon to learn more about the contacting outfit. Established back in 1997, the busy times keep on coming at Scanlon […]
John Deere’s latest research and development work has been rewarded with one Silver and two Special Mention Awards at the SIMA 2017 show, being held in Paris from 26 February to 2 March. The Silver Award is for the Smart AutoLube system, which automatically greases all the lubrication points on the tractor along with its […]
Brian Murphy Agri Ltd is a leading agricultural contracting firm based in Kinvara, Co. Galway. Specialising in baling, slurry spreading, excavation, reseeding, hedge-cutting and fencing, it offers a comprehensive service to a large customer-base. Trading since 2004, the family-run business became a limited company two years ago and continues to go from strength to strength. […]
Nora and Connie Sheehan of Bord Bia approved Lisna-G Farm – which is located in Castletownroche, Mallow, Co Cork – specialise in fresh cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage and potatoes. When Nora Sheehan was sounded out about taking on the role of chairperson of the North Cork IFA Potato Committee she had to think long and hard […]
Athenry tyre dealer Kevin Burke Tyres has been awarded Michelin Exelagri dealer status for its agricultural tyre business. In becoming only the fourth Exelagri dealer in Ireland, the Galway firm is the first to service customers along the west coast and joins a select group which includes Nolan Tyres in Ballon, Carlow and Cork dealers […]
