Lough Erne Investments Ltd is a leading beef producer based in Co. Fermanagh. Consisting of four farms, the company was set up two years ago by local man Charles Crawford whose name is synonymous with the egg industry. It was very much a case of Charles returning to his roots when he set up Lough […]
For more than eight years now Rohan Engineering in Co Limerick have been manufacturing a wide variety of agricultural equipment. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with one of the key men behind the company, Garry Rohan, to find about the business and they’re latest piece of machinery. The agricultural sector has never been an […]
Mud soaked trails, impossibly steep inclines, freezing cold starts, John Deere Gators have proved themselves year after year as go-anywhere, dependable and reliable work vehicles. With more than 500,000 built, they’ve earned a reputation for durability and quality like no other. Unfortunately, their positive attributes have made Gators a popular target for professional and opportunistic thieves. Reacting […]
F.S. Herron Ltd is renowned for producing the highest quality animal feeds for cattle, sheep, pigs and horses, delivering their feeds throughout Northern Ireland and ensuring their customers’ livestock enjoy the best diet possible. Managing Director David Aiken filled us in on the rest. Established over 50 years, F.S. Herron Ltd in Leitrim, Co. Down […]
Approaching seven years since they were officially established, Abbey Tree Services in Boyle, Co Roscommon have developed into a leader in serving customers in the care and maintenance of trees. Company co-director Liam McQuaid told us more. Starting a company from scratch is no simple feat, especially in the middle of a stinging economic downturn, […]
Starting from Killinkere Leisure Centre at 4pm on Saturday 10th December, all vehicles are welcome to this year’s Christmas Parade of Lights tractor Run. All proceeds go to the Children Ward in Cavan General Hospital. Registration €20 from 2pm to 3pm Don’t let this Deer (all other tractors too) be the only deer in Christmas […]
With over 130 years’ experience behind DeLaval, it is no wonder that they are a world leader in milking rotary systems. Over the years, the company has seen many changes, but one thing that they have maintained is the quality products that they manufacture. From a pair of heavy-duty gloves to the most advanced herd […]
Agricultural Contractors have benefitted greatly from the evolution of technology, but there is one thing that cannot be surpassed and that is experience. Being able to know what a customer wants and giving them the service that they require cannot only be achieved through a modern fleet of machinery. Mayo based Murray Agri have […]
Bob Allen (Nutritional Supplements) Ltd celebrated the magnificent milestone of 30 years in business this July. A specialist manufacturer of animal feed supplements, the Bandon, Co Cork-based company prides itself on offering their many customers the personal touch. Bob Allen (Nutritional Supplements) Ltd was formed in 1986 by Bob Allen who had previously been a […]
The Agricultural Markets Task Force (AMTF), which was set up in January 2016 in response to the growing crisis in the agriculture sector, has today presented its report to EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan. The Task Force was chaired by Cees Veerman, former Minister for Agriculture in the Netherlands, and comprised of twelve independent experts. […]
