The Roulston family in Newtowncunningham, County Donegal have been producing high-quality milk dating back to the early 1960s. We caught up with partner Keith Roulston to find out more about this exceptional family-run dairy enterprise, which currently milks close to 500 purebred Friesians. Nobody said it was going to be easy. The life of the […]
There are many farmer owned co-ops throughout the country all of which cater for the thousands of farmers operating throughout Ireland. Farming in an integral part of the Irish community and co-ops take their pride of place in that sector. The oldest independent farming co-op in Ireland is located in Mullinahone, Co Tipperary. The premises […]
For the past 30 years, Renihan Refrigeration has been supplying, installing and servicing cutting-edge refrigeration equipment, including an exceptional range of bulk milk tanks to the agri sector. We popped into their busy base on the outskirts of Bailieborough, County Cavan and met Paul Renihan to find out more about this outstanding family-run operation, which […]
Mulligan Plant & Agri Contractors in Tullamore has earned itself a reputation as one of the most professional and reliable agri contract outfits around the midlands. Irish Tractor & Agri found out more from the company’s three directors. When it comes to agricultural contracting, there aren’t many things more important to the customer than reliability. […]
The new Case IH Luxxum is nothing short of a miracle of versatility. This tractor has been designed for mixed and arable farming operations and it introduces a wide range of innovative details. “The innovations, for example, in the transmission and the front axle suspension, and compliance with the Level IV emissions standard, are just […]
With over a quarter a century’s experience in the industry, Jim Breen is the man to consult when it comes to tree care and hedge cutting. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with the Tipperary native to find out more about his renowned company. Based in Foxfort, Co Tipperary, James Breen Tree Care and Hedge […]
The 10th Annual Knockbridge Vintage Day and Working Rally will take place on Sunday, 11 September in Knockbridge just outside Dundalk, Co. Louth. Gates will open to the public at 1pm. There’ll be lots to keep everyone entertained, be they young or old, and a very enjoyable family day out is guaranteed. The list of […]
Coming up on 15 years since first starting his agricultural consultancy firm, Mark McConnell has built a solid reputation amongst his clients. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with the Donegal man to learn more. Gaining repeat business from your customers is often the key ingredient to a successful venture and Mark McConnell is happy […]
Celebrating 25 years in business, Lappin Engineering Limited continues to be a steelwork specialist company offering bespoke structural steel solutions. Irish Tractor & Agri spoke with Managing Director Brian Lappin to find out more about the Armagh-based company. Family run businesses can often be the most successful and best to be a part of and for Brian Lappin the success of his company has now spanned […]
Livestock marts have been part of our history for well over a century or more and they have grown into so much more than just a place for farmers to sell their cattle, sheep and pigs. Marts bring the farming community together as many a tale of the previous week’s going-ons have been told time […]
