Robin Talbot is the fourth generation of his family to live and farm in Coole, Ballacolla, Co Laois. A commercial beef and suckler farmer, he produces quality cattle for the Irish and European markets. Benjamin Talbot, Robin’s great grandfather, was the first Talbot to live in Coole, arriving around 1870, when he took on the rent […]
Zetor, Merlo and Komatsu distributor, McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill and Rathcoole, will be promoting the diverse, one-stop nature of their product offering on their stand at the forthcoming National Ploughing Championships. On show will be the new 160hp, six-cylinder, heavy-duty Zetor Crystal in a line-up likely also to include a Forterra 150HD, Proxima 120 and […]
Co Antrim manufacturing company, Blaney were delighted to welcome Economy Minister Simon Hamilton to their Ahoghill HQ on Wednesday 10th August. Minister Hamilton was pleased to hear more about Blaney’s engineering expertise and vision for growth and job creation through expansion of their existing companies Quad-X, Blaney Agri and Blaney Gears, and the launch of […]
It takes a lot of hard work, commitment and dedication to run a successful agricultural contracting business. Thurles-based Paddy Ryan of Paddy Jerry Ltd Agricultural Contractors revealed to Irish Tractor & Agri magazine how they have established a reputation which is second to none. Artificial Christmas trees are all well and good but you can’t […]
Trailers are the unsung heroes of any industry that they are involved in. All credit usually goes to the vehicle that is pulling them, but one cannot fulfil its role without the other. Manufacturers have realised this and there are more durable and technically advanced trailers in every aspect of business, farming or commercial use. […]
Hauliers take great care in the appearance of their fleet of trucks as they are not only vehicles, but they can be many drivers ‘homes’ for a long period of time. Attention to detail is something that many truckers pride themselves on and to say that some trucks are eye-catching would be an understatement. Great […]
This year’s Dualla Show! It’s happening on 28th August and takes place just 5km from Cashel in Co. Tipperary. In its sixth year, Dualla Show has been attracting people from all over the country with its mixture of agricultural events, exhibitors and special focus on value family entertainment; all set against the backdrop of the […]
Ireland is known for its greenery whether it be grass or trees, the colour green is synonymous with this country. The beautiful emerald isle as many tourists describe can be seen in all its splendour throughout the 12 months of the year. However, as we all know, trees can grow in the most awkward of […]
Simms Contracts is a County Armagh based family business which provides first-class silage contracting and agri building services. We travelled to Poyntzpass and caught up with Colin Simms to find out more about this exceptional operation. For over three decades, Simms Contracts has become synonymous with providing outstanding silage contracting solutions at a keen price. […]
The popular reality TV series Googlebox is coming to Ireland and they are looking for a Farming family to voice their opinions on what’s on the telly! If you want to share your opinion with the nation, email them or call them to let them know what you love to watch and who you’re watching with. […]
