Sheep farmer Brian Nicholson of Tullyvolty House Farm in Johnstown, Kilkenny is passionate about what he does and, along with his wife Alison, runs a progressive and sustainable operation. Sheep farming is an important indigenous industry in Ireland, with widespread production throughout the country and some 35,000 flock owners at farm level. Unlike production in […]
Amber, one of Munster’s largest fuel retailers, today announced the opening of its new un-manned outlet at Bandon Co-op Enniskeane, Co. Cork. The site is part of a €3million investment project by Amber and its partner sites across the West Cork region. Amber’s significant growth plans have supported in the development of 60 full and […]
Many dairy farmers in the south-east have availed of the services of David McGrath Refrigeration Ltd, which is celebrating 40 years in business. Operating from a one-acre site at Newrath on the Kilkenny-Waterford border, the company has earned a reputation for prompt and high-quality refrigeration service and cost-saving workmanship. While the company undertakes all kinds […]
Albert J Jones Agri Equipment & Dairy Supplies provide unrivalled sales, installation and call-out services across County Fermanagh and beyond. We travelled to their Ederney base and met Mark Jones to find out more about this exceptional family operation. It’s a landmark year for Albert J Jones Agri Equipment & Dairy Supplies, who are celebrating […]
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 […]
