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New Zetor by Pininfarina to launch here next Spring

31 May , 2016  

First of the new-look Zetor tractors manufactured in the new body styling devised by Italian car designers Pininfarina, will launch on the Irish market next Spring though the particular models and the sequence of their arrival here has yet to be determined, according to John O’Brien, sales director for their distributor, McHale Plant Sales of […]

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For tree surgery solutions, call the professionals!

31 May , 2016  

BH Tree Services Ltd. provides high-quality, safe, compliant, professional and efficient tree surgery solutions to a wide range of commercial and domestic customers, including Waterford and Cork County Councils and the ESB. We dropped into their HQ in Tallow, County Waterford to find out more about this exceptional operation from their management team of joint-MD […]

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New Sprayers for Quad-X

31 May , 2016  

Co Antrim manufacturer Quad-X, have reengineered their ATV spot sprayers and booms for the 2016 season. Given the changes in legislation relating to sprayers and booms, users are now more concerned with the specification of equipment. With over 20 years’ experience, the Quad-X gear is developed provide you with years of service. Andrew Kitson, Product […]

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The perfect service from Thompson & Son

30 May , 2016  

Agricultural contractors play a central role in Irish Agriculture. It is estimated that 80% of the heavily mechanised work, such as silage making, is done by contractors. 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 […]

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GCSAI And Major Join Forces

27 May , 2016  

Major have announced that from May 2016 they are an Intermediate Partner with the GCSAI, to support their ongoing commitment to the Education and Continuous Professional Development of Sportsturf Professionals in Ireland Damian Mc Laverty of the GCSAI commented ” Major Equipment are the only Irish based manufacturer of Professional Sportsturf Machinery and as such, we […]

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Beauvais visit reinforces MF appeal

27 May , 2016  

Consumers of all types of products have become more demanding in recent years. They want to know where what they buy came from, how they were made and who made them. Massey Ferguson can confirm this trend, having recorded a steady increase in the number of requests from farmers and other users to visit the […]

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Keeping Beechcourt Stables on the map

27 May , 2016  

With over 50 winners to his name already, horse trainer Denis Cullen has carved out an excellent reputation for himself since taking the reins at Beechcourt Stables in 2009. We met up with the affable Dublin-born handler at his well-appointed County Kildare base to find out more. Denis W Cullen took over training at Beechcourt […]

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A family affair for Kennedy Bros

26 May , 2016  

Kennedy Bros Agri Contractors Ltd has been serving the needs of farmers in the midlands and west for over 65 years. Operating from Ballyforan on the Roscommon-Galway border, the family-run concern offers a comprehensive agri contracting service which includes silage cutting, round baling, slurry spreading, ploughing, reseeding and plant hire. Established by Tom Kennedy in […]

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Mass audience for Farm of the World-garden in London 

25 May , 2016  

From May the 24th millions of television viewers will have a preview of European Capital of Culture 2018. That day the Chelsea Flower Show will commence in London, which is considered the most important exhibition for gardens and horticulture globally. The team, Farm of the World, project of Leeuwarden-Fryslân 2018, is one of the participants and […]

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A quality service from F-CON Civil and Structural Engineering

25 May , 2016  

F-CON Civil and Structural Engineering offers a five-star quality of product and service. Irish Tractor & Agri spoke to MD Stephen Fitzpatrick to find out what they’re about. Ideally located in the country’s Midlands, F-CON Civil and Structural Engineering and its staff have years of experience delivering high quality civil and structural engineering projects. The […]