Modern farming changes on an annual basis as new techniques are found all over the world and implemented into the agricultural industry. Ireland would be regarded as being a ‘bit behind’ when it comes to implementing these techniques, but that cannot be said about all farmers on this island. Located in Bessbrook, Co Armagh are […]
The abolishing of the milk quota is certain to have a major impact on the dairy farming industry. The milk regulations that were in place, placed a national production quota for each EU Member State. If that Member State exceeded the quota, a penalty was imposed, also known as a “super levy”. However, since January […]
Tommy Guing Construction Ltd’s prominence in the agricultural building sector has been gained through trust, service and a quality of workmanship which is the envy of its competitors. Their team of experts guarantee the skills required to deliver high quality buildings, on time and on budget. Tommy Guing Construction Ltd is a construction company that specialises […]
By all accounts, Meade Potato Company is an extraordinary operation, having evolved dramatically since Philip Meade Snr. started out as a potato merchant in 1977. Today, the pioneering company boasts over 100 product lines, generates employment for more than 240 people and is widely recognised as one of Ireland’s largest growers, packers and distributors of […]
Even though he neither owns any land nor comes from a farming background, Glanbia milk supplier Noel McCall has been selected as the 2015 overall Zurich Farmer of the Year. We met up with the high-achieving young Wicklow man to find out more about his remarkable dairy enterprise Noel McCall from Kilpoole Lower struck gold […]
Limerick-born horse trainer James Nash has forged a stellar reputation for himself in both Flat and National Hunt racing since setting up on his own six years ago, enjoying wins at all the major tracks including Cheltenham, Aintree, Galway, Leopardstown and Listowel. We met up with James at his base in The Curragh to reflect […]
Founded by the late Hugh Nolan in the late-1990s, Belan Agri Contractors Ltd in Moone, Co. Kildare is now run by his nephews Hugh (Jnr) and Patrick Nolan with a helping hand from their parents Joe and Mary, and Hugh’s wife Anna. The company provides a complete agriculture contracting service to a wide customer-base in […]
From humble beginnings in 2000, Irwin Brothers (Tractors) in Magheraveely, Co. Fermanagh has become a major player in the supply of agricultural machinery to customers on both sides of the border. Stephen Irwin explains more. From farming stock, Stephen and his brothers John and Neville had run an agricultural contracting firm for a number of […]
Robinson Farms is Ireland’s leading hay and haylage supplier. Based in Maynooth, Co. Kildare, the family business prides itself in producing superior nutrition for the horse industry. With 120 years of tradition behind it, Robinson Farms is famous for its top quality horse feed. Father-and-son Peter and David Robinson specialise in producing premium hay and […]
Noel McEllin Ltd. provides professional agricultural contracting and tree surgery services to a host of satisfied customers across County Mayo and beyond. We dropped into the company HQ in Manulla, Castlebar and caught up with the eponymous Noel to find out more about his multifaceted family-run operation. A long-serving and well-respected agricultural contractor who has […]
