Ever wonder how to get the best out of your cattle or sheep, well this article may be just what you are looking for. Diets and watching what we eat has never been more scrutinised as it is these days and the same can be applied to our livestock as farmers are paying greater attention […]
MilkTech Ltd is a successful Co. Mayo-based company which provides essential support to the dairy farmer with the supplying and fitting of milking machines and dairy farming equipment, servicing and maintenance, and an emergency breakdown repair callout service. Headed by John Lynn, the company was rebranded three years ago following the death of John’s father, […]
Farmers rely on contractors and other businesses to get the best out of their land. Without the aid of these, greater expense would be needed to ensure that their future is safe-guarded. However, there are certain businesses that cover every aspect of farming and for this month’s edition of Irish Tractor & Agri, we profile […]
Bernard Byrne Combines Ltd. in County Wexford is Ireland’s largest combine breaker, supplying a host of satisfied customers nationwide with a comprehensive range of parts for combine harvesters (new and used) and balers. We travelled to Bernard’s ever-expanding base in Gorey to get an insight into this unique operation. It’s one thing finding a niche […]
While welcoming the demise of EU milk quotas, IFA National Dairy Committee chairman and North Cork dairy farmer Sean O’Leary is urging dairy farmers to thread carefully and not to set unrealistic goals for themselves. March 31 last was a red-letter day for the country’s estimated 18,000 dairy farmers as it marked the lifting of […]
McCormack Family Farms are leading growers and suppliers of fresh herbs and baby leaf produce. Based in Dunsany, Co. Meath, the business produces over 200 hectares of crop per year and supplies to the retail, wholesale and catering sectors. The family-run concern has come a long way since Edward McCormack – who had worked in […]
Set up by Liam Collins in September 2012, Limerick-based Collins Agri Dairy Solutions supplies high quality dairy farm equipment for milking parlours, milk cooling and storage, dairy hygiene and dairy feed. In a relatively short space of time the ever-burgeoning company has established a firm foothold in the Irish market and their rapid growth has […]
Ballinaskeagh Grains Ltd. supplies high-quality barley, wheat and maize for use in animal feeds across Northern Ireland and beyond. We visited the company’s Banbridge, County Down base to get an insight into the operation from founder Pat Sloane. Unseen by most and operating very much behind the scenes, Ballinaskeagh Grains Ltd. plays a crucial role […]
John Deere has announced the addition of three new models to its 8000 Series range of self-propelled forage harvesters, which utilise advanced technology to reduce crop losses and boost performance, including new Active Fill Control (AFC) for automated filling of trailers. The machines are designed to provide customers with up to 15 per cent more […]
With the weather becoming increasingly unpredictable, extremes are becoming more of a norm. Many companies and organisations in both the private and public sector must consider what equipment they need to tackle a possible harsh winter season. Co Antrim manufacturer Quad-X have designed and developed a range of ATV equipment to deal with ice and […]
