Tillage farmers in Ireland have an awful lot to contend with these days. Greening, forward trading, ecological focus and crop diversification are some of the many buzzwords flying about the place. A myriad of issues must be addressed so that subsidies can be secured and maintained under the Common Agricultural Policy. It can get confusing, […]
Family run businesses make up a lot of the companies in Ireland and this goes for every industry imaginable. However, the haulage sector is built on the hard work of a lot of families that have passed their business down from generation to generation. There is no doubt that operating as a haulier is one […]
Farming is very much a family affair and generally it is handed down from generation to generation. Modern day farming techniques are a far cry from what used to go on in years gone by. From a time when everything was hands on, the machinery available these days allows operators to get through at least […]
Ireland has some of the best land in the world for growing crops, while certain parts of the country are better than others. The growing and harvesting of crops is big business in the coastal areas around Dublin, particularly in the north of the county where many people are involved in the farming industry. For […]
With a reputation for completing every job to the highest standards, Cullen Agricultural Contactors is a family-run business based just outside Rathdrum, County Wicklow and are focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction to the farming community. With an extensive range of machinery, they can carry out their customers work quickly and efficiently, providing […]
Twenty-fifteen is the 30th anniversary of the establishment of None So Hardy (Forestry) Ltd. – Ireland’s largest independent forestry nursery. We dropped into the company’s base at Shillelagh in Wicklow to discuss the history of this outstanding company, as well as the comprehensive range of products and services provided, with sales and transport manager Lar […]
Operating out of Athy, County Kildare, Harris Transport Ltd. are renowned throughout Ireland and the UK as agricultural transportation specialists who place an uncompromising emphasis on hygiene. Marrying an exceptional fleet of Scania trucks, superb facilities and decades of expertise, this long-established and thoroughly professional family-run operation provides a stellar service that is simply second […]
Maher AGRI Services Contracting in County Kilkenny boasts the experience, expertise, magnificent fleet of machinery and dedicated personnel to provide a high-quality service that’s quite simply second to none. We travelled to Callan and met up with Liam Maher to get the lowdown on this exceptional third-generation family operation. Possessing all the attributes that are […]
Twenty-fifteen marks the 80th anniversary of Glynns Fruit & Vegetables, Connacht’s premier supplier of fresh local produce into the catering industry. We dropped into the company’s Oranmore, County Galway base to take a closer look at the history and current well-being of this exceptional, third-generation family operation as well as exploring the wide range of […]
John Daly is a sheep and grain farmer who also runs successful agricultural contracting and animal feeds supply businesses in Kilconnell, Co. Galway. Trading as John Daly Agri, Plant & Feeds, he is also his county’s IFA Grain Representative, having succeeded Eamonn Burke in the role last December. John farms 250 acres between owned and […]
