Features

‘Feeds of the future today’

22 Sep , 2015  

A division of Moy Park Ltd, McLarnon Feeds of Randalstown,  Antrim are recognised as a leading manufacturer of high quality ruminant and poultry feed, implementing quality systems to ensure their feeds are safe, nutritious and will maximise animal performance. Founded nearly a century ago, McLarnon Feeds has invested heavily to ensure that their mill is […]

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Quality key for McCurdy’s Potatoes

22 Sep , 2015  

McCurdy’s Potatoes brings their customer the highest quality potato products direct from the farm. Pre-packed potatoes are a speciality Mark McCurdy tells Irish Tractor & Agri but he is greatly concerned about the falling share of the consumer price for growers. Now 50 years in business, McCurdy’s Potatoes is recognised as one of the biggest […]

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Glenmarshal Sires

21 Sep , 2015  

Nestling on the seaward side of the Mourne Mountains in Co. Down is a high-health status pig farm where the clean sharp air adds to the beauty of the green fields, drystone walls and the backdrop of the Mourne Mountains. Surrounded by the sea and mountains and with no other pig farms in the area, […]

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Customer care central to Askea Tyre Centre’s success

21 Sep , 2015  

Proper tractor tyre maintenance not only helps extend the life of your tyres, but also can have significant impact in helping to improve overall efficiency in the field. Carlow-based Askea Tyre Centre are on hand to offer the best of advice. Established in 1995, Askea Tyre Centre has built up a wealth of knowledge and […]

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Monster Tractor Run in Virginia

21 Sep , 2015  

A Monster Tractor Run will take place on Saturday 10 October in Virgina Show Grounds, Co Cavan. Registration is at 9am with a start time of 12 noon and costs €20 per tractor. The event is in aid of two local causes – ‘4 Lil Jakes Sake’ and ‘Hope for Cian’ Special guests on the […]

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30 years being cool

18 Sep , 2015  

The farming industry and in particular dairying has changed greatly over the years as new milking systems have revolutionised the market. For the past 30 years, Inter Cool Engineering has been providing farmers with a quality service both north and south of the border. Operating from their head office in Mullagh, Co Cavan, the company […]

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Excellent potatoes and much more besides

18 Sep , 2015  

Stephen Hatton is renowned for the high quality of his potatoes. However, Hatton Potatoes aren’t the only top-class products grown on the Wexford man’s substantial farm. It’s very much a mixed farm, with cereals also to the fore as well as, more recently, Christmas trees. We visited Enniscorthy to take a closer look at this […]

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Eamonn high

18 Sep , 2015  

Established just two years ago, Eamonn Tinney Agri Sales in Letterkenny is well on its way to becoming Ireland’s leading supplier of new and used farm machinery and tractors. The fledgling business was formed after Eamonn and his brother Liam decided to split Eamonn Tinney & Sons – which had been run by their father […]

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Michelin unveils new CargoXBib heavy Duty tyre range for agricultural trailers

17 Sep , 2015  

Michelin has unveiled its new CargoXBib Heavy Duty tyre – aimed at farmers looking for reliability and stability while using heavily loaded agricultural trailers on the road and in the field. With first versions expected to be available on the market in late 2015, this new generation tyre extends the CargoXBib range and is seen […]

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John Deere Unveils New High-Horsepower 4-Track 9RX Series Tractors

17 Sep , 2015  

Four new 4-track models provide more power to the ground, comfort and reliability for producers. John Deere introduces its first-ever 4-track tractor, adding to its extensive line of high horsepower 9R Series wheeled and 9RT Series 2-track tractors. The four new 9RX Tractor models – which range from 470 to 620 engine horsepower – feature a […]