For some, agricultural contracting is quite simply in the blood, part of the DNA so to speak. They are born to the land. This certainly applies to McConaghy Contracts, a prolific third-generation family business operating out of Bushmills in County Antrim. We met up with Robert McConaghy to take a closer look at this long-established […]
Gurteen College is one of Ireland’s foremost agricultural colleges. Situated in Ballingarry, Co. Tipperary, it offers training courses in agriculture and equine studies for farms and rural enterprises, and provides a solid foundation for progression to higher level courses and future careers. Founded in 1947 as Gurteen Agricultural College by the Methodist Church in Ireland […]
McCauley Trailers Ltd. / MAC Trailers is Ireland’s premier manufacturer of commercial and agricultural trailers, offering a one-stop shop solution from its well-appointed Toomebridge, County Antrim base. We met up with area sales manager Martin Rocks to take a closer look at this outstanding operation and to explore the vast range of products and services […]
Last summer proved to be a godsend for farmers and agricultural contractors alike as all work carried out during this period was done under bright blue skies. Unlike, recent years when harvesting of silage and other crops was intermittent due to the constant bad weather we had become accustomed too, the 2014 season allowed work […]
Michelin’s agricultural tyre pressure calculator app is now available for iOS devices. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices, users can access the free app for real-time information and guidance which Michelin says makes it easier for farmers and contractors to calculate the correct tyre pressures for their desired tractor load and speed conditions […]
The new Zetor Crystal tractor and Merlo medium duty Turbofarmer telehandler will be amongst the crowd-pulling exhibits to feature on the McHale Plant Sales’ stand at the forthcoming National Ploughing Championships. The Zetor Crystal – a model that revives a popular name from Zetor’s historic past – will be available here in 144hp and 163hp […]
With fertile soils, a temperate climate and abundant rain water, Ireland has enviable natural advantages for farming the land to produce food, fibre and fuel. Aided by the moderating influence of the Gulf Stream, Ireland’s climate is particularly suited for the growth of ryegrass, an excellent and inexpensive feed for livestock. This simple competitive advantage […]
From its base in Slane, County Meath, R&M Buckets Ltd. manufactures a full range of buckets, attachments and accessories for the agricultural sector. We caught up with Paul Rafferty – son of founder / proprietor Michael – to get an insight into the products and services provided by this exceptional family business. R&M Buckets Ltd. […]
Jim Good Agri Contractor Ltd is a leading agricultural contracting firm based near Mallow in Co. Cork. Jim set up the company four years ago, but has been in the business for much longer. Like most agricultural contractors, Jim – who is in his late forties – comes from a farming background and grows grain […]
There are many mushroom growers throughout Ireland with the majority operating under one of Europe’s leading horticultural producer organisations, CMP. CMP was established in 1999 as a horticultural producers’ organisation under European Union legislation. In the 1990s the Irish mushroom industry rapidly expanded and by 1996 the number of mushroom growers peaked at almost 600. […]
