For some, agricultural contracting is simply in the blood. We caught up with one such individual, Poyntzpass-based Ivan Megaw, who has been providing an outstanding service to local farmers for quarter of a century. Ivan told us about the history of his business and the services provided. Of course, we also took a quick peek […]
Agricultural contracting is about getting the job done. It’s not about flashy ’14-reg tractors and machinery. Clare contractor Shane Nolan provides an efficient, cost-effective and dependable service using an exceptionally well-maintained fleet. We spoke to Shane about his common-sense, no-nonsense and professional approach. The thing about 14-reg tractors and machinery is that somebody, somewhere along […]
A tyre for use on high horsepower tractors, sprayers and treatment machinery used for managing crops grown in rows, such as potatoes, carrots and maize, has been introduced by Michelin. Previously available only on the North American market, the YieldBib tyre is narrower than those normally fitted to 250+hp tractors and comes with stubble deflecting […]
Recognised as one of Ireland’s leading skip hire and recycling companies since the 1980s, Waste Recovery Services (WRS) has branched into the farm plastics recycling sector in recent years. Operations director Shane Dunlea explains more. Established in Fermoy, Co. Cork by Shane’s father John, WRS has nearly 30 years’ experience in the waste management industry, […]
2015 is a landmark year for Castlebar Farm Machinery as they celebrate an incredible 50 years in business. Twenty-fourteen also marks their 40th year as a Case tractor agent. We met up with managing director Tom Jennings to get an update on the fantastic range of products and services provided by Mayo’s premier provider of agricultural […]
For the past 31 years, Roger Perry has been providing a top-quality agricultural contracting service from his base in Athy, County Kildare. We caught up with Roger to get an insight into the history of the business and the range of services offered to farmers’ exact specifications. We also take a look at the impressive […]
The Chambers family have been involved in agricultural contracting for three generations and their name is synonymous with reliability when it comes to providing a complete service from plough to harvest. Specialising in all areas of agricultural contracting, Chambers Agri-Contracts Ltd, which is owned and managed by Richard Chambers with the assistance of his two […]
Since its inception in 1999, Stablefield Ltd. in County Tipperary has developed into one of Ireland’s premier mushroom production businesses. We met up with founder / proprietor Tom Sweeney to take a look at the history and ongoing success of this thriving family business. Fifteen years ago, Tom Sweeney took his first tentative steps into […]
Two of John Deere’s latest combine and sprayer developments were entered for this year’s IMMAs (International Machinery Manufacturers’ Awards) at Cereals 2015 event held in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire on June 10 & 11. The versatile 600X Series infinitely variable cutting platform with extendable knives was available in limited quantities for the 2015 harvest and will […]
In a post quota environment with volatile milk prices, efficiency will be key to making your farm business profitable. New and innovative farm inputs will be required to ensure you optimise performance from your farm. Grassland Agro specialises in speciality fertilisers, soil conditioners and mineral blocks as well as producing a range of innovative dairy […]
fertilisers, Grassland Agro Group, mineral blocks, soil conditioners
