Farmers can now order from the comfort of their own home from www.dhfm.ie which is Ireland’s leading online agri-spare parts website. The website is the brainchild of Declan Hayes, who founded DH Farm Machinery in Gort, Co. Galway in 2001. A mechanic by trade, Declan had worked as a service engineer with Conor Engineering in […]
The summer months are a hectic time in the farming community as the main focus is producing feed for cows, cattle and sheep in winter time. Silage harvesters are a common sight on Irish roads these months and even those without the slightest interest in farming, are impressed by the machinery they see before them. […]
The potato has played a massive part in the history of Ireland and it is the one food group that symbolises what has made the country what it is today. The potato famine changed Ireland forever as not only did it result in thousands of people dying, but it also saw hundreds of thousands emigrate […]
In June of this year, Limerick man Sam Shine’s pioneering three-in-one Samco system claimed the prestigious Innovation Award for International Distinction at Fieldays in Hamilton, New Zealand. We take a closer look at this multi-award-winning innovation which is changing the face of crop farming forever – not just in Ireland but worldwide. Samco Agricultural Manufacturing […]
Modern technology has played a huge part in the transformation of vehicles and machinery in recent years as the days of using a spanner and vice grips to fix a mechanical problem are well and truly gone. These days, mechanics or technicians as they are more commonly known must be highly qualified in electronics in […]
John Deere’s new 8000 Series self-propelled forage harvester and 6R Series mid-range tractor, both featuring the company’s latest fuel-efficient, Stage IV compliant engines, are making their Royal Highland Show debut on the John Deere stand on Avenue S in June. The top of the range 8600i wide body self-propelled forage harvester on show features a […]
The team at Dublin-based Armstrong Machinery, is celebrating after being named as New Holland’s Irish Dealer of the Year 2014. The prestigious accolade is in recognition of the dealership’s outstanding achievements in sales performance and the delivery of exceptional customer service throughout the past 12 months. The family-run business, established in 1954 and owned and […]
As a John Deere dealer, Hanlon Machinery of Dundalk offer the highest levels of service and expertise whether you are looking to buy a new tractor or maintain your current one. Not known for resting on their laurels, they recently took on a second dealership in Donabate and Sales Manager Oisin Hanlon is upbeat about […]
Walk into the farmyards of Ireland’s top Cattlemen – Charolais, Limousin, Aberdeen Angus, Hereford, Irish Moiled, Dexter, Stabiliser and many other breeds. Take a farm walk through James Alexander’s pedigree and commercial herd. Go ringside at top British cattle sales, watch cattle being sold at more than £100,000 stg. Take a look at the […]
Supplying everything from decking, fencing, fertilisers, organic fertilisers, decorative stones, paving, gates, garden and farm equipment, home fuel, equestrian and animal health products to animal feed and pet accessories, White’s Agri in Lusk, Co. Dublin is much more than a farm supply store. Established in 1992 by managing director Pat White, White’s Agri has grown […]
