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Sysco Ireland and ABP lead the way on regenerative farming for the hospitality sector

17 Oct , 2024  

Sysco, Ireland’s largest foodservice specialist, has joined forces with its partner of 30 years, ABP, Ireland’s leading beef processor, to launch an ambitious five-year collaborative sustainable farming project which will pioneer regenerative farming methods. The Regen initiative, which aims to share the learnings to benefit the wider farming industry, will follow Tipperary farmer Aoibhín Coady’s […]

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Patrick Halpin Agri Contracting celebrates 15 years

16 Oct , 2024  

Celebrating 15 years in business, Patrick Halpin Agri Contracting Ltd is a leading farm contracting firm based in Knocklong, Co. Limerick. The family business provides a wide range of services, including baled and pit silage, slurry spreading, dung spreading, reseeding, lime and fertiliser spreading, hedge cutting and digger work. There is never a dull moment […]

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New Holland’s CR11 combine harvester to be fitted with Michelin tyres

11 Oct , 2024  

Michelin is launching two new CerexBib 2 tyre sizes which have been specially designed for the New Holland CR11 combine harvester. Its dimensions and weight represented a unique development challenge – how to minimise soil compaction given the exceptional width of the machine and its tyres. The addition of two new sizes, VF900/65 R46 CFO […]

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Quality work guaranteed at Hurley Agri Services

10 Oct , 2024  

Based in Boherboy, Co Waterford, Hurley Agri Services provides its customers with a quality agricultural contracting service which is second to none around the country’s south east region. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant spoke with Jamie Hurley to discuss the ins and outs of this family venture in the Deise County – from its origins […]

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Shanaghy Plant Hire provides an exceptional service

8 Oct , 2024  

With over 50 years’ experience in agri contracting, groundworks and sports pitch construction, Shanaghy Plant Hire Ltd is a name you can trust. Based in Corlismore near Ballinagh, Co. Cavan, the family business has earned an enviable reputation for top quality work at a competitive price. With a fleet of high-powered John Deere tractors and […]

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Serving Northern Ireland’s livestock farmers for 70 years

2 Oct , 2024  

Clogher Mart has been at the heart of the vibrant agricultural community in the Clogher Valley for seventy years now and during this time has built a reputation as one of the leading livestock auction marts in Northern Ireland. As the 70th-anniverary celebrations draw closer, we touched base with mart manager Robert Simpson for an […]

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Agri contracting the Wicklow way

26 Sep , 2024  

Cullen Farming Contractors Ltd in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow has been providing an exceptional contracting service to the local farming community since 1977. From humble beginnings, the family business has grown into one of the leading agri contracting firms in the Garden County, providing a wide range of services including pit and baled silage; hay, haylage […]

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Best in the field since 1993!

24 Sep , 2024  

From his base in Moycullen, Ultan Curran has been delivering unrivalled agricultural contracting services since 1993. With a vast range of specialist machinery at his disposal and a wealth of expertise of both agri and plant / construction, the popular Galway contractor also provides a host of other exceptional services under the Curran Plant & […]

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244,000 attend a sun drenched Ploughing

20 Sep , 2024  

The total attendance figure for the 93RD National Ploughing Championships came to a massive 244,000 over the 3 days, with a huge increase of 43,450 visitors when compared to last year.  Exhibitors and visitors alike thoroughly enjoying themselves in the glorious weather with all that was on offer. NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh said, “The […]

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Gurteen College – Growing the next generation of farmers

19 Sep , 2024  

Synonymous with agricultural training since 1947, Gurteen College continues to nurture the next generation of farmers from what is the largest college farm in Ireland. The centre of excellence offers students training courses in agriculture for farms and rural enterprises, and provides a solid foundation for progression to higher level courses and future careers. Founded […]