From its base in Lemybrien, County Waterford, Dermot Kiely Construction Ltd. has established itself as one of Munster’s premier farm building contractors. As the business enters its 21st year, we sat down with Dermot to discuss the past, present and future of this industry-leading operation. Having initially worked alongside his father, John, Dermot Kiely set up […]
Fendt has launched a limited edition 900 Vario model to mark production of 50,000 900 series. 30 years on from the first 900 Vario, the latest anniversary model features an engraved ’50,000’ door sill, embroidered floor mats with an anniversary logo, super comfort seats trimmed in titanium leather and an anniversary badge on the chromed […]
Paddy Whelan & Son in Moone, Co. Kildare is a one-stop shop for all your farm road building, equine and stock fencing, quarry stone, groundwork and landscaping requirements. Trading for over 50 years, the father-and-son operation has earned an enviable reputation for providing top-quality, value-for-money products and services to the agricultural and equine sectors. Founder […]
Based in Usk, Colbinstown, Co Kildare, Ross & Mark Barrett Agri & Plant Hire is a leading family-run agricultural contractor which covers the full range of services for its customers. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant caught up with Mark Barrett to discuss the ins and outs of the business, its impressive fleet and the experienced team behind the work. […]
Synonymous with his stunning fleet of immaculate Case tractors and mighty McHale baling outfit, Bantry contractor Jonathan Crowley is known far and wide as a man who is always good to his word – one of the many reasons why his services have been in big demand for more than a decade and a half! […]
Operating out of south Kilkenny, Cahill Fabrication & Construction specialises in steel fabrication, shed erecting and concrete work. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant caught up with Sean Cahill recently to hear all about this thriving venture in the south east – from its origins to the projects it currently has on the books. Business is […]
Among the top-performing farms in Europe, producing up to 35 pigs per sow per year, Ashleigh Farms is a third-generation pig farm in West Waterford that places a major emphasis on innovation, sustainability, self-efficiency and animal welfare. Hands-on director Jason McGrath discusses some of the later innovations. The unique and inspirational Ashleigh Farms journey to date […]
Coming up on 10 years in business, Hernon Plant & Civils Ltd in Milltown, Co Galway, has carved a strong reputation in land reclamation, land drainage, civil engineering, road construction and pipeline work. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant recently caught up with Managing Director Stephen Hernon to explore the story behind the company, its journey over the last decade […]
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has announced the awarding of €1.18 million in funding to 46 farm safety, health and wellbeing projects. Farmer health and wellbeing checks, livestock handling training and tractor driving safety awareness training for children 14 years of age and older are among some of the 46 […]
Guiness Farms Ltd / R.A Livingstone & Son merges dairy, beef, poultry and agricultural contracting service enterprises into one successful farming operation in Caledon, Co. Tyrone. Established in 2020 by father-and-son Randal (Alexander) and Jack Livingstone, the farm encompasses approximately 700 acres, most of which is leased. While the farm spans three different counties – […]
