With the seeds of its genesis having been sown more than half a century ago, AG Ross Agri Ltd. is an exceptional third-generation family-run business providing a complete range of prompt and professional contracting services to farmers in North Cork. They’ve always operated a progressive, customer-focused enterprise so it’s no surprise to learn that AG […]
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Michael Healy-Rae TD and Minister Martin Heydon, have announced a new Reconstitution Scheme for private forest owners affected by Storm Darragh and Storm Éowyn. Minister Healy-Rae stated: “Storms Darragh and Éowyn have inflicted significant […]
Since 1922, Salesian Agricultural College Pallaskenry has been specialising in training students in the agricultural practices. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant touched base with its Principal Derek O’Donoghue to find out all the latest on Ireland’s premier working agri college. Situated on a 550-acre estate of lush golden vale farmland, adjacent to the picturesque Shannon […]
GA Agri Plant & Forestry Services Ltd in Mountrath, Co. Laois is a second-generation family business that provides an exceptional service to farmers and private forest owners. Founded in the late 1990s by Ger Abbott, the company is now fronted by his 26-year-old son George who is eager to keep it on an upward trajectory. […]
Cahir Mart in Co. Tipperary is one of Ireland’s leading livestock marts with sheep, cattle and calf sales every week. Established in 1958 by a group of local farmers, Cahir Mart comes alive every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday when buyers and sellers from far and wide converge for the popular sheep, cattle and calf sales. […]
John Dixon Plant Hire Ltd marked 45 years in business by winning the prestigious ‘Best Agri Supplier of the Year’ accolade at the 2025 Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards. It’s wonderful recognition for the Killucan, Co. Westmeath-based family-run business which has grown into one of the leading road rail, plant hire and agriculture suppliers in […]
Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College celebrated the achievements of approximately 240 students at its Presentation of Certificates and Awards held recently at the Cavan Crystal Hotel. The cohort included full time learners alongside part time evening class and distance education graduates completing Level 5 and Level 6 certificates across dairy, drystock, mechanisation and forestry. The ceremony […]
Following a successful market launch in North America and Australia, CLAAS is now making the new CONVIO FLEX 1530 available to European LEXION customers. The flexible draper cutterbar has an effective working width of 15.30 metres and is equipped with a flexible knife bar as well as all the features and automatic functions familiar from […]
Massey Ferguson has announced the addition of a continuously variable transmission option for its best-in-class MF 5S series tractors. New MF 5S Dyna-VT models complement existing Dyna-4 and Dyna-6 versions and have been added to the line-up to meet growing demand for extra versatility and comfort from farmers. “Our multi-award-winning MF 5S series models have […]
Arable farmers adjacent to important habitats along Ireland’s south coast are being invited to take part in a landmark four-year initiative that aims to restore farmland habitats while delivering practical benefits for farm businesses. The Arable Coast Environment (ACE) EIP project, coordinated by SECAD Partnership in Cork, forms part of the European Innovation Partnerships (EIP) […]
