Running a fully-integrated farrow-to-finish pig farm at Lombardstown, County Cork in partnership with his father Owen, Colin Twomey doubles up as Account Manager Swine for Swinco International with responsibility for the Irish market. We interrupted his busy schedule to discuss pig nutrition, welfare and performance. Having worked with pigs all his life, Colin Twomey understands […]
Based outside of Rathmore, Co Kerry, Pat Cronin & Sons is an agricultural contracting firm which has generations of experience under its belt. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant recently caught up with Paudie Cronin to hear more about the state of business at the moment for the family-run company, its machinery and overall hopes heading […]
Charles R Wynne Ltd. is an industry-leading agriculture merchant headquartered in Moone, County Kildare with a second branch in Tullow, County Carlow. We interrupted Sales Manager Larry Kealy’s busy schedule to find out more about the full-circle cycle of high-quality products and services offered to farmers. Highly respected within the farming community, Charles R Wynne […]
John Gardiner Livestock & General Haulage (JH Gardiner & Son) is an exceptional family-run business based in Kilrea, Co. Derry / Londonderry which recently took delivery of a stunning new Volvo FH13 540 GT XL from Dennison Commercials in Ballyclare. Decked in blue and white livery, and featuring a sleek, full-leather interior, microwave, factory-fitted side […]
Based in Ards Little, Ramelton, Co Donegal, Bobby Doherty Agri Contracting has been providing its customers with a top-class service for over 50 years now. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant spoke with Alistair Doherty recently to discuss the ins and outs of the company, the current state of business and its hopes for the months […]
Delivering the perfect combination of high quality, functionality and innovation, Scully Trailers’ magnificent range of agricultural trailers and bale handling equipment is proving extremely popular with farmers and contractors the length and breadth of the country. We interrupted founder Niall Scully’s increasingly busy schedule to find out more about his ingenious products, which invariably look […]
Down through the generations, Millbank Farm in Killinchy, Newtownards, County Down has thrived by evolving in line with customer needs and market trends. Today, a busy farm shop in nearby Saintfield and an efficient broiler chicken operation are at the centre of this progressive family-run enterprise, which also comprises a long-established, extensive and sustainable mixed-farming […]
In the past two years, Limerick-headquartered Samco have opened a new chapter in their history by taking on dealerships for the Case IH, Kverneland, Vicon, McConnel, Siloking and RedRock marques to complement their renowned Samco Agricultural Manufacturing products. We touched base with sales manager Ger Madigan to discuss the tremendous success to date of Samco […]
The use of an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle – quad) is becoming more popular on farms throughout Ireland. Raising awareness in the safe use of ATV’s is vital for the safety of all operators. New legislation will come into effect in Ireland on 20 November 2023 which will require all operators of an ATV to […]
These are exciting times for Casey Agri which is the new name for New Holland in counties Offaly, Laois and south Kildare. A one-stop shop for all your farm machinery needs, the family business is run by husband-and-wife Bob and Denise Casey from their depot in Garryhinch, Portarlington, Co. Offaly, and this appointment marks their […]
