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Reynolds Potatoes maintaining remarkable standards of productivity and quality

28 Feb , 2023  

The Reynolds family have been producing the finest farm fresh potatoes from the rich soil of County Meath for more than half a century. To ensure that industry-leading standards of excellence are maintained across every facet of this exceptional family-run business, investment continues unabated. Over the decades, the Reynolds name has become synonymous with quality […]

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All systems go at Smith’s Farm Plastic Recycling & Agri Contractors!

22 Feb , 2023  

There’s never a dull moment at Smith’s Farm Plastic Recycling & Agri Contractors and, due to the wide-ranging nature of daily activities, no two days are the same for Ronan Smith and his trusty team. We interrupted the Cavan farmer, contractor and entrepreneur’s hectic schedule to get an update on his expanding operations. As well […]

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Dalton Structural Steel – Outstanding Services Delivered to the Agri Community

20 Feb , 2023  

Specialising in both structural steel fabrication and plant hire, Waterford-headquartered Dalton Structural Steel have been providing farmers in Munster and Leinster with unrivalled farm building and groundworks solutions for two decades and counting. We contacted founder and proprietor Gerry Dalton to find out more about the complete range of outstanding services delivered to the agri […]

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Eugene Hughes Agri & Plant Ltd

16 Feb , 2023  

Established in 2000, Eugene Hughes Agri & Plant Ltd provides an exceptional service to farmers and building contractors within a 20-mile radius of its Kingscourt, Co. Cavan base. Owner Eugene Hughes runs an impressive agri contracting and plant hire business which continues to go from strength to strength. Also a suckler and beef farmer, Eugene […]

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Egan Agri Services continues to grow from strength to strength

14 Feb , 2023  

Based in Curraghboy, Co Roscommon, Egan Agri Services is a quality agricultural contracting service which uses modern, up to date machinery and competent operators to deliver for its customers. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant caught up with Managing Director Eddie Egan to find out all about the company – from its origins to the overall […]

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‘Online sales is one of the best things to happen’

9 Feb , 2023  

This September marks a decade-and-a-half since Ray Doyle assumed the position of Livestock and Environmental Policy Director at Irish Cooperative Organisation Society (ICOS) and Irish Tractor Agri & Plant caught up with the Kildare native to get his views on the country’s livestock market today. Originally formed in 1894, the Irish Cooperative Organisation Society (ICOS) […]

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Murray Contracts provide a mint service

7 Feb , 2023  

Murray Contracts is a leading agri contracting firm specialising in pit silage, round baling, slurry spreading and tillage. The company operates from Killylea, Co. Armagh and has customers in Armagh, Monaghan and Louth. Established in 1999 by Melvin Murray, the business continues to go from strength to strength by providing superior service and complete customer […]

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The Clogher Mart report

2 Feb , 2023  

Located in the heart of Tyrone, Clogher Mart has been serving the local and wider farming community since 1954. It has earned a reputation as one of the leading livestock auctions in Northern Ireland, attracting livestock and customers from all over the province to its weekly cattle and sheep sales. Clogher Mart has been owned […]

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Central Tyre Inflation System from PTG helps farm reduce soil compaction 

1 Feb , 2023  

A I Walgate & Son has recorded significant improvements in the health of its soil having equipped its Fendt 724 tractor and two frontline implements with PTG Central Tyre Inflation Systems (CTIS) and Michelin Ultraflex Technology tyres. The business farms approximately 700 hectares of land in the Lincolnshire Wolds, of which 500 hectares are in […]

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Tinsley Contracts provides an exceptional service

31 Jan , 2023  

Tinsley Contracts has been synonymous with agri contracting in and around Dromara, Co. Down for almost half a century. Specialising in pit silage, whole crop silage, slurry spreading, lime spreading, dung spreading, ploughing and sowing, the family-run operation has earned a reputation for quality, reliability and value-for-money. Samuel Tinsley has been involved in the business […]