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Barron Machinery approaching 40 years in business

3 Jan , 2023  

Based in Rathnure, Co Wexford, Barron Machinery is a family-run business which supplies and services the needs of local farmers in the area. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant spoke with Managing Director Barry Barron to learn all about the ins and outs of the company – from its origins to the state of business today. […]

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Construction and Farming sectors account for almost three quarters of all work-related fatalities

3 Jan , 2023  

Provisional data from the HSA shows that 26 people lost their lives in work-related incidents in 2022 compared to 38 in 2021, representing the lowest figure recorded since the Authority was established over thirty years ago.  Summary of statistics reported by HSA are as follows: Releasing provisional annual statistics for 2022, the Health and Safety […]

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Forty years of contracting excellence

22 Dec , 2022  

Edward Thompson and his family have been providing a top-class agri contracting service to customers within a 20-mile radius of their Errill, Co. Laois base for the past 40 years. Since 2000, the business has traded as Thompson & Son Agri Ltd and continues to go from strength to strength. Specialising in pit and baled […]

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Annalitten Foods’ gold standard sustainability programme recognised

21 Dec , 2022  

Providing fresh Irish eggs since 1955, Annalitten Foods Ltd. has been recognised as a Gold Member of Origin Green Ireland’s pioneering sustainability programme – another landmark achievement for this industry-leading third-generation family business which is firmly established as one of Ireland’s largest and most conscientious egg producing, packing and distribution companies. Since its inception more […]

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Additional work permits a boost for Dairy Sector, but processing will need to become more efficient – FRS Farm Relief

16 Dec , 2022  

The Government decision to increase the number of work permits for the dairy sector in 2023 has been described as a boost for the industry by FRS Farm Relief. Following the announcement from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment an additional 500 permits will now be granted to that sector over the next 12 […]

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A new venture for Kennedy Construction Borris

15 Dec , 2022  

As well as being one of Leinster’s premier stainless steel farm building contractors, Kennedy Construction Borris have also been appointed sole agent for the Republic of Ireland for Agricow cow comfort products. We interrupted proprietor Paddy Kennedy’s increasingly-busy schedule to get an update. Since 1999, Kennedy Construction Borris have established themselves as market leaders for […]

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Corkamore Dairies – four generations of farming success

13 Dec , 2022  

Currently milking 660 crossbreed Jersey cows, Corkamore Dairies is one of the premier dairy farm operations throughout all of Co Sligo. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant spoke with third generation dairy farmer Padraig Og Mulligan to learn all about this thriving enterprise situated in the Yeats County. These are busy times at Corkamore Dairies and the […]

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R&M Buckets celebrates 21 years

8 Dec , 2022  

Celebrating 21 years in business this year, R&M Buckets Ltd. continues to go from strength to strength. Synonymous with high quality, long-lasting buckets and attachments, R&M Buckets supplies all the major excavating machines such as JCB, CAT, Volvo, Hitachi etc. The family-run business can build exactly what you want at its state-of-the-art premises in Slane, […]

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Ireland’s largest college farm

6 Dec , 2022  

Situated in the heart of Ireland, Gurteen College provides its students with quality education in pleasant surroundings. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant caught up with its Farm Manager Ken Flynn to more hear about the programmes they have on offer and the latest additions to what is Ireland’s biggest college farm. Seventy-five years on from its […]

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Light Up the Night returns for 2022

2 Dec , 2022  

After two years of a Covid 19 forced break, Light up the Night is delighted to be back on the road, lighting up the highways and byways of North Kilkenny and beyond on New Year’s Eve.  Since its inception in 2016 Light up the Night North Kilkenny truck and tractor run has grown year on […]