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Philip Ireland Tyres – a reliable and quick service

12 Jul , 2022  

Based in Cillín Hill, Co Kilkenny, Philip Ireland Tyres Ltd provides a 24-hour call out service which sees it supply, fit and repair agricultural and earth moving tyres. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant touched based with the man himself recently to find out all about what is a thriving business in the south east and […]

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Lovely hurling from Phil Bennis & Sons

7 Jul , 2022  

As well as being a Limerick hurling legend, Phil Bennis also fronts Ireland’s premier importer of industry-leading equipment for use on pig farms nationwide. We touched base with the popular Patrickswell man to get an update on his exceptional family-run business. Naturally, the conversation turned to hurling… Agriculture and the GAA are the two enduring […]

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Complete farm building solutions from THG Contracts

5 Jul , 2022  

Experts in shuttering, tanks, sheds, concrete and milking parlours, THG Contracts have developed an outstanding reputation as the premier farm building specialists in the north west. We spoke to hands-on proprietor Joe O’Donnell to find out more about this industry-leading family-run business, which provides complete bespoke farm building solutions from start to finish. From their […]

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CLAAS integrates Terranimo® into CEMOS for tractors

1 Jul , 2022  

With the integration of the Terranimo® application in CEMOS for tractors, users now have another driving strategy available in addition to efficiency and productivity: soil protection. From summer 2022, Terranimo® will be part of the standard range of CEMOS functions for tractors. The groundbreaking and still the only self-learning, interactive driver assistance and process optimization system, the […]

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John Deere celebrates 75 years self-propelled combine harvesters

1 Jul , 2022  

The development of the self-propelled combine has fundamentally changed agriculture. Now, John Deere combines harvest more than half of the world’s grain. The success story of combines, from the Model 55 to the X-Series, is one of technical innovation.  In 1947, John Deere launched the Model 55, the first self-propelled combine harvester, which is considered […]

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Dale Contractors – keeping it in the family

29 Jun , 2022  

The Dale family name is known for good quality agricultural contracting services in County Monaghan and beyond.  The family run agricultural contracting business has been successfully in operation for over 80 years! Dale Contractors are renowned for providing a large range of services to farmers within a wide radius of their base in Newbliss, County Monaghan. […]

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Michelin Agri tyres ‘tick every box’ for Mill Farm Ashorne

27 Jun , 2022  

Warwickshire-based agricultural contractor, Mill Farm Ashorne has reported positive results from its Michelin RoadBib tyres, specified as original equipment on its new Fendt 828 tractor. Providing a nationwide variety of services – including hedge cutting, seeding and grassland work – Mill Farm Ashorne’s tractors cover a lot of road miles and require a tyre that […]

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LB Gremo has the ideal solution for forestry contractors

24 Jun , 2022  

As the sole agent in Ireland for Eco Log forest machines as well as Log Max and SP harvesting heads, LB Gremo Ltd. has been providing a comprehensive range of invaluable products and services to forestry contractors for 16 years and counting. We headed to Tullamore and touched base with owner Liam Bergin for an […]

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Armer Salmon – Ireland’s premier beet harvester specialists

22 Jun , 2022  

With 50 years’ experience in the design, development, manufacture, repair and reconditioning of beet harvesters and seeders, Armer Salmon has forged a stellar reputation for excellence across Ireland and the UK. We dropped into their busy workshop in Enniscorthy to get an update from founder Jer Murphy, who runs the family business alongside his son […]

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Green Belt celebrates 40 years

16 Jun , 2022  

Celebrating 40 years in business, Green Belt Ltd is synonymous with providing professional forestry expertise across Ireland. The Virginia, Co. Cavan-based company establishes native woodlands and commercial forestry to its clients’ requests and actively employs a full suite of environmental guidelines in its management of these assets, sustainably. Ireland is an extremely attractive country for […]