Haylage, as top horse breeders and animal owners know, is a nutritional animal feedstuff produced by combining hay and silage under scientifically-managed control and in carefully managed amounts. Leading producers in the sector are Robinson Farms of Maynooth, a family-run business for three generations now under the management of father and son team, Peter and […]
Based in Aherla, Co Cork, Aherla Farm & Plant Contracting Ltd is a family-run operation which offers a wide range of services to what is a large customer base. Irish Tractor & Agri spoke with Jim Deasy, one of the two men involved in the day-to-day running of the business, to find out all about […]
John B Dockrell has been growing horticultural crops since 1976. Famous for its vibrant and tasty carrots and lettuce, the family-owned grower based outside Enniscorthy in Co. Wexford currently features in Tesco’s ‘Food Love Stories’ campaign which has made its long-time Farm Manager Paul Doran a familiar face on our TV screens. As one of […]
Michelin has introduced a new low-pressure tyre range designed specifically for self-propelled sprayers – the MICHELIN SprayBib CFO (Cyclical Field Operation). Replacing its predecessor, the MICHELIN SprayBib, the new range offers improvements and benefits for farmers and contractors in three key areas: Productivity Increased load capacities of up to 14 per cent at cyclic field […]
Grain handling equipment and grain dryers from Panford Ltd have been making tillage farmers’ work easier for over 50 years. Managing director Fergus O’Brien explains more. Panford Ltd is a leading manufacturer of grain handling equipment, grain dryers, dust, fume and odour control systems, industrial fan applications and heating systems. The family-run business offers a […]
Origin Fertilisers will make its debut at LAMMA 2022 showcasing the advice and support it offers to farmers and growers to help them make the best use of any fertiliser, which is of utmost importance this year due to increasing input costs. Central to Origin’s stand 11.200 in Hall 11 will be its portfolio of […]
Located in Ballinamore, County Leitrim, Wilson Machinery has quickly earned a stellar reputation far and wide for supplying exceptional new and second-hand farm equipment backed up by unbeatable aftersales service. We touched base with owner Richard Wilson to get an update on the steady growth and ever-increasing popularity of the business. Though only eight years […]
Managed and hosted by Wilsons Auctions Dublin, the first Lot will go under the hammer at 10am on Saturday 14th May. Presented with live online bidding, registered bidders will be able to livestream the auction and bid online with a virtual auction experience. Over 70 tractors will feature in the large volume of surplus stock […]
A recent recruit to the Fane Valley Co-operative Society stable, Smyths Daleside Feeds is one of the most modern feed mills in the country serving an extensive customer base across the northern half of Ireland. The company’s motto is: “Evolution, Expansion, Excellence”. Based in Ballindrait, Lifford, Co. Donegal, Smyths Daleside Feeds manufactures high quality animal […]
Cathal Cogan Trading has been supplying quality machines to the construction, agricultural and waste disposal industries since opening its doors in Moone, Co. Kildare in January 2017. The dealer specialises in Volvo loaders which can be supplied new or second hand. Loaders – also known as wheel loaders or loading shovels – are very much […]
