The silage season was fast approaching when Irish Tractor & Agri touched base with Shane Nolan, the well-known County Clare-based agri contractor, in May and he was busy putting the final touches to his preparations. “We’re out the door getting ready,” he informed us. “Today I have five working with me, in the height of […]
Continental is working with several other leading agri businesses to raise awareness of soil compaction caused by heavy machinery and to highlight the simple measures that can reduce the problem. “The ‘stamp out soil compaction’ campaign has been launched to demonstrate how the right choice of tyres and maintaining tyre pressures can help to minimise […]
Welgro Produce located in Rush Co Dublin has been selected as the winner of the third Irish Newbie new entrant competition. Welgro established by Shane Halpin, Sean Weldon and Gary Weldon is one of only two commercial cucumber growers in Ireland. The local trio identified an opportunity to develop a business utilising glasshouses that had […]
New Holland continues its development in the field of mechanical weed control, with the introduction of a new cultivator model, the SRC SmartSteerTM with camera self-steering system. This new introduction complements the existing range of 4 to 18-row mechanically guided models, meeting the needs of large farms and contractors who value work output and comfort […]
Since its inception, JP Agri Contracts has focussed all its energies on delivering no-nonsense agricultural contracting solutions, invariably with optimal efficiency, maximum customer satisfaction and minimal fuss. As this Enniskillen-based enterprise continues to go from strength to strength on the back of regular repeat business and positive referrals, we interrupted proprietor John Patrick’s busy schedule […]
Since their launch in 2011, John Deere’s 6R Series tractors have set standards in both field and transport performance as well as precision ag technology. With 14 new generation models from 110 to 250hp announced this month, these tractors have become even smarter to help operators achieve even more. In addition, four brand new models […]
Having served farmers across the island for almost half a century, Farm Buildings Services Ltd. are firmly established as one of Ireland’s leading providers of complete, turnkey farm building solutions. We touched base with managing director Donal Flanagan in Athy, County Kildare to get an update. From building design and layout to planning permission and […]
The forage harvesters of the JAGUAR 900 model series now benefit from a raft of new features associated with the feeder unit, the corncracker, and the silage additive dosing system. Further new developments are also available for the ORBIS and PICK UP front attachments. The most significant new development for the JAGUAR 900 model series is the […]
Trading for over 100 years, Chambers Agri Contracts Ltd is one of the largest contractors in the northern half of the country. From its base in Latton, Co. Monaghan, the family-run operation covers a wide area comprising counties Monaghan, Cavan, Louth and Meath as well as north county Dublin. Chambers Agri Contracts Ltd has come […]
The new T5 tractors cover the utility multi-purpose tractor segment from 80 hp to 120 hp. They feature a new and improved 4-cylinder engine with an increased displacement of 3.6 litres that delivers higher power and torque. In addition, the maximum torque is attained at lower rpm (1300 rpm), improving the engine’s transient response. Stage […]
