During the most challenging and unprecedented of times presented by the Covid-19 public health emergency, Clare Marts Ltd. have adapted brilliantly to not only survive but thrive. We touched base with mart manager Martin McNamara to discuss the hugely successful graduation to an online platform and how this major development will tie into his future […]
As a leading supplier of new and used Merlo telehandlers, Wexford man Fran Cullen has been delivering unrivalled sales and backup service to agricultural and construction clients for two decades and counting. We travelled to Enniscorthy in the sunny south east and touched base with the proprietor of Fran Cullen Merlo Parts & Sales to […]
Based in Crusheen, Co. Clare, McGrath Agri is a third-generation agri contracting business run by father-and-son Mickey and Shane McGrath. The McGraths offer a wide range of services to local farmers, including pit silage, slurry spreading, reseeding, lime spreading, fertiliser spreading, crop spraying, livestock transportation and dump trailer hire. Established by the late Michael McGrath about 70 years ago, McGrath Agri continues to go from strength […]
Now halfway through his second term, ICSA National Beef Chairman Edmund Graham is still as staunch as ever in his objective to get a fair price for produce when it comes to beef and try to return a better premium. Irish Tractor & Agri touched base with the Co Monaghan native recently to hear more. […]
Michelin has introduced the largest size of its multi-purpose, all-season CrossGrip tyre. The new 540/80 R38 fitment takes the range up to 13 dimensions in total, available on both the original equipment and replacement markets. Commenting, Gordon Brookes, Michelin’s Customer Engineering Support Manager, says: “Since we first launched the CrossGrip in 2018 it has proved […]
Celebrating 40 years in business, David Taylor Animal Nutrition Ltd is an independent business that produces high-quality vitamin and mineral supplements for the animal feed industry. Founded in 1981 by David and Bridget Taylor, the company continues to go from strength to strength under the direction of their son Mark who assumed the role of […]
Established in 1959, Castleisland Co-op Livestock Mart Ltd is a farmer owned co-operative which provides a livestock auctioneering service. Irish Tractor & Agri touched base with Mart Manager Nelius McAuliffe recently to hear about the popular mart which holds its weekly sales every Monday and Wednesday. Situated in the heart of Castleisland, Castleisland Co-Operative Livestock […]
Based in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, JB Structural Steel Ltd are experts when it comes to fabricating, erecting and stocking steel in the agricultural, commercial and residential markets. Irish Tractor & Agri touched base with company owner and founder John English to find out more about what is a thriving business down in the Premier County. […]
Regardless of type, fertiliser spreaders must essentially perform two functions; meter the flow of fertiliser and distribute it across the spreading width to give a uniform application. These days the demand for bigger machines with greater output means twin disc machines are now the norm, even for entry level. Your average twin disc spreader will […]
Over 300 Lots of surplus engineering equipment, machinery, tractors and much more are to be sold at auction. Wilsons Auctions, Ireland and UK’s largest independent auction company, is continuing with its Bord Na Móna contract with another two virtual online auctions coming up in October and November. All auctions will be managed by the Dublin […]
