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 […]
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. […]
