Livestock Marts are an integral part of Irish society and for many generations they have been the focal point for the farming community. Not only are they a place to buy and sell your livestock, but they are also a place to discuss the latest trials and tribulations within the industry. However, that social aspect […]
Based in Rosscahill, Co Galway, Agri Mac Services & Plant Hire specialises in silage and plant hire and groundworks services for its customers. Irish Tractor and Agri caught up with its owner Seán Magee (22) to learn about the company – from its origins to the state of business today. These are very busy times […]
Farmers and vets working in the dairy, pig, beef and sheep sectors on the island of Ireland are being asked to complete a survey to provide their views on how antibiotics are used in agriculture. As part of OneHealth efforts to address the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance, legislative and policy changes are being introduced […]
New Holland has announced the winners of its 2020 UK and Republic of Ireland (ROI) Dealer of The Year Awards, which celebrate excellence in performance and service quality across its extensive UK and Ireland dealer network. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions the awards were announced during an online presentation on Thursday 22nd April. The awards […]
Given the expensive nature of farming machinery many farmers turn to contractors to carry out their annual harvesting and other work that is carried out every year. Agricultural contractors play an integral role in the day to day running of farms and farmers turn to them to carry out much of the work they need […]
Entering his final year of a four-year term, IFA Potato chairman Thomas McKeown looks back on his duration in the role when speaking to this month’s edition of Irish Tractor. The Irish Farmer’s Association (IFA) is Ireland’s largest farming representative organisation. They have looked after the wellbeing and the interests of Irish farmers in all […]
With silage cutting season underway, the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are appealing to drivers of farming machinery and other road users to share the road safely. With national travel restrictions now lifted and traffic volumes increasing, the roads are getting much busier. There are more people out walking, cycling, […]
These are exciting times at Athenry Co-Operative Livestock Mart which celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2021 and recently appointed a new manager. Kilkenny native Brian Hogan took up the position vacated by former manager Alan Barry on September 28 last and is looking forward to the challenge of running one of the busiest and oldest […]
The 2020 FBD Young Farmer of the Year was unique in that it was the first time ever that the event was held as a virtual presentation live on social media. Macra na Feirme’s Facebook hosted the event as the finalists were introduced on Friday, November 27th with IFA President Thomas Duffy thanking all those […]
Operating out of beautiful Bunclody, County Wexford, Rothwell Bros Agri is an exceptional third-generation family business providing a complete range of unrivalled contracting solutions. We travelled to the Model County and touched base with William Rothwell to get an update on this outstanding stubble to stubble contractor, which becomes even more efficient with each passing […]
