Based in Dundrum, Co Tipperary, O’Dwyer Steel is one of the leading suppliers of CE certified structural steel and cladding in Ireland and the UK. Building Ireland spoke with Managing Director Matt Ryan and Billy Heffernan (Agricultural Sales Manager) to learn all about the company – from its origins to the state of business today. […]
Based in Killarney, Healy Construction specialises in formwork, concrete and structural steel buildings. The family business was established over 40 years ago by Paddy Healy, whose son Paudie now runs the company. Paddy built his first slatted unit in Killarney in 1979 and quickly earned a reputation for quality, reliability and value-for-money. For many years, Healy Construction focused on the construction side of farm […]
Michelin has announced its new AgriBib Row Crop IF (Improved Flexion) tyre is now available in five sizes. Designed specifically for use on self-propelled and trailed sprayers, and on low to medium horsepower row crop tractors from 70 to 180 hp, the new range was launched earlier this year initially in IF 380/90 R50 167A8/167B […]
Located in Camolin, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, S Browne Contracting & Haulage is a company on the up. Stephen Browne tells us more about the business he set up six years ago and his ambitious plans for the future. With an appetite for hard graft and a desire to be his own boss, Stephen set up […]
Monaghan Plant & Agri Ltd. (formerly Anthony Monaghan) have been providing exceptional agri contracting and plant hire services from its base in Erris, Co. Mayo for nearly two decades. Established in 2002, this family-run Gaeltacht business is the agri contractor of choice for farmers on the Mullet Peninsula and beyond. Specialising in land reclamation and […]
Farm and agricultural contractors will be high on the list of targets when a new, more powerful, more versatile Merlo Turbofarmer model TF35.11 TT-145 telehandler makes its appearance on the Irish market early next year. Included for the first time are hydraulically-powered stabilisers or ‘outriggers’ that extend its versatility in farm and other applications by […]
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 […]
