In the same year it celebrates 60 years of tractor production, the New Holland plant at Basildon, England, is now marking the manufacturing of its two millionth tractor, a feat managed by only a handful of such facilities across the world. The two millionth unit is a 225hp T7.225, one of the most popular T7 […]
CLAAS has added four new VOLTO models to the top end of the tedder product range and introduced numerous innovative solutions. A particular highlight is the TS version with self-steering chassis in the working position, available for both working widths. Up until now, the CLAAS tedder programme covered working widths from 4.50 to 13.00 m. […]
Based outside of Bailieborough, Co Cavan, U. Carroll Agri Contractors offers the full range of agricultural contracting services while also making bespoke trailers, log splitters along with other farm machinery. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant spoke with Ultan Carroll to learn more about the business which he runs alongside his sons and its appearance on […]
Naas Farm Machinery is a one-stop shop for all your tractor and farm machinery requirements, being a main dealer for Deutz-Fahr, Kuhn, Hardi, Fleming, Strautmann, Bomford and other leading brands. Established in 1986 by the late George Delahunt, the family business is now run by his sons Donal and Gary who are supported by a […]
As the custodian of 440,000 hectares of primarily-forested land, Coillte is both Ireland’s largest forest manager and largest provider of outdoor recreation. Also developing green energy projects, producing panel boards and delivering nature conservation projects of scale, Coillte is focused on harnessing the multiple benefits of its forests and land for climate, for nature, for […]
Operating out of Cappoquin, Co Waterford, Cotter Agri Contractors Ltd marked 10 years this past January since becoming a limited venture. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant spoke with Kieran Cotter to hear more about the family business which appeared on TG4’s popular ‘Contractors’ programme recently. Business is good these days at Cotter Agri Contractors Ltd […]
Ireland’s premier trailer manufacturer, Broughan Engineering Ltd, continues to go from strength to strength after 25 years in business. Synonymous with quality, the Tullow, Co. Carlow based company designs, engineers and manufactures a wide range of high quality, bespoke agricultural trailers. Its newest innovation is the dual-purpose Nurse Tank. This latest offering from Broughan not […]
NPA have announced that Certa will again be the official fuel sponsor for this year’s National Ploughing Championships & European Vintage Contest taking place in Ratheniska, Co Laois on September 17th, 18th & 19th. Celebrating the return of this successful partnership, over one hundred promotional road sign billboards have been installed at key locations throughout the […]
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) are appealing to motorists to take extra care as the number of tractors, trailers and other farm machinery using the roads increases during the summer season. The RSA and the IFA are this week running a radio and social media campaign aimed at raising […]
Philip Ireland Tyres Ltd is the go-to destination for tyres and repairs in Kilkenny. Catering for every aspect of the tyre industry, the well-known depot stocks a wide range of brands to suit every budget for cars, vans, 4x4s, trucks, agri and earth-movers. These are exciting times for the Cillín Hill-based company which plans to triple the […]
