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Complete farm building solutions from PJK

25 Nov , 2020  

For more than three decades, PJK Structural Steel Ltd. have been designing, manufacturing and erecting a comprehensive range of high-quality agricultural buildings on farms across the North East and beyond. We dropped into their workshop near Ardee in County Louth and touched base with Tony Kelly to get an update on the family-run operation. On […]

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It’s in the blood

23 Nov , 2020  

When hailing from a farming background, more often than not, people stay in the industry and Wexford native Laura Johnston is no different in that respect. Laura was reared on a mixed farm in Clone, Monamolin, Gorey, Co Wexford and studied at UCD where she gained a degree in Agricultural Science specialising in Animal Science […]

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Martin Fox & Sons Construction Ltd marks 30 years

20 Nov , 2020  

Celebrating 30 years in business, Martin Fox & Sons Construction Ltd is going as strong as ever from its base outside of Castleblayney, Co Monaghan. Irish Tractor & Agri learned all about the family-run company from Managing Director, Martin Fox. Quality has always come first at Martin Fox & Sons Construction Ltd and there’s three […]

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A spring in their step

18 Nov , 2020  

Lusk has always been known as the epicentre for growing and harvesting crops as the coastal area’s land is ideal for this type of work. So, it is no great surprise to learn that the country largest spring onion farm is situated in the North Dublin area as Carroll Produce continue to supply their large […]

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The cattle experts

16 Nov , 2020  

Co Down based Moffett Livestock are a leading specialist in dairy imports and exports and supplied 3,500 cattle last year. The father and son team of Ray and Bradley Moffett have used their extensive knowledge and contact base to supply cattle to many farmers both in Ireland and the mainland U.K. Sourcing and supplying in-calf […]

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Bobby Doherty Agri Contracting take some beating

13 Nov , 2020  

Bobby Doherty Agri Contracting has been providing an exceptional service to a large client-base in Co. Donegal for over half a century. Based in Ramelton, which is about eight miles north of Letterkenny, the family-run business specialises in pit and baled silage, slurry spreading, septic tank cleaning and servicing, reseeding and low loader / dumper […]

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Taking Cahir of all your agricultural needs

11 Nov , 2020  

Based in the Golden Vale of Tipperary, Murphy Agri Products is a one-stop shop for all your agricultural needs. The family-run business prides itself on its extensive range of farm machinery, product knowledge and customer service. Representing leading agri brands such as Kuhn, Broughan Engineering and Keltec, Murphy Agri Products has gone from strength to […]

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Tipperary farmer reports improved soil health since Michelin switch

10 Nov , 2020  

A Tipperary farm has reported significant improvements to the health of its soil since moving its tractor fleet onto Michelin tyres. Coolcroo Farm, near Two-Mile Borris, now runs its four smaller tractors on a variety of different size Michelin XeoBib tyres, while its larger Fendt 828 is fitted with IF 710/70 R42 AxioBib on the […]

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B&D Sheds continue to lead the way

9 Nov , 2020  

From their base in Skibbereen in West Cork, B&D Sheds provide a full range of unrivalled agri building solutions, including new builds, extensions and repairs. We touched base with proprietor Bernard O’Donovan to get an update on this industry-leading operation. During the twelve years since its inception, B&D Sheds has established itself as one of […]

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John Deere Operations Centre becomes smarter and more compatible

6 Nov , 2020  

With the John Deere Operations Centre, farmers and contractors can manage their farm data anywhere at any time. The app is user-friendly and customers can be linked to their machines, fields and operators on their smartphone or farm computer. John Deere is constantly developing the Operations Centre, in particular to simplify its use and to […]