Tyrone Forestry and Plant Maintenance is just three years in existence but is backboned by nearly 20 years’ experience in its field of expertise. The Tyrone-based operation provides a rapid response 24/7 emergency repair service for all makes and models of forest machinery covering the entire island of Ireland. Proprietor Raymond McEnery is a specialist […]
New Holland Agriculture has reached the significant milestone of 30,000 large square balers produced since it entered the segment in 1987. The landmark BigBaler 1290 Plus was produced at the New Holland Agriculture plant in Zedelgem, Northwest of Belgium, which is the “Center of Excellence” for New Holland harvesters worldwide, and focuses on developing and […]
On farm assessments conducted this harvest have shown that while the latest LEXION 8900 may be one of the highest capacity and most powerful combines on the market, it is also one of the most fuel efficient with use as low as 0.95 litres/tonne harvested while maintaining a harvesting rate of 94 tonnes/hour. In addition, […]
These are exciting times for Swaine Agri in Rhode, Co. Offaly which was recently appointed as a Valtra dealer for Co. Offaly, north Kildare and part of Co. Laois. The brand complements Swaine Agri’s expanding stable of product lines and enhances its reputation as one of the leading farm machinery dealerships in the midlands. Starting […]
For three decades, Sheridan Agricultural Contractors Ltd has provided customers in County Mayo with a top-class agricultural contracting service. We met up with the long-serving Ballinrobe man to take a look at his impressive fleet and to get an insight into the wide range of services provided. Agricultural contracting has certainly evolved over the decades […]
Michelin has introduced two new sizes of its multi-purpose, all-season CrossGrip tyres for operators of backhoe loaders, skid steer loaders, telehandlers and small tractors. The new 440/80 R34 and 480/80 R34 CrossGrip fitments expand the range to 12 dimensions, available on both the original equipment and replacement markets. Forming part of Michelin’s popular Compact Line […]
Thinking of investing in a new building or upgrading an existing structure to 2020 standard and well beyond. If yes is your answer, then you need to have a chat with Frank Murphy and Daire Fegan of Aneuco Ltd. Aneuco Ltd has quickly earned an enviable reputation within Ireland’s agriculture sector as specialists when it […]
Specialising in the haulage of heavy and awkward loads all over Ireland and the UK, Martin HIAB Haulage Ltd. provides unrivalled solutions from its well-appointed base in Newry, County Down. We had a chat with proprietor Philip Martin to find out more about this flexible and dependable haulage operation. Since its inception, Martin HIAB Haulage […]
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 […]
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 […]
