Farmers are continually challenged to cut costs, increase revenue and improve financial performance. John Crowley Consulting has a proven track record in helping farmers improve efficiencies on their farms. Established by John Crowley in 1996, the Bandon, County Cork-based practice has provided strategic advice to farmers and agribusiness to support profitability, competitiveness, sustainability and personal […]
The aim of Paul Cooney Sales Ltd of County Cavan is to provide the best turnkey feed solutions for pig and dairy farms. They boast a proven track record when it comes to meeting their needs of their valued customers. Irish Tractor & Agri met up with Paul Cooney to find out more. Paul Cooney […]
Supplying top-quality lighting products for all farming applications, Midland Lighting has been a leading supplier of quality internal and external lighting solutions for pig and poultry farms, mushroom houses, dairy farms and equestrian properties since 2008. We headed to Ballymahon, County Longford to find out more. Midland Lighting have been providing unrivalled services to agri […]
Operating 130 acres potatoes out of Bushmills in Co Antrim, McCurdy’s Potatoes continue to provide their customers with top quality potatoes. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with Mark McCurdy to learn more about the family-run business in the Saffron County. Business is “not too bad at all” at McCurdy’s Potatoes these days and for […]
Upon being named as the 2019 Zurich Farm Insurance Farming Independent Farmer of the Year, young Tipperary man David Russell was quick to point out that it was a team effort that contributed to this landmark national success, with his parents Loughlin and Antoinette instrumental in the evolution of Corbally House as a progressive dairy […]
The majority of farmers are passionate about their careers, but they are some that speak out in defending the industry and seeking better conditions. Noel Feeney has spent a lifetime voicing the concerns of farmers around the country, in his role with the Agricultural Consultants Association. The ACA was established in 1979 with its business […]
Michelin has introduced a new version of its popular MachXBib agricultural tyres, featuring a revised tread pattern, designed to improve endurance, traction and resistance to stubble damage. Ideally suited to high horsepower tractors, delivering between 160-300hp, the new MachXBib design will initially be launched in three sizes traditionally used on the front axle – 600/65 […]
Derek Stewart Agricultural Contracting in Co Longford sees itself as a “one-stop shop” for all of its clients’ agri contracting needs. Irish Tractor & Agri heard all about the business – from its origins to the work it carries out nowadays – from Derek himself. Based in Ballinamore, Killashee, Co Longford, Derek Stewart heads up […]
The opening of a new Fendt-dedicated depot in Lisburn by machinery dealership John McElderry (M&T) Ltd has seen the brand go from strength to strength in Northern Ireland and Co. Donegal in the last two years. While McElderry’s have been Fendt dealers since 2003, and have also held the Massey Ferguson franchise since 1948, the decision to open the […]
Hatton Produce is a leading producer of potatoes, cereals, carrots and Christmas trees which has several long-term contracts with stores and wholesalers, whom they supply potatoes to on a weekly basis. Based in Davidstown, Co. Wexford, the third-generation family business grows 450 acres of potatoes per annum, 1,000 acres of cereals, 20 acres of carrots […]
