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A record number of women enter agriculture training in Teagasc Kildalton College

16 Sep , 2019  

The first week of September sees the start of the students returning to Agricultural Colleges throughout the country.  Teagasc Kildalton College in Co. Kilkenny has seen student numbers increase on the Certificate in Agriculture level 5 which is the first year of the Green Cert course.   Currently there are 127 students enrolled on this course […]

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Cargos now with TIM SPEED CONTROL

16 Sep , 2019  

Using TIM SPEED CONTROL, the CARGOS 9000 and 8000 loader wagons are able to control the speed of the tractor. The ISOBUS function works with certified tractors from all manufacturers. The TIM function defined in ISOBUS allows implements to control tractor functions. In the CARGOS 9000 and 8000 loader wagons with TIM SPEED CONTROL, CLAAS […]

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Phil Bennis & Sons closes in on 35 years

13 Sep , 2019  

Based in Patrickswell, Co Limerick, Phil Bennis & Sons Ltd is a market leader in the supply and installation of equipment to the modern day pig farm. Irish Tractor & Agri learned more from the company’s founder and Managing Director, Phil Bennis. Set-up in 1985, Phil Bennis & Sons Ltd today has seven full-time staff […]

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A helping hand when it comes to forestry

9 Sep , 2019  

Western Forestry Co-op has over 30 years’ experience in advising landowners on forestry. CEO Marina Conway talked Irish Tractor & Agri magazine through the multitude of services they provide landowners in western and northern counties. The Co-op was established in 1985 by the Dairy and livestock Co-operatives in Western Counties in response to a need […]

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A Claas act for 35 years

4 Sep , 2019  

Alan Douglas Machinery Ltd on the Kildare-Meath border in Johnstownbridge is celebrating 35 years in business and 15 years as a Claas dealer. Providing the best service and products from Claas and other leading machinery brands, Alan Douglas Machinery has a great name across the midlands and beyond. From its modern premises just off the […]

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Experts in their field

3 Sep , 2019  

Trading for over 25 years, Dennehy Brothers Agri Contractors & Plant Hire run a successful agricultural contracting business in Killorglin, Co. Kerry. There is a suckler farm enterprise in the mix, but the contracting is what keeps the family busy. From humbling beginnings in 1993 when brothers Brendan and Brian Dennehy started out with a […]

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Broughan to have strong presence at Ploughing

3 Sep , 2019  

Broughan Engineering Ltd are delighted to announce, that their products will be showcased by their dealerships at this years’ Ploughing Championships. There will be dealerships from across Ireland and also our UK outlet will be in attendance for any enquiries, or to answer any questions. HLR Machinery  – stand number 307 – row 14 HLR […]

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The grain handling experts

30 Aug , 2019  

Tillage plays a huge part in the agricultural industry in Ireland thus the proper machinery and equipment is needed to carry out the work involved. For over 50 years, Panford Ltd have been involved in the manufacturing of grain handling equipment, grain dryers, dust, fume and odour control systems, industrial fan applications, industrial drying and […]

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Landini Rex 3 – an all-new tractor design for vineyard, fruit and horticultural operations

30 Aug , 2019  

A new Landini compact tractor has been introduced with high power outputs and heavy-duty build for its size to enable it to undertake serious work in confined spaces such as orchards and vineyards, polytunnels and other horticultural situations. The all-new Rex 3 Series comprises three models powered by 55hp, 65hp and 75hp Kohler diesel engines […]

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McCormick tractors for tillage and grassland to feature at The Ploughing

30 Aug , 2019  

Active on-farm demonstrations by dealers in Ireland have helped bring home to farmers the features and benefits of the latest crop of higher-horsepower McCormick tractors that will be exhibited at The Ploughing – the Irish National Ploughing Championships being held on September 17-19 at Ballintrane, Co Carlow. The 205hp boosting to 225hp flagship of the […]