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Antrim’s Agri Contracting experts

21 Feb , 2019  

Kirkpatrick Agri Contractors in Ballymena, Co Antrim has earned itself a top class reputation for the services it provides its clientele. Irish Tractor & Agri learned all about the business from co-director and founder Jonathan Kirkpatrick recently. It’s set to be another busy summer for agri contractors all over Ireland and brothers Jonathan and Robert […]

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The complete service

20 Feb , 2019  

Tyre centres have become so much more than a facility where a customer buys a new tyre or gets a puncture repaired as now there are so many other services provided. In more recent times, there has been a huge emphasis placed on the standards of tyres on all vehicles as many authoritative bodies have […]

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Racing to success

19 Feb , 2019  

When asked where the home of Irish racing is, the common and correct answer will be The Curragh. Not only is it the home to one of Ireland’s leading racecourses, but it is also home to almost 50 horse trainers. Curragh trained winners are common place and they have been successful in some of the […]

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Bennett Agri Contractors celebrates 30 years

18 Feb , 2019  

2018 marks 30 years in business for Bennett Agri Contractors and the Co Leitrim-based company is as busy as ever according to its owner William Bennett, who told Irish Tractor & Agri all about its range of services and excellent New Holland fleet. These are busy times at Bennett Agri Contractors and its owner and […]

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MagGrow Chosen as a Trimble Select Partner for Agriculture

18 Feb , 2019  

Trimble have announced that MagGrow has been chosen as a Trimble Select Partner for agriculture. As a Trimble Select Partner, MagGrow’s innovative spraying technology will be available through the Trimble Dealer and VantageTM distribution networks. The announcement was made at the National Farm Machinery and World Ag Expo. MagGrow focuses on sustainable food production and helps farmers grow […]

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The life of Bryan

15 Feb , 2019  

The Daniels family recently hosted the IHFA (Irish Holstein Friesian Association) Pure Friesian Club Open Day on their farm in Kilmoganny, Co. Kilkenny. The event, which was held on June 6, proved a resounding success for husband-and-wife Bryan and Gail Daniels who showcased their pedigree Friesian herd of 300 cows to breeders from all over […]

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Offering the complete package from start to finish

14 Feb , 2019  

Mulcahy Steel Ltd in Mallow, Co Cork has been enjoying another busy summer and ensuring that their clients’ demand is continually met. Irish Tractor & Agri heard more from owner John Mulcahy recently about the company which is celebrating 10 years in business in 2018. Based in Shanakill, Curraglass, Mallow, Co Cork, Mulcahy Steel Ltd […]

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Bailey Machinery Sales and SlurryKat – a perfect fit

13 Feb , 2019  

As of March, 2017, Bailey Machinery Sales has been the main SlurryKat agent for the South of Ireland. Irish Tractor & Agri travelled to Rathdowney, County Laois and caught up with proprietor Darren Bailey – who has worked with agricultural machinery in every perceivable capacity – to get an insight into the fledgling operation. During […]

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Ashley Hill on the up and up

12 Feb , 2019  

Over the last ten years, Ashley Hill Ltd. has earned an unrivalled reputation as one of the premier poultry house manufacturers in counties Monaghan and Cavan, providing a comprehensive one-stop-shop solution from design stage through to installation. We visited the eponymous founder / proprietor at his Castleblayney base to find out more about this market-leading […]

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Addressing the issues head on

11 Feb , 2019  

In March of 2017, the Monaghan IFA appointed Galway native Frank Brady as its chairman at the association’s annual general meeting. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with the man himself recently to hear about his successful pig farm and how he has found the first 16 months of his role with the Monaghan IFA. […]