38 herds from across the country participated in the IHFA National Herds Competition 2018. Herds were visited within one week by judge, Mark Logan, Clandeboye estate, Northern Ireland, beginning at the end of May which fortunately coincided with an upturn in weather conditions and grass growth. Herds were entered by their clubs on the basis […]
Colin Barry Electrical & Dairy Services has been an approved Dairymaster distributor since 2010. Covering Kilkenny, Waterford and parts of Tipperary, the Kilmaganny, Co. Kilkenny-based operation is a one-stop shop for all your Dairymaster needs. Established by Colin Barry in 2006 primarily as an electrical contracting firm, the company has evolved to encompass both electrical […]
JMB Brett & Co Ltd are committed to carrying out all agricultural building projects to the highest possible standards and meeting their customers specified requirements. We caught up with company founder Seamus Brett who said they approach every job with commitment, energy and attention to detail. Fast approaching the magnificent milestone of 30 years in […]
Södra has officially launched Södra Wood (Ireland) Ltd, demonstrating the company’s investment in and commitment to the Northern and Southern Irish market. The launch was celebrated with 40 key figures from across the Irish timber industry at an event at Finnstown Castle Hotel, Lucan. Guests discussed prominent industry issues over dinner and learnt more about […]
They say experience is key to running a successful business, well if that’s the case EMC Agri Ltd are without a shadow of doubt the leaders in their field of expertise. Established in 1919, EMC Agri Ltd will celebrate 100 years in business next year and what a milestone for any company to achieve. Headquartered […]
Cork based Denis Quinn Plant Hire Ltd has been providing an excellent service to a large customer base for 25 years now. Being involved in the construction industry means that Denis and the team have come through some tough times, but the company MD revealed to us that the majority of their work is carried […]
Sean Tully Animal Feeds uses by-products from the bakery, confectionary and brewing industries to produce nutritionally-balanced moist beef and dairy rations. We visited their County Cavan base – where the rations are blended for distribution to farmers nationwide – and spoke to Raymond Tully to find out more about this exceptional family-run operation. By taking […]
Established in 1961 by a group of local farmers who sought a more organised way of selling stock, Elphin Co-Operative Livestock Mart Ltd is one of the oldest and most successful marts in the West, playing host to cattle and sheep sales every Monday and certain Wednesdays and having an annual turnover of €19 million. […]
News likely to appeal to agricultural contractors and farmers alike is the announcement from Michelin that latest versions of its RoadBib tractor tyres are now available. Following nearly two years of extensive end-user testing with agricultural contractors across Europe, the tyres are said by the manufacturer to be the ‘first fitments for 200+hp tractors […]
William Lindsay Agri Sales are main dealers for today’s leading brands of quality new and used farming machinery. Irish Tractor & Agri heard more from John Lindsay, who is one of four family members immersed in what is a thriving and well respected business. These are busy times at William Lindsay Agri Sales and the […]
