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Flagship 200hp Landini tractor to make its Ireland debut at the FTMTA machinery show

31 Jan , 2019  

Landini tractors will be exhibited for the first time by the UK & Ireland distribution business of manufacturer Argo Tractors at the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show on February 7-9th at Punchestown Event Centre, Naas, Co Kildare. Sales and support provision for Landini products in Ireland was reorganised 18 months ago by mutual agreement with the […]

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“I do approximately 15,000 to 16,000 bales per year”

31 Jan , 2019  

When local farmers in the Ballina area pick up the phone to Cormick Bourke Agri Contractor, they can be confident that he will get to work as quickly as possible. Shortly after leaving Gurteen Agricultural College, Cormick Bourke set up his own agricultural contracting business. That was 21 years ago and while there have been […]

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Four decades of excellence for McPhillips Woodshavings

30 Jan , 2019  

McPhillips Woodshavings Ltd continues to be one of the country’s leading distributors of wood shavings and also delivers quality animal bedding. Irish Tractor & Agri learned more about the Co Monaghan-based company from its Managing Director, Sean McPhillips. Coming up on 40 years in business, McPhillips Woodshavings Ltd is still delivering its customers quality week […]

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Murlock: Producing high standards

29 Jan , 2019  

Seán and Justin Murphy Ltd t/a Murlock Construction provides high quality construction services to the community. Irish Tractor & Agri spoke to one of the company’s director Sean Murphy to learn more. Originally established in 2006, these were tricky times for those in the construction industry, but Seán and his brother Justin who is also […]

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Spectacular 310hp McCormick X8 VT-Drive will debut at the FTMTA show in Ireland

25 Jan , 2019  

The biggest, most powerful tractor ever to carry the McCormick name will be exhibited for the first time at the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show on February 7-9th at Punchestown Event Centre, Naas, Co Kildare. Distinctive styling adds to the sheer presence of this 10.8-tonne, 310hp tractor, which is clearly aimed at large tillage farms and […]

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Serving farmers for generations

25 Jan , 2019  

Hayesagri in Co Tipperary has grown into a leader when it comes to the sale of farm machinery and parts in this country. Irish Tractor & Agri heard more recently from Noel Hayes about the family business which has been servicing farmers for generations now. Founded in May 1977, Hayesagri is a company which holds […]

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A voice for the sheep sector

24 Jan , 2019  

John Brooks is in his fourth year as ICSA (Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association) national sheep chairman. Farming in Taughmaconnell, Co. Roscommon, he previously held the position of sheep vice-chairman and is a long-standing member of the association. John was elected chairman in 2015 and is now in the final year of his second […]

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Mixtec products are tailor-made to suit your farm

23 Jan , 2019  

Mixtec TMS Ltd manufactures Mixtec diet feeders and slurry equipment which are tailor-made to suit your farm. Established in 2002, the Co. Tyrone-based company has gone from strength to strength and now boasts customers in every county of Ireland. In the market for a diet feeder or slurry tanker to suit your specific needs? If […]

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Tyres replace tracks for Hinckford Farming

22 Jan , 2019  

Hinckford Farming in Halstead has praised Michelin’s support after replacing a rubber tracked crawler with a Claas Xerion 5000 fitted with a set of the manufacturer’s Ultraflex high volume AxioBib tyres. The arable farm had been using tracks for many years for its heavy cultivations but had recently struggled with grip in wet conditions, and […]

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Fabri-Clad Engineering provide the perfect cover

22 Jan , 2019  

Donegal based Fabri-Clad Engineering Ltd has many years’ experienced in being a cladding and sheeting supplier to the industrial and agricultural market. Since being first established in 1986 under its former name WDL, the company has experienced many changes over the years, but one thing that has remained the same is their dedication to customer […]