During the course of four decades of sterling service to Coillte, Mick Power has provided invaluable assistance to the countless Irish farmers and landowners who are growing private plantations nationwide. We touched base with the amiable Kilkenny man to find out more. At the 2018 RDS Spring Agriculture & Forestry Awards, Andrew O’Carroll from Kilkenny […]
The number of pig farmers in Ireland has dwindled considerably over the years and it is now believed that there are only 280 pig farmers operating here. The main reason for this is the volatility of the market and how uncertain pig prices can be. Last year, was a better year than normal price wise, […]
The working farm at Gurteen College provides students with the opportunity to hone their practical skills in modern farming practices under the supervision of experienced Farm Manager Ken Flynn. A leading provider of Agricultural Education, Gurteen College is centrally located just off the N52, 12km from Birr, Co Offaly, and 25km from Nenagh, Co Tipperary. The […]
The position of importance Merlo holds within the McHale Plant Sales model mix will be underlined at the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show (Punchestown, February). Featured units will be a TF35.7-115 Turbofarmer model, displayed alongside a P27.6 Plus unit from the compact end of the Merlo model spectrum. Aimed at agricultural contractors and farm owners alike, […]
Greens Berry Farm in Gorey, County Wexford is a fruitful family enterprise that has been synonymous with quality growth for the past two decades. We travelled to the sunny south east and met up with the personable founder to get an insight into this remarkable success story. NSAI and Bord Bia approved since 1996 and […]
John Deere’s research and development work has been rewarded with two silver medals at the SIMA 2019 show, which will be held in Paris from 24 to 28 February 2019. Machine Dashboard is the latest remote diagnostic tool developed by the company. This dealer tool is part of the John Deere Connected Support initiative, designed […]
A high-tech system for easing the workload of operators using Landini Rex 4 orchard, top fruit and vineyard tractors received a coveted Technical Innovation Award 2018 at the EIMA international machinery show in Italy. Developed by engineers at Landini manufacturer Argo Tractors, the Advanced Driving System comprises several new technologies that combine to make the […]
Diversey – the leading global hygiene and cleaning company – has developed Divos® A1 Smart Membrane Cleaner, an innovative detergent to help ensure environmental and safety regulation compliance in the dairy industry. Divos® A1 is a competitive Phosphorous-free (P-free) acidic product which can be used for descaling or acidic cleaning of membranes involved in common […]
This year marked a special milestone for the Johnston Gilpin & Co Ltd John Deere agricultural and turf equipment dealership based near Lisburn in Northern Ireland, as it celebrated 50 years in business. In honour of the occasion the dealership team organised a two-day exhibition in November at the nearby Eikon Centre, showcasing current John […]
Slaney Farms Produce Ltd is a grower and producer of superior Wexford potatoes. Based just outside Enniscorthy, the family-run business is constantly adapting to changing market demands and recently launched its own potato-based gin brand, Jackford Irish Potato Gin. Nationally recognised as a supplier of high-quality potatoes to retail multiples such as Tesco, Super Valu […]
