Tipperary man Eddie Quinn has an agent for Fullwood Packo for the past decade, specialising in dairy installations and servicing, so Irish Tractor & Agri felt it was time to catch up with him to learn more about Quinn Dairy Services. These are busy times for Eddie Quinn in Nenagh, Co Tipperary and the plan […]
In January, Monaghan beef farmer Edmund Graham was elected as the national beef chairman for the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA). Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with the man himself recently to hear about the plans he has in place for his two-year term and some of the most important issues that […]
There are many aspects of the agricultural industry that need to be addressed on a regular basis with safety being a major concern at the moment. Clare based agricultural contractor Shane Nolan is the secretary of the Western Division of the Farm Contractors of Ireland (FCI) and through this role, he has been involved in […]
If you are thinking about building a new dairy unit or even just a new parlour there are lots of things to consider and decide before you get work started on site; Building location, internal layout, building size, site levels existing and proposed, relationship to other buildings, proposed costs, parlour type and size, planning approval, […]
Greenhill Fruit farm are a family-run fruit farm based near Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford which has stayed devoted to its aim to provide some of the best fruit farm produce available in Ireland. Founder and proprietor Eamonn and Deirdre Crean told Irish Tractor & Agri more. Established in 2007, Greenhill Fruit Farm is one of the […]
Born and reared on the family farm in Ballough, Lusk, Co Dublin, John White has been involved in agricultural contracting ever since leaving school at the age of 17. As he continues to deliver on the high standards he is renowned and respected for amongst his clients. Backboned by a wealth of experience and knowledge […]
When it comes to business, there is also a greater sense of trust when dealing with a family run business. Usually these are companies that have been established for a number of generations and their customer list is based on trust and dedication to providing a loyal and quality service. And so for this month’s […]
Initial results from trials on ABP’s Research and Development Farm have indicated the potential for a 13% carbon reduction through the use of improved genetics in beef animals from the dairy herd. The findings were announced to an influential international delegation of sustainability practitioners from the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB), and are part […]
Seen for the first time in public at the AEA’s Tillage-Live 2018 event in September, John Deere’s new ProSeries opener for the 750A All-Till drill will be available from January 2019 and can be retrofitted to existing machines. This replaces the 90 Series opener that has been a feature of the drill since its introduction […]
The latest innovation in fencing equipment from Bryce Suma is a high output heavy-duty post driver that can be operated by a tractor of modest size and weight. Jock Bryce of the Kelso-based manufacturer points out that normally, Suma heavy-duty post drivers carried on the rear three-point hitch need a substantial tractor to maintain secure […]
