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What’s picked today, you will get it tomorrow

24 Oct , 2018  

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 […]

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A wealth of agricultural experience and knowledge

19 Oct , 2018  

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 […]

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Cronin Trailers – Munster’s best

18 Oct , 2018  

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 […]

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Better Genetics boost to Carbon Reduction in Dairy Beef

16 Oct , 2018  

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 […]

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New ProSeries opener for John Deere 750A drill

16 Oct , 2018  

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 […]

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Trailed post driver brings hammer muscle to small or elderly tractors

16 Oct , 2018  

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 […]

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Merlo growth predicted on back of new supply arrangement

16 Oct , 2018  

Merlo distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales, is anticipating a growth in their telehandler sales with the coming into force of a faster, more streamlined supply chain arrangement between themselves and the Italian manufacturer. Replacing the via-UK plan that existed previously, McHale will henceforth be supplied directly from the Merlo factory in Cuneo, Northern Italy. […]

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Kerry Tractors – for all your Massey Ferguson needs

15 Oct , 2018  

Established in 2000, Kerry Tractors Ltd has earned a reputation as one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of Massey Ferguson tractors and equipment. The company stocks a huge range of new and used tractors and farm machinery, and also provides great savings on servicing and parts. When it comes to selling tractors in Ireland, Massey Ferguson […]

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The forest road construction experts

10 Oct , 2018  

Jack Walsh of Barrack Meadow Construction Limited has over 25 years’ experience in forest road construction. The forestry infrastructure contractor works primarily for the State-owned forestry company Coillte in the Clare and Galway areas. The East Clare man had worked in the construction sector before he began making roadways for Joe McGrath of McGrath Quarries […]

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Meath Farm Machinery join forces with Kramer

5 Oct , 2018  

Renowned John Deere main dealer Meath Farm Machinery have secured the agency for Kramer loaders and telescopic handlers, covering North East, North West, Midlands and Dublin regions from their depots at Kilberry, County Meath and Poles, County Cavan. To coincide with the launch of the new agency as well as John Deere’s 100th anniversary celebrations, […]