Newly-elected IFA Grain Committee chairman Mark Browne is committed to working for the betterment of tillage farmers during his four-year term. Mark, who farms over 300 hectares of cereals, oilseeds and protein crops in conjunction with his brother Garrett in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, succeeded Kildare man Liam Dunne in the chair on Friday, January 12 […]
Fendt is a prestigious, high-quality brand synonymous with innovation, efficiency, reliability and comfort. Thus, the Fendt franchise is a coveted one and only the most dedicated, knowledgeable and reliable need apply. In Farmworks Machinery Ltd. – based in Ballyboughal, Dublin – the celebrated German manufacturer has found the ideal partner. We had a chat with […]
Established since 1994, McCarthy Plant Agri Sales Ltd continues to specialise in the sale and service of plant and agricultural equipment. Irish Tractor & Agri learned more from Conor McCarthy – one of four family members at the Cork-based company. An endearing feature of the agricultural scene is the loyalty traditionally shown by farmers and […]
Potato consumption continues to remain positive across the market and Charlie Doherty of Doherty Potatoes in Donegal attributes that to the impact of the ‘Potatoes – More Than a Bit on the Side’ campaign. Speaking to Irish Tractor & Agri, he called for the promotional campaign to be extended. Funded by the EU, the Department […]
FoodCentral, an Irish company wholly owned by the Keeling family and run by William Keeling, is pleased to welcome Oakland International, a supply chain specialist company, to take up residence at the international Food Park in a c.€4.5million investment. FoodCentral located beside Dublin Airport and near Dublin Port, totals c.280 acres and provides a strategically […]
MF Tree Services Ltd has earned itself a first class reputation under the directorship of Michael and Olive Fahey down through the years. Irish Tractor heard more from the latter recently about the Co Tipperary-based firm. Business is booming right now at MF Tree Services Ltd and for Michael Fahey the hope is to keep […]
Recently MS Schippers bought a poultry and dairy farm. Both companies serve as a research facility and practical training centre for the poultry and cattle sectors. The goal is to apply a total concept for good hygiene and care (HyCare) and to develop new, innovative products. This multi-million investment follows two months after MS Schippers, […]
Serving dairy farmers in the Kerry region, Eddie Slattery Dairy & Refrigeration Equipment Ltd is one of the leading DeLaval dealers in the country. Sales manager Derek O’Brien explains more. DeLaval is a world leader in the dairy farming industry, providing integrated milking solutions designed to improve dairy farmers’ production, animal welfare and overall quality […]
JF Centre Tullamore recently held a successful Open Day to celebrate the opening of its new display shed and parts store, and the launch of its Cross Engineering machinery, Twose Hedge-cutter and MX Tractor Loader dealership. Offaly and Cappincur footballers Jason Gethings and Eoin Carroll were special guests at the Open Day which took place […]
Building on the success of the 8000 Series, John Deere has announced four new self-propelled forage harvester models from 625 to 970hp. The 9000 Series features the latest forage harvesting technology and will provide customers with 10 per cent more productivity while at the same time consuming 10 per cent less fuel, compared to John […]
