Pig production in Ireland continues to be the third most important sector in terms of agricultural output, after beef and dairy. Most pig production is carried out in integrated pig units. These comprise of a breeding, rearing and fattening unit. The pigs are born and reared on the same farm. The advantages of this are […]
David Taylor Animal Nutrition Ltd is a name synonymous with high quality animal feeds in Ireland and beyond. Based in Collinstown, Co Westmeath, David Taylor Animal Nutrition Ltd is an independent family-owned business which was founded in 1981 by David and Bridget Taylor. Two years ago, David retired from the family business and handed the […]
Celebrating 50 years in business in 2018, Selfridge Engineering is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products used in the construction of agricultural and industrial buildings. The products can be supplied individually or as a complete kit building, taking the hassle out of sourcing all the components you require for your building. Conveniently located on […]
Nestling in the fertile Lagan district of East Donegal, Raphoe Livestock Mart has been providing an invaluable service to local farmers since its inception in July, 1961. We travelled to the North West and met manager Ann Harkin to get an insight into day-to-day operations at one of Ireland’s premier marts Catering for farmers from […]
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, accompanied by officials from his Department and Bord Bia, recently attended an ‘Olive Fed Beef Tasting’ organised by Irish livestock feed producers, The Olive Feed Corporation, at which Wagyu beef fed on a new, natural livestock feed supplement formulated from fresh olives, after their oil had been […]
With one of Ireland’s hottest Summers on record slurry spreaders are in full flow up and down the country as both farmers and agri contractors take full advantage. Slurry is big business for County Tyrone based Drumlish Farm Machinery who are Ireland’s original and longest approved dealer for SlurryKat. Drumlish proudly offer their impressive line-up […]
In October 2017, SuperValu and Centra announced Monaghan-based farmer Pat McGuirk as the recipient of their inaugural Poultry Grower of the Year Award. The award recognises excellence in food safety and quality standards among SuperValu and Centra poultry producers. A supplier of chicken to SuperValu and Centra for almost 20 years, Pat McGuirk was selected […]
Smith’s Farm Plastic Recycling & Agri Contractors in Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan recycles all forms of farm plastic, silage wrap, silage pit covers, chemical containers, netting, twine, fertiliser and feed bags while also providing a complete farm contracting service. It’s all go for Ronan Smith who juggles his farm plastics collection / recycling and agri contracting […]
An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, visited Drinagh Co-Op on Friday 20 July to officially open a new €3.75 million Feed Mill Extension. Founded in 1923, Drinagh Co-Op is a dairy and agribusiness co-operative based in the heart of West Cork. The Co-Op services 550 milk producers, with a total annual production of 190 million litres […]
2018 marks 24 years since Smyth Trailers Ireland Ltd in Co Carlow manufactured its first trailer and, after all this time, it’s co-founder Sam Smyth is as optimistic as ever about the company’s future. Irish Tractor & Agri learned more from the Bagenalstown native. Coming up on quarter of a century in existence, Smyth Trailers […]
