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Munster’s leading Landini dealers

27 Jun , 2018  

Based in Newcastle West, Gary Brogan Tractors are main Landini dealers for counties Clare, Kerry and Limerick. Irish Tractor & Agri learned more about the company from its Managing Director Gary Brogan recently. Nestled in the heart of west Limerick, Gary Brogan Tractors specialises in the sale of both new and pre-owned agricultural tractors, machinery, […]

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Unlocking efficiencies for dairy farmers

25 Jun , 2018  

Since its inception in 2012, Collins Agri has been helping dairy farmers become more efficient by providing a superb variety of high-quality dairy products, incorporating milking parlours (ATL), dairy hygiene solutions (Cotswold) and animal health monitoring systems (HerdInsights). We caught up with marketing manager Cora Harty to learn more about the outstanding products and services […]

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A tradition going back to 1925

22 Jun , 2018  

J Whyte Agri Services has earned a glowing reputation for providing its clients with an excellent service year in, year out. Irish Tractor & Agri heard more from Managing Director Brendan Casey who has high hopes again for 2018. 2017 was a busy year for Cork-based company J Whyte Agri Services and the man behind […]

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Due recognition for Ireland’s leading forestry company

20 Jun , 2018  

Headquartered in Virginia, County Cavan, Green Belt Ltd. have over the past three-and-a-half decades established themselves as Ireland’s premier forestry company – a status that was underlined when they scooped the 2017 Agribusiness of the Year Award for Forestry in November. We caught up with Investment Manager Maurice Ryan to get an update on the […]

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Best in the North-West

18 Jun , 2018  

Established in 1969, Curran Bros Agricultural Contractors is a leading contracting firm based near the Donegal-Derry border in Carrigans. The Currans are also tillage farmers who grow barley and potatoes.   Founded by Edward and William Curran, Curran Bros Agricultural Contractors also involves their brother Paul and Edward’s sons James and Eamonn. The family-run business […]

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No.1 for livestock transportation

15 Jun , 2018  

For almost two decades now, Trainor Transport has been delivering unrivalled livestock transportation solutions across Ireland, the UK and Europe. We caught up with founder / proprietor Declan Trainor to find out more about this exceptional operation, which also provides keen refrigerated haulage services. Since its genesis in 1999, Dundalk, County Louth based Trainor Transport […]

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McCarthy Strawberry Farm have real expertise

13 Jun , 2018  

The Irish Soft Fruit Growers Association was established back in 1992 and speaks on behalf of soft fruit producers throughout the Ireland. Chairman Gary McCarthy highlighted the good work that’s going on and their ambitions for the future. The association represents 90% of the Irish soft fruit grown and sold through the retail multiples. Current […]

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Solid as a rock

12 Jun , 2018  

Up and running eight years now, Newrock Engineering in Co Armagh has become an award-winning engineering service which has earned itself a glowing reputation for its designs. Managing Director Sammy Hughes told Irish Tractor & Agri more. When it comes to the design of agricultural machinery, there are few more innovative and creative than Co […]

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“The hygiene specialist will be the most important farm advisor”

12 Jun , 2018  

Mart Smolders, Pig Division Manager at MS Schippers, took traders along with him into the world of integral hygiene on pig farms. With the HyCare approach, pig quality will improve without using any of those pricey jars. “Hygiene specialists will take over the top spot as the most important consultant to the pig farmer in […]

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Furnishing farmers for 40 years

8 Jun , 2018  

Renowned tractor, trailer, jeep and farm machinery dealership Regan Tractor Sales celebrated its 40th anniversary in March, 2018. We visited the heart of Ireland’s agri sector in Frenchpark, County Roscommon and met founder Tom Regan and his daughter Olivia to get an insight into the exceptional range of products and services provided by this long-serving, […]