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SIP rake is the ‘Star’ of the show for Dublin contractor
Gary Abbott
Having almost doubled baler output when his first SIP twin rotor rake arrived, Gary Abbott caught up with farmer and contractor Pat Flynn to find out why he chose the Slovenian solution.
SIP rake is the ‘Star’ of the show for Dublin contractor
Is it time to rethink round bale pricing?
16 April 2025 Contracting
Is it time to rethink round bale pricing?
Fergal O’Sullivan spoke with Irish contractors to understand why they believe the current payment system per bale is outdated and what needs to change so bale density is rewarded and not punished.
New Holland’s 19t W190D proves its worth in the premier county
2 April 2025 Contracting
New Holland’s 19t W190D proves its worth in the premier county
In search of more weight and power, Tipperary contractor Pat O’Connor upgraded his New Holland W170D wheel loader in 2023 for the brands flagship 19t W190D model.
Tipp contractor working two Fendt Tigos in tandem
Now entering their third season at pit silage and running two Fendt Tigo forage wagons, Gary Abbott spoke with Eamon and John Gaynor, to find out why they chose wagons and the Fendt brand.
2 April 2025 Contracting
Agricultural contracting challenges are now clear - time for support is now
Like many sectors of Irish agriculture, agricultural contracting is at a crossroads and the issues are now clear, reports Michael Moroney.
19 March 2025 Contracting
Two decades of contracting in Carlow
Gary Abbott speaks with first generation agricultural contractor, Stephen Eustace from Co Carlow to find out about day-to-day business and his choice of machinery.
19 March 2025 Contracting
'Our running costs have soared by 45pc in three years,' says Cork contractor
Claire McCormack caught up with Padraig Noonan of Cork based Noonan Agri Contractors to find out more about the ins and outs of running a modern contracting business in 2024
25 September 2024 Contracting