Ploughing & Tillage
Deep, consistent ploughing using tracked and wheeled tractors for optimal seedbed preparation across heavy and light soils.
From €45/ha
Jim Ryan Contracting Services Ltd.
Knockeevan, Clerihan, Clonmel,
Co. Tipperary, E91 A5X9
Reliable agri contracting across Clonmel & Tipperary
Specialising in ploughing, harvesting, silage management and drainage — trusted local machinery, experienced teams, and a commitment to practical results for family farms and contractors.
Insured & Certified
Serving Clonmel & surrounding parishes
Our core services
Flexible resource options: machine hire, operator hire, or fully managed contracting. Choose what suits your season.
Harvesting & Threshing
Experienced combine crews with rapid turnaround for cereals and oilseed, minimising losses and machine downtime.
Seasonal rates
Silage & Grassland
Mowing, tedding, and baling services with tailored logistics to protect feed quality and manage weather windows.
Hourly or contract
Drainage & Land Improvement
Sub-surface drainage, mole draining and land reclamation to improve productivity and reduce waterlogging.
Site survey available
Slurry Spreading
Precision spreading using modern dribble bars and trailing shoe equipment to protect water quality and maximise nutrient value.
Nutrient planning support
Equipment Hire & Support
Tractor and implement hire with experienced operators; routine maintenance and pre-season checks included.
Flexible durations
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Our fleet
Tracked and wheeled tractors, trailers and specialist implements maintained to high standards. Book inspections or hire by the day.
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2019 • 2,800 hrs
John Deere 6120
120hp, front linkage, available with operator.
Capacity: 3t
2021 • low mileage
Silage Trailer 18t
Hydraulic tipping, reinforced sides, regular servicing.
Load: 18t
Service-ready
Drainage & Subsoiler Kit
For improved water management and land reclamation.
Specialist
Recent projects — Clonmel area
Before and after case studies with measurable outcomes. Click a pin to view the project highlights.
Drainage improvement — Grange, Co. Tipperary
Installed 1.3km of sub-surface drains across 18 hectares, reducing waterlogging and improving usable grazing days by 28%.
Outcome: 18ha treated · Estimated 120 labour hours saved
Silage logistics — Clashmore
Coordinated silage cutting, tedding and baling across multiple small holdings to deliver feed in peak weather windows — saved client 18 trailer runs and reduced spoilage.
Outcome: 120 bales secured · 5% reduced dry matter loss
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Measured impact
- 36 total hectares improved
- ~200 contract hours supplied
- 5% average reduction in spoilage for silage projects
About the team
Family-run contracting with deep roots in Co. Tipperary. Our owner, a third-generation farmer, oversees operations with certified operators and a focus on safety, insurance and local trust.
Owner — Kieran Ryan
Kieran grew up with the business established by his father Jim Ryan. He holds NVQ-level certifications in farm machinery operation and contractor safety. Jim started this business in 1970 and the business has built it's reputation for commitment and top class services over past 50 years
Kieran Ryan
Owner & Operations
Fully insured
NVQ Certified
Fleet maintained
Local hires
Team
Experienced operators, mechanics and logistics coordinators — sourced locally with practical farm backgrounds.
Mairead
Operator
Padraig
Mechanic
Vacant
Coordinator
Timeline — Local projects
- 2009 Business established — small local fleet
- 2014 Expanded into harvest contracting
- 2019 Accredited NVQ operators added
- 2023 New silage logistics service launched
What local farmers say
Real feedback from neighbouring farms across Tipperary.
"Reliable machinery and sensible pricing. Booked a tractor and operator for ploughing and they were efficient and careful."
— Patrick O'Rourke, Ardfinnan
4.8
Average rating from local customers
Pricing & packages
Transparent pricing with options for machine hire, operator hire or fully managed seasonal contracts.
Competitive Average Hourly Rates from
€75
per machine / hr
- Experienced operator
- Fuel included
- Short notices accepted
Reasonable Daily Rates from
€600
per machine / day
- Operator & fuel
- Maintenance checks
- Priority scheduling
Seasonal
Custom
contracted season
Flexible inclusions
Discounts for block bookings
Dedicated planning
Contact & Quick Quote
Tell us about your field and requirements — we’ll respond promptly with availability and costs.