NEWS

The story of the first Multi-Bucket, the people behind JFC, and the journey from Kilconly to international markets. Image source: Ray Ryan, Tuam Herald JFC Group founder and CEO John F. Concannon has released The Bucket Man | Think Local, Act Global, written with Robert Tighe. The book tells the story of how an idea born on John’s farm in Kilconly, Co. Galway, grew into an international business. The story begins with the Multi-Bucket, which John made to feed three calves at once. From there, the book follows the people, decisions, and setbacks that shaped JFC’s growth and the [...]

Farmer feedback, strong interest across our Agri range, and a popular outing for JFC merchandise. The Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show took place at the Butterfield Estate in Co. Offaly on Sunday, August 9th. As one of the biggest shows in our Agri sector every summer, we joined farmers, breeders, businesses, and families for the one-day event. Spread across more than 260 acres, the show featured livestock classes, trade exhibitions, demonstrations, and family entertainment. North of 1,000 competitions took place throughout the day, with a combined prize fund of €180,000 [...]

Marking Farm Safety Week with practical steps to reduce everyday risks.  Farm Safety Week took place from July 20th to 24th this year, reaching out to farmers and agricultural organisations throughout Ireland and the UK to promote safer choices on farms. Organised by the Farm Safety Foundation, also known as Yellow Wellies, the campaign returned for its 14th year with a focus on the people affected by farm accidents. It encourages farmers to pause, review how work is carried out, and identify changes that could prevent serious injury. At JFC, we support Farm Safety Week and understand [...]

Bryan Hyland and Tom Bourke were welcomed to our Tuam facility as preparations continue for their titanic journey in aid of Daisy Lodge in Cong. This week, we were visited by The Daisy Voyage crew as they take further steps toward one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges: a two-man Atlantic row from La Gomera (Canary Islands) to Antigua (Caribbean) in aid of Cancer Fund for Children’s new Daisy Lodge in Cong, Co. Mayo. As sponsors, we were delighted to welcome Bryan, Tom, and several of their supporting group to site. Arriving with their ocean rowing [...]

The JFC Marine Team joined more than 7,500 industry professionals for the 27th edition of Seawork, in Southampton. From June 9th to 11th, we exhibited from Stand P30 at Seawork 2026, the 27th edition of Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition, held at Mayflower Park in Southampton. Bringing together approximately 400 exhibitors from over 60 countries, Seawork is one of the most important dates in the commercial marine calendar. The three-day event combines an extensive exhibition with on-water displays, demonstrations, conferences, and networking events, [...]

We returned to Fieldays as demand grows for automated calf-feeding solutions in New Zealand. The JFC Agri Team recently returned to Fieldays in Hamilton, New Zealand, exhibiting as part of the Ireland Pavilion at Mystery Creek. This event marked an important opportunity to reconnect with the New Zealand market following the launch of the Evolution Automatic Calf Feeder in the region in 2024. Over four days, the team met with farmers, industry stakeholders, existing customers, and potential distribution partners, with plenty of interest shown in the Evolution range. Representing JFC at the [...]