Farm Buildings

Farm buildings forum updates on reference cost review and slurry storage costs

Though reference costs are not where they should be since TAMS III opened over two years ago, an ongoing review has been confirmed again by the Department of Agriculture.

SCHEMES 16 April 2025

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Reinvesting in suckler facilities as prices remain strong

Reinvesting in suckler facilities as prices remain strong

MANAGEMENT 9 April 2025

Ensuring sufficient water supplies this grazing season

Ensuring sufficient water supplies this grazing season

BUILDINGS 2 April 2025

Getting value for money with farm buildings

Getting value for money with farm buildings

Getting value for money with farm buildings

BUILDINGS 26 March 2025

TAMS tranche 5 approvals begin issuing as emergency TAMS closes

TAMS tranche 5 approvals begin issuing as emergency TAMS closes

TAMS tranche 5 approvals begin issuing as emergency TAMS closes

SCHEMES 25 March 2025

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Annual maintenance required on farm roadways

Annual maintenance required on farm roadways

Martin Merrick looks at some areas that farmers may need to draw attention to when it comes to roadway maintenance.

BUILDINGS 26 February 2025

Major fall in new farm buildings

Major fall in new farm buildings

The area of buildings for agriculture that were granted planning permission has fallen for the third year in a row and is now at 53% of area granted in 2021.

NEWS 26 February 2025

Department raises specification levels for all dairy units

Department raises specification levels for all dairy units

Specifications have been revamped for dairy units, which mainly concern wiring and the connection of generators.

BUILDINGS 26 February 2025

Tranche 4 approvals still be issued as re-roofing grant on the cards

Tranche 4 approvals still be issued as re-roofing grant on the cards

Farmers who have applied under tranche 5 of the scheme in the back end of last year are still awaiting their TAMS applications to be looked at.

BUILDINGS 26 February 2025

Planning calf accommodation to future proof your farm

Planning calf accommodation to future proof your farm

Calf housing is becoming ever more popular on farms looking to future proof the business while reducing labour, writes Martin Merrick.

BUILDINGS 26 February 2025

UCD Lyons constructs state-of-the-art calf housing and research facilities

UCD Lyons constructs state-of-the-art calf housing and research facilities

Martin Merrick gets a look inside the brand-new calf shed, which will perform the dual role of providing high-welfare accommodation for the 200-cow dairy herd progeny, and research into calves.

BUILDINGS 26 February 2025

TAMS Tranche 6 deadline looms as tranche 4 approvals continue

TAMS Tranche 6 deadline looms as tranche 4 approvals continue

There is just a week left to apply for tranche 6 of TAMS, with the closing date set for 7 March.

SCHEMES 26 February 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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