Farm Buildings

Flags fly high on new four-bay suckler shed

Martin Merrick visited the Grogan’s of Killimer to see their new four-bay suckler shed which is nearing completion.

BUILDINGS 12 November 2025

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Updates added to DAFM specs for mobile sheep handling and pig housing

Updates added to DAFM specs for mobile sheep handling and pig housing

BUILDINGS 29 October 2025

How much better off are farmers with the new TAMS reference costs?

How much better off are farmers with the new TAMS reference costs?

BUILDINGS 22 October 2025

Top-class finish to Kilkenny cubicle shed

Top-class finish to Kilkenny cubicle shed

Top-class finish to Kilkenny cubicle shed

BUILDINGS 15 October 2025

Simple fixes for farm safety this winter housing period with TAMS

Simple fixes for farm safety this winter housing period with TAMS

Simple fixes for farm safety this winter housing period with TAMS

BUILDINGS 8 October 2025

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New 24-unit parlour slashes milking time by 60% for this Co Tipperary farmer

New 24-unit parlour slashes milking time by 60% for this Co Tipperary farmer

John Moloney has invested heavily in milking infrastructure on his 260-cow dairy farm and is seeing the major benefits, with reduced milking times.

BUILDINGS 4 September 2025

Dairy farms producing more slurry than current minimum storage figures - Teagasc

Dairy farms producing more slurry than current minimum storage figures - Teagasc

Teagasc’s slurry and soiled water storage survey has reached its conclusion, with significant variances in the two years though little variance at peak collection times.

BUILDINGS 4 September 2025

Slurry storage exemptions to be launched 'in a matter of weeks'

Slurry storage exemptions to be launched 'in a matter of weeks'

Farmers will be able to increase slurry storage capacity and construct additional housing for cattle without the need to seek planning permission in a matter of weeks.

SCHEMES 4 September 2025

Galway handling unit offers safety and labour efficiency

Galway handling unit offers safety and labour efficiency

The impressive handling unit has already delivered big benefits for the 24-cow suckler herd run by John Flynn and his family.

BUILDINGS 4 September 2025

Clarity on dairy slurry storage rules ‘very, very soon’ - Minister

Clarity on dairy slurry storage rules ‘very, very soon’ - Minister

The Government's position on planning exemptions for slurry storage facilities should be made clear next week.

BUILDINGS 4 September 2025

TAMS costings get major revamp

TAMS costings get major revamp

Martin Merrick and Darren Carty report on the updated TAMS III reference costs, with some items increasing while others have decreased in price.

BUILDINGS 4 September 2025

Updated TAMS reference costs from tranche 10

Updated TAMS reference costs from tranche 10

A thorough examination of all reference costs has taken place to ensure that they reflect market costs for the construction of farm buildings and facilities, and farm equipment, the minister said.

BUILDINGS 4 September 2025

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PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

Francesca Perfetto heads Bord Bia’s office in Milan, Italy, and tells the Irish Farmers Journal about promoting Irish food and drink in her country.

PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

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