Farm Buildings

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

Martin Merrick does the sums on what exactly a farmer can expect back from a grant spec development, and how much better off they are now with new reference costs.

BUILDINGS 22 October 2025

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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

BUILDINGS 8 October 2025

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

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

BUILDINGS 1 October 2025

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

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

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

BUILDINGS 24 September 2025

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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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 September 2025

Protecting yourself while working at heights

Protecting yourself while working at heights

Martin Merrick outlines some of the key safety parameters when working from heights on farm buildings, and how best to mitigate accidents or injuries when completing this work.

BUILDINGS 3 September 2025

Big return from creep-feeding weanlings

Big return from creep-feeding weanlings

The high-value of weanlings and performance boost achievable make creep feeding pre-weaning and pre-sale a no-brainer, not to mention the suckler scheme support payment.

BUILDINGS 3 September 2025

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Watch: Shed Talks – Supporting the next generation of young farmers

At the AIB Shed Talks, industry experts explored how Ireland’s agri sector can support the next generation of farmers.

Watch: Shed Talks – Supporting the next generation of young farmers

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