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Farm Buildings

Information on farm building design and construction.

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Techrete targets 50% carbon reduction in concrete

One of Ireland’s largest pre-cast concrete suppliers has launched a new line of products aimed at reducing carbon production by as much as 50%.

5 November 2024 BUILDINGS
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Set in stone: 444m stone wall repaired by Galway farmer

Martin Merrick caught up with Pat Lynch, who earlier this year completed the mammoth task of rebuilding 444m of a stone wall solo.

30 October 2024 BUILDINGS
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Price Check: farm building costs and the rise and fall

Martin Merrick gives a run down on current prices of some common farm building materials and the outlook for prices going forward.

23 October 2024 BUILDINGS
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Sticking to spec for TAMS crushes

With mobile cattle handling amongst the more popular items under TAMS III, Martin Merrick looks at what spec yours needs to be to qualify.

16 October 2024 BUILDINGS
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TAMS III tranche 3 approvals steaming ahead

With just over ¾ of tranche 3 applications now issued, the Department should now be soon moving on to tranche 4 applications.

16 October 2024 SCHEMES
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Key steps to improving ventilation in cattle housing this autumn

Wet weather will likely force cattle indoors in the next week or so, so having good ventilation in place is critical to prevent disease outbreaks.

9 October 2024 BUILDINGS
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Essentials of milk parlour checks and servicing

Martin Merrick details some key advice in keeping your milking parlour in top condition for the latter stages of lactation.

2 October 2024 BUILDINGS
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Solar panels and weighing scales among top TAMS applications

Martin Merrick looks at Department of Agriculture data, on what items farmers have been applying for under TAMS III.

25 September 2024 BUILDINGS
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Where do costs lie in cubicle sheds?

Within 10 years, costs per cow have risen from €1,500 to over €3,000 for a standard cubicle shed with slurry storage.

18 September 2024 BUILDINGS