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Roadstone set to increase product prices by 5%

Roadstone has written to customers stating that a 5% increase will be applied to products from 1 March onwards.

4 February 2025 NEWS
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Tullamore Farm calving shed gets a revamp

New stanchions and some new barriers have made working in the shed on the Tullamore Farm safer and easier.

29 January 2025 BUILDINGS

Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme opens

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon made the announcement of the scheme with a budget of €1.5m.

29 January 2025 NEWS
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New calf house reduces labour by 75%

The five-bay shed has seriously reduced labour, with the option being to install auto calf feeders in the future.

22 January 2025 CALVES
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Researchers seeking views of barriers to septic tank repair

The survey looks to seek the potential barriers and motivations to septic tank management, maintenance and remediation at the household level.

22 January 2025 NEWS
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Pedigree polytunnel gets new cover

Ronan Gallagher has invested in a heavy-duty tarp cover for his existing polytunnel for his prize winning pedigree Texels.

22 January 2025 BUILDINGS
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Roofing open tanks: a viable option?

Martin Merrick discusses the costs and options with roofing over a tank already in-situ.

15 January 2025 BUILDINGS
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Five key areas to focus on calf housing

Housing is a critical factor in getting calves off to the right start in life, and getting all the boxes ticked can be difficult.

15 January 2025 CALVES

Last-minute housing prep ahead of calving

Ahead of the busy calving period, there are some final quick checks that can be done to allow for smooth sailing this spring.

11 January 2025 BUILDINGS
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