Farm Buildings
Information on farm building design and construction.
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Information on farm building design and construction.
When it comes to creating a lean-to for a farm building, it’s important to be mindful of what effect this will have on the existing building. Martin Merrick reports.
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Ireland’s practice of dry stone construction has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
With straw an expensive commodity for livestock farmers, efficient use of it is necessary to keep costs down.
Reducing ammonia loss from slurry storage is a key Climate Action Plan measure for agriculture.
Martin Merrick reports from Woodford’s open day which saw the unveiling of the new copper oil treatment plant in Co Cavan.
The closing date for tranche 5 is fast approaching, though the next tranche will open shortly after.
While there is set to be additional grant aid and a relaxation of planning restrictions, new figures on capacity may result in more falling out of compliance.
Martin Merrick profiles a major restoration on a north Kilkenny beef farm, where extensive work has been carried out with the aid of the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme.
Dr. Jamie Robertson, a Scottish farm buildings expert who is critical of many livestock building designs both here and in the UK.
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%.
