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Over 1,000 farm buildings saved by grant scheme

“I’m a big believer in the ripple effect and when people see an old building repaired, they look at their own yard,” Anna Meenan of the Heritage Council told Caitríona Morrissey.

30 December 2024 BUILDINGS
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Farm buildings 2024: our top five features

We have had some fantastic features over the last 12 months, with some of our readers' favourites listed below.

24 December 2024 BUILDINGS
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New Galway yard makes handling 100 cattle a one-person operation

A look at a newly erected large cattle yard, designed for safety of operator and cattle.

23 December 2024
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Creating a lean-to: the dos and don’ts

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.

18 December 2024 BUILDINGS
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JFC Evolution a farmer favourite

Martin Merrick reports on a series of JFC farm walks, highlighting key benefits of their automatic calf feeders.

11 December 2024 BUILDINGS
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TAMS tranche six closed for submissions until 9 January 2025

The Department has said the pause in submissions is to facilitate development work for the introduction of the 60% grant aid rate for nutrient storage investments.

9 December 2024 BUILDINGS

Ireland’s dry stone construction receives UNESCO recognition

Ireland’s practice of dry stone construction has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

5 December 2024 NEWS
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Utilising bedding wisely this winter

With straw an expensive commodity for livestock farmers, efficient use of it is necessary to keep costs down.

4 December 2024 BUILDINGS
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Keeping a lid on slurry stores

Reducing ammonia loss from slurry storage is a key Climate Action Plan measure for agriculture.

27 November 2024 BUILDINGS