Temple Grandin is a pioneer in cattle handling and understanding how best to design handling units around animal behaviour.
SUBSCRIBER ONLYDetailing some of the ins and outs regarding planning permission and handling facilities for both sheep and cattle.
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Martin Merrick outlines some key technical and Department of Agriculture advice surrounding the design of cattle yards and crushes.
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Martin Merrick looks at where actual costs lie as regards TAMS, as both posts and wire costs increase.
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With margins squeezed this year, investing in your farm is becoming more and more difficult.
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Martin Merrick chats to Noel Lynch of Lynch Fencing on how to properly set up a system that works effectively.
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Several factors feed in to the sizing of water troughs and a clean, fresh water supply is essential for all stock types.
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Costs of infrastructure have never been higher and farmers need to know they are not throwing good money after bad.
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Martin Merrick looks at some of the areas that farmers may need to draw their attention to when it comes to roadway maintenance.
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An escalation in input prices in recent years has put a greater focus on driving performance from a grass-based system, but some fencing options have also become more costly.
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