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Magnier family’s ‘insatiable appetite for land’ criticised
James Hanly
A Hedgerows Ireland-organised protest in Clonmel saw dozens gather to protest against a planning application by a Coolmore company to demolish farm buildings.
2 October 2024 News
Protest to be held against demolition of Magnier-owned farm buildings
Hedgerows Ireland and the Clonmel Historical and Archaeological Society wrote an open letter to John Magnier after his acquisition of the 64-acre Parkville Farm in March.
18 September 2024 Buildings
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.
Getting winter ready with animal housing
Time is ticking on getting any routine maintenance that hasn't already been carried out completed on sheds.
11 September 2024 Buildings
Removing tank residue on Co Wicklow dairy farm
Matt Ryan and his company Tank Environmental feel that they can offer a service that speeds up cleaning the bottom of tanks, while making the process a whole lot safer.
25 August 2024 Farm buildings
Specs on cubicles raised in new Teagasc booklet
A new booklet launched by Teagasc on cow cubicles gives some key parameters that farmers can use when designing sheds, writes Martin Merrick.
24 August 2024 Farm buildings
New 70% slurry storage grant now open for applications
While the 70% grant rate for creating storage for imported slurry opens this week, a separate scheme and ceiling for ordinary farmers is yet to get the green light.
21 August 2024 Farm buildings
Tranche 3 approvals approach half way point for TAMS
Over 1,700 applications under TAMS III tranche 3 have already issued close to half of all applications.
21 August 2024 Buildings
Facilities key to enjoyable and safe farming
While it is tough to do so with profit margins squeezed, investing in good facilities makes farming a much more enjoyable occupation.
21 August 2024 Farm buildings
Watch: Lisbeg Farms' new greenfield 920-cow dairy unit
The Bourns family farm has undergone a major transformation with the conversion to dairy farming in recent years. Martin Merrick details some of its new facilities.
21 August 2024 Farm buildings
New booklet on cubicle housing a 'must read' for dairy farmers - Teagasc
Cubicle houses are typically in operation for over 40 years, so Teagasc has said that it's important to think long term when investing.
7 August 2024 News
Frustration over ‘serial objectors’ to farm building works
South Tipperary farmers have raised serious concerns over delays to on-farm building works as a result of planning objections.
29 July 2024 Buildings