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Farm yard design with the future in mind

Martin Merrick reports from the Patterson farm walk, where future developments while keeping a functioning yard are the key considerations.

BUILDINGS 23 July 2025

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Belview Eggs rise to sustainability challenge

Belview Eggs rise to sustainability challenge

POULTRY 23 July 2025

Teagasc advises farmers to design farmyard for safety

Teagasc advises farmers to design farmyard for safety

FARM SAFETY 22 July 2025

IFA reminds farmers to be cautious during Farm Safety Week

IFA reminds farmers to be cautious during Farm Safety Week

IFA reminds farmers to be cautious during Farm Safety Week

NEWS 18 July 2025

Trailer and chickens stolen from Clare farm

Trailer and chickens stolen from Clare farm

Trailer and chickens stolen from Clare farm

NEWS 17 June 2025

Important regulations for farm roadways

Important regulations for farm roadways

As per the Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Watercourses farmers must ensure runoff of soiled water from roadways is directed away from any watercourses.

NITRATES 12 February 2025

Farm succession: how one Cork farmer stepped down, but not out, of his farm

Farm succession: how one Cork farmer stepped down, but not out, of his farm

In part two of the sharemilking open day report, Aidan Brennan looks at leasing as a means of bringing new blood into dairy farming.

MANAGEMENT 12 February 2025

Planning permission for farm building: when is it required?

Planning permission for farm building: when is it required?

Martin Merrick outlines some of the requirements surrounding planning permission and farm structures, with most buildings requiring

BUILDINGS 12 February 2025

Simplifying food systems in Co Westmeath

Simplifying food systems in Co Westmeath

Pat Lalor’s farming journey shows the benefits – for food producers and consumers - of keeping things simple, consistent and grounded, writes Brendan Dunford.

NEWS 12 February 2025

Over 500 slurry fines for NI farmers in five years

Over 500 slurry fines for NI farmers in five years

The latest available figures show that 526 cross compliance breaches about slurry usage were found from 2019 to 2023

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 February 2025

Farmers told to dismantle unauthorised sheds

Farmers told to dismantle unauthorised sheds

Irish Farmers Journal analysis of county council data has shown that the number of unauthorised developments and the number of warning letters issued differs per county.

NEWS 12 February 2025

Quartermaster keeps the pick-up wheel moving

Quartermaster keeps the pick-up wheel moving

The new Ineos Quartermaster 4x4 pick-up has undeniable off-road ability and meets the 3.5 tonne towing target, so is this the new best option for farming use? Michael Moroney gives his verdict.

MOTORS 12 February 2025

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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