Slatted Tank

Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

Martin Merrick profiles a recently completed sheep shed on the farm of Roland Cassidy, with a high-end, bespoke finish done on the build.

BUILDINGS 4 February 2026

Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

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Q & A: available reroofing grants and planning exemptions for farm buildings

Q & A: available reroofing grants and planning exemptions for farm buildings

BUILDINGS 7 January 2026

Where does value lie in storage?

Where does value lie in storage?

FARM BUILDINGS 22 November 2025

Cows rescued from slatted tank in Monaghan

Cows rescued from slatted tank in Monaghan

Cows rescued from slatted tank in Monaghan

NEWS 12 November 2025

Dairy farms producing more slurry than current minimum storage figures - Teagasc

Dairy farms producing more slurry than current minimum storage figures - Teagasc

Dairy farms producing more slurry than current minimum storage figures - Teagasc

BUILDINGS 24 September 2025

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Maximising capacity while minimising spend on slatted tanks

Maximising capacity while minimising spend on slatted tanks

With prices for concrete as they are, maximising value for money is paramount in construction of underground concrete tanks.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Stay topless or roof: what is the better value for money?

Stay topless or roof: what is the better value for money?

Several factors come in to play regarding whether to build over open cubicles or create additional slurry storage. Martin Merrick discusses both, as well as the associated costs.

FARM BUILDINGS 1 January 1970

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season