Buildings
CSO: Planning permissions for farm buildings rose 47.9% since Q1 2023
The total number of planning permissions granted for farm buildings in quarter two (Q2) 2023 increased by 47.9% since quarter...
Buildings
Buildings
ICF ready to work 'constructively' with minister on concrete levy
The Irish Concrete Federation (ICF) has said it is ready to work “constructively” with the Minister for Finance on the...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
Concrete levy: TD calls for deferral over precast inclusion
An independent TD has called on the government to defer the implementation of the concrete levy due to concerns over...
Buildings
Government urged to abandon plan for concrete levy
A rural TD has called on the government to abandon plans for a concrete levy claiming that it would have...
Farm Safety
Video: Cavan farmer ‘lucky to be alive’ after fall into slurry pit
A suckler farmer from Ballyjamesduff in Co. Cavan has said he is lucky to be alive after surviving a fall...
Buildings
CSO: Planning permissions for farm buildings down 37.5%
There has been a significant drop in the number of planning permissions granted for farm buildings in 2023 when compared...
Agri-Business
What are the rates for using your machinery on a TAMS project?
Many farmers may currently be considering applying for grants under the new Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) to construct...
Rural Life
€45,800 announced for repairs to historic farm structures
A total of €44,800 has been made available to carry out repairs on a number of historic farm houses and...
Sponsored
Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Buildings
TAMS 3: Factors for farmers to consider before applying
One of the big talking points among farmers this week has been the list of the items that are eligible...
Buildings
Infrastructure Focus: 85 solar PV panels up and running on Galway dairy farm
For this week’s Infrastructure Focus, Agriland made the trip to Co. Galway to see a how a farmer is generating...
CAP / Schemes
DAFM unveils new TAMS 3 list
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that dribble bars will not be included in the...
CAP / Schemes
60% grant aid for slurry tanker and trailing shoe in 'new TAMS'
Qualifying farmers will be able to draw down 60% grant aid on slurry tankers and trailing shoes in the ‘new’...
Buildings
Housing: Calculating space allowances for cattle in organics
A good rule of thumb for those going down the organic route is, in terms of space allowance for cattle,...
Buildings
Buildings Focus: New handling unit and 4-bay extension to existing shed
For this week’s Buildings Focus, Agriland made the trip Co. Kildare to speak to John Culbert about recent building work...
Sponsored
RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Buildings
Costings in 'new TAMS' will be revised - DAFM
Costings in the upcoming and highly anticipated On-Farm Capital Investment Scheme (OFCIS) will be revised, the Department of Agriculture, Food...
Buildings
Issues found from farmyard assessments
A survey carried out on a random selection of dairy farms has brought to light the issues on farms in...
Buildings
Extension of slurry storage scheme requires Oireachtas approval
The planned extension of slurry storage scheme, which was announced as part of Budget 2023, will need to be formally...
Buildings
Solving and calculating dairy washing storage on farms
The specification for calculating dairy washing storage on farms is outdated, with new advice and tests being carried out to...