Buildings
Buildings focus: A slatted unit, pens, crush and dungstead in Co. Tipperary
Farming just outside Cashel, Co. Tipperary, Anthony and Paul O’Connor – a father-and-son team – operate a suckler-to-beef enterprise. A...
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Buildings
Buildings focus: A simple 5-bay unit with an eye on the future in Co. Tipperary
Farming in Kedra, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, Aidan Casey runs a dairy calf-to-beef enterprise. Aidan’s father, James, milks 90 British Friesian...
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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...
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Buildings focus: A self-erected beef unit constructed without TAMS in Co. Kilkenny
Farming in Bishop’s Demesne, Co. Kilkenny, Reginald ‘Reggie’ Brennan operates a suckler-to-beef enterprise under an autumn-calving system. All progeny are...
Buildings
Sliding, roller or hinge doors: What's the rule of thumb?
Over the past number of years, new agricultural buildings have been constructed on farms across the country. Farmers looking to...
Buildings
Is galvanised steel required under TAMS II specifications?
Since the unshackling of the milk quotas and the availability of the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS II) grant, a...
Machinery
Auction alert: Big haul of surplus stock up for grabs at Gleeson Steel
A sizeable auction – on behalf of Gleeson Steel & Engineering – will take place on Saturday, April 14. It will be...
Buildings
Buildings focus: A simple beef unit makes life easier in Co. Tipperary
Farming in Longfordpass, Co.Tipperary, Pat Healy runs a 50-cow suckler herd under a split spring and autumn-calving system. The beef...
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Buildings focus: A new beef shed dictated by an existing unit in Co. Tipperary
Farming in Glengoole, Co. Tipperary, Padraig Troy runs a tidy and efficient suckler-to-beef enterprise. The farm – which stretches across...
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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
Why are farmers building without TAMS grant aid?
TAMS II first opened in June 2015 and is set to run until December 2020. This scheme is co-funded by...
Buildings
Buildings focus: Inside a €120,000 cubicle and calving shed in Co. Westmeath
Farming just outside Killucan, Co. Westmeath, Mattie and Hugh Gaffney – a father-and-son team – run a herd of 110...
Agri-Business
Farmers in south-east and east 'bear brunt of Beast' as claims stack-up
As farmers count the structural, livestock and income losses caused by Storm Emma, the south-east and eastern regions are emerging...
Buildings
'Repairs to farm buildings should be carried out by qualified personnel'
As the country recovers from Storm Emma and the thaw continues, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is...
Buildings
Good grips, high-vis jackets and charged phones 'essential' to post-storm farm repairs
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is urging farmers to take necessary precautions when returning to work on the farm...
Dairy
How can I keep my milking parlour in operation during the adverse weather?
Farmers around the country are doing their best to battle the blizzard-like conditions in an effort to keep livestock milked,...
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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
Why good housing means less work when it comes to sheep
By Edward Egan, Teagasc drystock advisor A well-designed sheep shed is labour efficient; provides a healthy environment for the sheep...
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Safety focus: Are your livestock handling facilities up to the task?
Livestock can be extremely dangerous and need to be respected. Last year, 24 farmers died in work-related accidents – 14 were aged...
Buildings
Buildings focus: Inside a €80,000 calf shed in Co. Monaghan
Farming in Drumhillock, Co. Monaghan, Dermot Sherry and his family run a herd of 130 Holstein cows on 60ha of...
Buildings
Buildings focus: 123 cubicles; a new parlour and drafting system - for a 'one man show'
John and Lisa Phelan – a husband-and-wife team – from Inchorourke, Co.Tipperary, have overseen many major changes to their farm...