Farmers and farm building contractors considering a new farm build are invited to attend one of a series of seminars next month.

Organised by Teagasc and the Irish Farm Buildings Association, the seminars aim to increase awareness of the key changes to building specifications under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) and to enhance safety in construction on farms.

With seminars planned for Kilkenny, Cork, Offaly, Meath and Cavan, topics such as building specifications, responsibilities of the farmer in relation to safety for a project, and improvements in the standard of farm buildings will be detailed.

Featuring expert speakers, each seminar will also provide attendees with key information to better manage their construction projects.

Participants will also receive valuable insights into their responsibilities regarding the appointment of project supervisors, as well as guidelines for ensuring the overall safety of construction projects.

The dates and locations of the seminars are as follows:

Kilkenny - Wednesday, April 2 at 7:30p.m

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny. Eircode: R95 Y5CX
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Cork - Tuesday, April 8 at 7:30p.m

Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. Eircode: P67 Y206
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Offaly – Wednesday, April 9 at 7:30p.m

Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Eircode: R35 D406
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Meath – Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30p.m

Ardboyne Hotel, Navan, Co. Meath. Eircode: C15 C9YA
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Cavan – Wednesday, April 16 at 7:30p.m

Hotel Kilmore, Dublin Road, Co. Cavan. Eircode: H12 F6Y7 
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