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Buildings focus: A new beef shed dictated by an existing unit in Co. Tipperary

April 1, 2018

Farming in Glengoole, Co. Tipperary, Padraig Troy runs a tidy and efficient suckler-to-beef enterprise. The farm – which stretches across 130ac – is…

Why are farmers building without TAMS grant aid?

March 27, 2018

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TAMS II first opened in June 2015 and is set to run until December 2020. This scheme is co-funded by the EU and…

Buildings focus: Inside a €120,000 cubicle and calving shed in Co. Westmeath

March 18, 2018

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Farming just outside Killucan, Co. Westmeath, Mattie and Hugh Gaffney – a father-and-son team – run a herd of 110 predominately British Friesian…

Farmers in south-east and east ‘bear brunt of Beast’ as claims stack-up

March 5, 2018

Agri-Business

As farmers count the structural, livestock and income losses caused by Storm Emma, the south-east and eastern regions are emerging as the “most…

‘Repairs to farm buildings should be carried out by qualified personnel’

March 4, 2018

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As the country recovers from Storm Emma and the thaw continues, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is asking that all…

Good grips, high-vis jackets and charged phones ‘essential’ to post-storm farm repairs

March 4, 2018

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The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is urging farmers to take necessary precautions when returning to work on the farm after Storm Emma.…

How can I keep my milking parlour in operation during the adverse weather?

March 2, 2018

Dairy

Farmers around the country are doing their best to battle the blizzard-like conditions in an effort to keep livestock milked, fed and watered.…

Why good housing means less work when it comes to sheep

February 25, 2018

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By Edward Egan, Teagasc drystock advisor A well-designed sheep shed is labour efficient; provides a healthy environment for the sheep and the shepherd;…

Safety focus: Are your livestock handling facilities up to the task?

February 24, 2018

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Livestock can be extremely dangerous and need to be respected. Last year, 24 farmers died in work-related accidents – 14 were aged 65 or older.…

Buildings focus: Inside a €80,000 calf shed in Co. Monaghan

February 17, 2018

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Farming in Drumhillock, Co. Monaghan, Dermot Sherry and his family run a herd of 130 Holstein cows on 60ha of land. Recently, Dermot opened…

Buildings focus: 123 cubicles; a new parlour and drafting system – for a ‘one man show’

February 5, 2018

Buildings

John and Lisa Phelan – a husband-and-wife team – from Inchorourke, Co.Tipperary, have overseen many major changes to their farm in recent years.…

Buildings focus: A calf shed with a simple design in Co. Tipperary

January 31, 2018

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Farming in Rathkeevin, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Robert Dower and his father Tom run a tidy and efficient suckler-to-beef enterprise. The farm – which…

Buildings focus: 168 cubicles facilitating expansion in Co. Kilkenny

January 22, 2018

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Farming in Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny, William and Tommy Costigan – a father-and-son team – are gearing up for a busy calving period.Buildings The…

Department announces most popular items sought under TAMS II

January 10, 2018

CAP / Schemes

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued an update on the progress of the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS II)…

Buildings focus: Should every dairy farm have a generator?

January 7, 2018

Buildings

For many dairy farmers who did not have a generator, 2017 was a year to forget. Adverse weather conditions at crucial times throughout…

Buildings focus: A milking parlour and 500 cubicles under the one roof

December 3, 2017

Buildings

Increasing herd size – on any farm – is no easy task and can be very expensive. This is particularly the case when…

Buildings focus: Extending an existing slatted shed…twice

November 25, 2017

Buildings

Farming in Gortnahoe, Co. Tipperary, Tom and John Ryan – a father-and-son team – are relatively new to the dairy sector. Before the…

Management tips: Now’s the time to gear up for a ‘frosty’ winter

November 17, 2017

Buildings

The dairy expansion in Ireland has seen many farmers build new milking parlours, improve infrastructure and construct bigger sheds. However, farmers should keep…

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