Farm Buildings

How to make construction appointments on farms

Nearly all farm projects require appointments to be made regarding risks of health and safety, with the farmer responsible for making these appointments writes Martin Merrick.

BUILDINGS 10 June 2026

How to make construction appointments on farms

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Guidelines to creating new farm roadways

Guidelines to creating new farm roadways

BUILDINGS 10 June 2026

Calculating costs on roofing open tanks

Calculating costs on roofing open tanks

BUILDINGS 3 June 2026

Just under half of tranche 10 applications approved to date

Just under half of tranche 10 applications approved to date

Just under half of tranche 10 applications approved to date

BUILDINGS 27 May 2026

Concrete costs a cause for concern for many

Concrete costs a cause for concern for many

Concrete costs a cause for concern for many

BUILDINGS 27 May 2026

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Vector impresses on Italian beef farms

Vector impresses on Italian beef farms

Martin Merrick reports from a recent study trip to Italy, where Lely Vectors were used to cut labour in beef and dairy farms.

BUILDINGS 22 April 2026

Ticking TAMS box for cattle crushes

Ticking TAMS box for cattle crushes

With mobile cattle handling among the more popular items under TAMS III, Martin Merrick looks at what spec yours needs to be to qualify.

BUILDINGS 22 April 2026

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

Farmers are no longer obliged to cover existing roofless slurry storage tanks by the end of 2027, as had been previously signalled by the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

For both safety and the protection of the environment, pits need to be checked over and repairs carried out before being filled with grass this silage season.

BUILDINGS 22 April 2026

TAMS III spends €149m as Cork farmers go big

TAMS III spends €149m as Cork farmers go big

LESS and Solar have been the big ticket items with regard TAMS spending, while Cork, Tipp and Galway farmers have been some of the highest approved applicants, Martin Merrick reports.

BUILDINGS 22 April 2026

New handling unit impresses at Newford

New handling unit impresses at Newford

Martin Merrick profiles the new facility which has just reached completion at the Newford herd’s base in Athleague, Co Roscommon.

INFRASTRUCTURE 22 April 2026

Dial before you dig on farm projects

Dial before you dig on farm projects

Agriculture and construction are two of the most dangerous occupations, so caution needs to be exercised when we combine the two together, particularly around services such as electricity and gas.

INFRASTRUCTURE 22 April 2026

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