Farm Buildings
Darren Carty on 6 January 2021
Effect of space allowance and floor type on performance
The recent Teagasc beef conference included a detailed presentation by Dr Bernadette Earley reviewing the performance of finishing cattle at various stocking rates and floor types.
Amy Forde on 6 January 2021
New strategy to preserve old farm buildings and houses
Farm buildings built in the vernacular, those that were built by ordinary people rather than builders or architects, will be targeted in the strategy.
Darren Carty on 22 December 2020
The important aspects to consider in designing cattle handling facilities
There are a number of key recommendations to follow irrespective of whether or not you are applying for grant aid.
Darren Carty on 16 December 2020
New watercourse fencing rules come into play on 1 January 2021
The rule concerns farmers who are farming under a nitrates derogation or those with a stocking rate exceeding 170kg organic nitrogen per hectare and exporting slurry.
Darren Carty on 9 December 2020
Saving a part of Mayo’s heritage
The 2020 GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme is responsible for saving the last standing building from an estate dating back to the 18th century.
Darren Carty on 25 November 2020
Careful planning delivers impressive results in Westmeath
The well-thought-out suckler shed majors on animal and operator comfort, health and safety and boasts surplus slurry storage capacity.
Darren Carty on 18 November 2020
Responsible rodent control in farmyards and farm buildings
The change in weather and lack of natural food supplies is leading to an increase in rodents moving into sheds and feed stores.
Darren Carty on 16 November 2020
The record-keeping side of B&B movements and shed rental agreements
This week’s print feature looked at B&B and shed rental costs. Here, we look at what needs to be followed to remain compliant with Department regulations.
Darren Carty on 11 November 2020
Priority on slurry management in FBIS
The weighting on eligible items favours equipment for slurry management and application, handling equipment to promote improved farm safety and precision technologies for tillage enterprises.
Darren Carty on 11 November 2020
What should you be paying for shed rental?
A new guide to charges for wintering arrangements published by Teagasc details direct shed rental charges for different categories of stock, forage costs and labour and machinery running charges.
Darren Carty on 11 November 2020
Farm buildings investment continuing at a steady pace
While the dairy sector is driving the greatest level of investment there is also significant developments taking place across all livestock and tillage enterprises.
Darren Carty on 4 November 2020
Department extends tranche 19 of TAMS II by two weeks
A tweet from the Department of Agriculture account on Friday evening announced the deadline has been extended by two weeks to 13 November 2020.
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