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New Galway yard makes handling 100 cattle a one-person operation
Martin Merrick
A look at a newly erected large cattle yard, designed for safety of operator and cattle.
28 June 2023 Buildings
6 easy steps to making your TAMS III application
Ahead of the deadline for Tranche I closing, Martin Merrick outlines how to make your application for some of the simpler investments.
17 May 2023 Sheep handling
Extensive handling exhibit at Sheep 2023
The major sheep industry event will occur on Saturday 17 June, where farmers can compare and contrast equipment on offer.
Sheep dipping facilities: keeping the environment and your own health in mind
With sheep dip being one of the most hazardous tasks undertaken on a sheep farm, a proper dipping system in place is required to keep risks to human health and the environment to a minimum.
7 December 2022 Buildings
Five entry level sheep crates for Irish sheep farmers
Like a quad, a front loader or a good sheep dog, once you purchase a sheep handler you will wonder how you ever managed to farm without one.
17 August 2022 Sheep handling
Handling facilities key to safe and efficient farming
It's been a busy few weeks of farm open days here at the Irish Farmers Journal.
17 August 2022 Buildings
IFJ Junior: Designing a handling unit for your sheep flock
Sheep are a great way for a budding young farmer to own their own livestock, writes Martin Merrick.
15 June 2022 Farmer Writes
10% to 15% increase in TAMS reference costs for sheep equipment
The reference costs for sheep fencing are 10% higher, while sheep equipment costs are 15% higher with the exception of EID readers and recording systems, which have not moved.
16 April 2022 News