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Property
Number of new leases in the northeast
Tommy Moyles
A number of farms have become available for long-term letting in the northeast. On the books of Fee and Associates, they offer a good opportunity for livestock farmers to pick up extra ground.
8 January 2025 Buildings
Close to 33,000 applications in TAMS III so far
Despite some IT setbacks and some poor reference costs, TAMS III has been a hugely popular scheme for farmers over the last two years.
4 January 2025 Management
Five tips for working in freezing conditions
Temperatures are set to drop well below freezing next week, making working conditions on farms more difficult. Outlined are some tips to working in freezing conditions.
Ensuring safe cattle handling: an overview of the Grandin approach
Temple Grandin is a pioneer in cattle handling and understanding how best to design handling units around animal behaviour.
25 December 2024 Infrastructure
New Galway yard makes handling 100 cattle a one-person operation
A look at a newly erected large cattle yard, designed for safety of operator and cattle.
23 December 2024 Infrastructure
Reader query: do I need planning permission for my handling facilities?
Detailing some of the ins and outs regarding planning permission and handling facilities for both sheep and cattle.
23 December 2024 Infrastructure