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Close to 33,000 applications in TAMS III so far
Martin Merrick
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.
25 December 2024 Infrastructure
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.
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
Sticking to spec for TAMS crushes
With mobile cattle handling amongst the more popular items under TAMS III, Martin Merrick looks at what spec yours needs to be to qualify.
16 October 2024 Buildings
Almost 27,000 applications received under TAMS
Across the first four tranches, 26,976 applications have been submitted across the 10 sub schemes within TAMS III.
25 September 2024 Schemes
Solar panels and weighing scales among top TAMS applications
Martin Merrick looks at Department of Agriculture data, on what items farmers have been applying for under TAMS III.
25 September 2024 Buildings
Key elements in designing cattle handling facilities
Martin Merrick outlines some key technical and Department of Agriculture advice surrounding the design of cattle yards and crushes.
18 August 2024 Infrastructure