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Pigs
Pigs farmer frustration with TAMS scheme
Noel Bardon
Pig farmers have called for more practical TAMS III specifications amid low levels of uptake.
26 March 2025 Buildings
Getting value for money with farm buildings
When given quotes of farm buildings, some may or may not include a quote for concrete. Martin Merrick details how to make up concrete costs for your farm project.
20 December 2024 Schemes
Schemes update: NPI applicants reminded to use correct specifications
The Department ACRES unit contacted advisers to stress that ACRES participants who have received approval must adhere to revised specifications when completing investments.
Creating a lean-to: the dos and don’ts
When it comes to creating a lean-to for a farm building, it’s important to be mindful of what effect this will have on the existing building. Martin Merrick reports.
18 December 2024 Buildings
Farm applications reach 57% of TAMS solar energy budget
Farmers have applied for €51m in grant aid under TAMS for solar PV systems, out of an indicative budget of €90m.
18 December 2024 Renewables
JCB launches two new mid-range TM telescopic wheel-loaders
At a press event on JCB’s organic farm in the English midlands, the manufacturer took the wraps off its new TM280 and TM280S telescopic wheel-loaders. Peter Thomas Keaveney attended
11 December 2024 Farm machinery